“We are constituted so that simple acts of kindness, such as giving to charity or expressing gratitude, have a positive effect on our long-term moods. The key to the happy life, it seems, is the good life: a life with sustained relationships, challenging work, and connections to community.”
Paul Bloom
Articles on Community & Mutual Aid
From our beginnings, we’ve worked together to live and thrive as a community. Over time this has built our society into what it is today and has developed even stronger mutual aid networks as we continue to collaborate with our neighbors.
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‘Loverz Affair – La Raza 4 Gaza’ Unites Vegas Community
On February 25, Fifth Sun Project and Nevadans for Palestinian Liberation collaborated to host the 3rd annual ‘Loverz Affair – La Raza 4 Gaza Edition.’ This event focused on raising awareness, solidarity, and funds for Palestinians and local street vendors.
‘ARTUOK?’ – First Friday Celebrates Art’s Impact on Mental Health at 2nd Annual Resource Fair
The First Friday Foundation is gearing up for its 2ndannual ‘ARTUOK?’ event, celebrating how art and self-expression help with mental health and save lives!
Anime Night Mart – Anime in Everything
Local event organizer Anime Night Mart recently hosted one of its events where people came together for a day of social gathering around anime culture.
CMC Boutique – Local Filipino-owned Family Business Fosters Culture Through Fashion
CMC Boutique is a local Filipino-owned mom-daughter-and-pop clothing store named after the founders Cirilo, Mila, and Cirimille Paglinawan.
When Does it End? My Thoughts on the Senseless Violence That Our Community is Once Again Grieving Over
Another day, another shooting, and another act of senseless violence here in our community. These are my thoughts on today’s shooting at UNLV.
Fifth Sun Project Hosting 3rd Annual Street Vendor Sonidero
Back for the 3rd annual Street Vendor Sonidero, Fifth Sun Project is hosting a fundraiser to support local street vendors in our community!
Camp Pride Tree: Providing LGBTQ+ Youth With a Camp Experience for Two Consecutive Years!
Back from its second annual Camp Pride Tree, Pride Tree LV recently hosted a successful summer camp in Mt. Charleston at the end of July!
First Friday Celebrates 21 Years of Art and Community
The First Friday Festival just celebrated its 21st anniversary of bringing the community together for a monthly night of art and creativity!
The Cupcake Girls: Building Respect, Resources, and Relationships
The Cupcake Girls are working towards building a world where sex trafficking is eradicated and consensual sex workers are safe and empowered.