GIVING MACHINES ARE NOW OPEN

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The Giving Machines are now open at The District at Green Valley Ranch and Downtown Summerlin. The first purchases were made at The District by UNLV Runnin’ Rebels basketball players, led by former coach Lon Kruger, and current Runnin’ Rebels coach Kevin Kruger. The crowd was also fortunate to hear from all ten of the local nonprofits with items in this year’s Giving Machines:
The District: Baby’s Bounty | Communities In Schools in Nevada | JFSA | Opportunity Village | The Just One Project
Downtown Summerling: Catholic Charities | Foster Kinship | Helping Hands of Vegas Valley | Spread the Word Nevada | Three Square
The Giving Machines will be open daily through January 1st, 2025.
During the Christmas season, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people everywhere to light the world by lifting and serving others in small and simple ways.
One unique, fun, and memorable aspect of the Light the World initiative is the popular Giving Machines. These customized vending machines allow the public to donate necessary products and services to those in need worldwide. Giving Machine items often include food, clean water, medical care, clothing, education support, hygiene kits, and even livestock, such as chickens, goats, pigs, and beehives.
One hundred percent of every donation is given to the participating nonprofit organizations to purchase and deliver the donated item. This happens because The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints covers all Giving Machine operating costs.
