On behalf of everyone involved with Southern Highlands Boys & Girls Club, now and in the exciting future, it is with gratitude and great pride that we announce the plans for the 21,000-square-foot facility located directly north of Goett Family Park. Owned and operated by Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas, in cooperation with Southern Highlands Charitable Foundation, the Club will serve the youth of the surrounding neighborhoods and act as a base for community activities and meetings. The Club will feature youth education and mentoring programs in a state-of-the-art learning center, physical health and development in a large gymnasium, and additional disciplines in a lounge and media center. We are excited to soon be able to offer the youth of today an avenue in which to explore the opportunities of tomorrow.

Children’s Heart Foundation is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children with heart conditions throughout Nevada. We empower heart families through emotional, educational and financial support to inspire a higher quality of life for all. Our programs such as camp, scholarships, and holiday assistance positively touch the lives of our heart children. We provide opportunities for heart children to reach their full achievements, with no restraints no matter their condition. Our programs support families in many aspects of their lives. We are here as a hand in need; to walk with them along their journey. We at the Children’s Heart Foundation believe that if their scars and worries vanish, even for a few days, we are doing our job. Thank you, Southern Highlands Charitable Foundation, for sharing a portion of your heart for the littlest of hearts.

At Opportunity Village, the Governor's Black-Tie Invitational has benefited hundreds of thousands of dollars to help fund its programs and services. Due to this generous support, a vibrant Art Enrichment program was created, giving hundreds of disabled citizens a chance at a life most take for granted. Today, the programs at Opportunity Village serve as a model for other communities and support talented people with disabilities. The Invitational has also been a cornerstone in funding the newest Opportunity Village campus, extending hope and a helping hand to those who simply want a chance to be productive citizens. In these tough times, Opportunity Village is fortunate to have a friend in Garry Goett and the Governor's Black-Tie Committee. Simply put, they are our heroes.

We are extremely grateful to the committee and sponsors of the Governor's Black-Tie Invitational for helping us provide clothing to Clark County children in need. Your continued support of Operation School Bell has benefited many children who might not have attended school due to the lack of clothes or shoes. The Southern Highlands Charitable Foundation has generously donated $457,500 to date, which allowed us to positively impact 4,750 children with new shoes, two new complete outfits, a warm coat, undergarments, backpack, school supplies, books and grooming kit. The Foundation has made a huge difference in these children's lives. We sincerely thank you.

With over 20 programs, one of our brightest stars is Camp Cartwheel, which welcomes critically ill children and their siblings. This is our oldest program and remains the largest medically supervised camp in the western United States. Camp Cartwheel is a loving community that offers an extraordinary opportunity to influence the lives of young, childhood cancer patients and those with life-threatening illnesses. Camp Cartwheel becomes an intimate group of caring friends who understand each other's needs, hopes, and fears. These similar circumstances bring an understanding and a growth to the inner spirit of these special children. Thank you for helping the NCCF in celebrating our 13th anniversary of the magic of Camp Cartwheel.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Nevada deeply appreciates Southern Highlands Charitable Foundation's generous contributions that have already granted more than 55 magical wishes for children fighting life-threatening medical conditions here in our community. Behind these wishes are brave, courageous children and the families who love them and for whom time is precious. The fulfillment of a child's wish provides respite during a time of pain and suffering, making the ultimate chapter in their lives more meaningful and less painful. The impact on these families is immeasurable, providing hope, strength and joy to everyone the wish touches, along with memories that will last a lifetime. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada thanks you and your guests most sincerely for sharing in the Power of a Wish®.

Remember being a kid and the excitement of summer camp? For kids with cancer, camp means so much more; most importantly, it means not having to think about being sick. Our special children get to meet new friends who face the same challenges that children affected by cancer experience daily. Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada recognizes the need for a medically supervised overnight camp program for children diagnosed with cancer and their siblings to enhance self-esteem, foster independence, and promote interaction and socialization. In 2008, Southern Highlands Charitable Golf Foundation helped send 85 Candlelighters Children to Camp Firefly. On behalf of the Candlelighters Board of Directors, the staff, and especially our families, we would like to thank everyone involved with the Governor's Black-Tie for your continued support and for believing in our organization.