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Olympia Companies
Charitable Foundation
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Olympia Companies Charitable Foundation
Presents $1.5 Million in Donations
to Eight Local Charities at
Galaxy of Giving Celebration |
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The
stars aligned at DISCOVERY Children’s
Museum as the Olympia Companies
Charitable Foundation (OCCF) hosted a
Galaxy of Giving celebration,
distributing a constellation of
donations totaling $1.5 million to eight
Southern Nevada charities.
The cosmic-themed event marked a
milestone moment
—25 years and $30 million in lifetime
giving—from the OCCF.
During the event, OCCF Co-founder Garry
Goett and Executive Director Angela Rock
presented checks ranging from $100,000 -
$300,000 to representatives from eight
benefiting charities.
These donations are a portion of the
$1.5 million raised during the recent
25th anniversary Governor’s Black-Tie
event. |
Representatives from the local charities
including;
Assistance League of Nevada, Boys and
Girls Club of Southern Nevada,
Candlelighters, Children’s Heart
Foundation, DISCOVERY Children’s Museum,
Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation,
Andson, and Opportunity Village were
invited to bring a delegation of kids
and families from their respective
organizations for a fun-filled afternoon
at the museum featuring a boxed lunch,
celestial-themed décor, games, face
painting,
photo opps and an impressive array of
cosmic desserts. |
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About
Olympia Companies Charitable Foundation
Olympia Companies Charitable Foundation
(OCCF) is a non-profit organization
working to improve the quality of life
for women and children in Southern
Nevada. OCCF supports local charities
that provide personal, financial, and
educational programs, support for the
critically ill, and assistance programs
for the intellectually disabled.
Since its inception, OCCF has given $30
million to organizations including
Boys and Girls Club of Southern Nevada,
Andson, Assistance League of Las Vegas,
The Caring Place, Candlelighters
Childhood Cancer Foundation, Children’s
Heart Foundation, DISCOVERY Children’s
Museum, Nevada Childhood Cancer
Foundation, Operation Warm Heart,
Opportunity Village, and Susan G. Komen
of Southern Nevada.
For more information about Olympia Companies Charitable Foundation or to
donate,
visit
www.olympiacompaniesfoundation.org
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