Serving Sherman Gardens Annex & the Las Vegas community

    Mon, Tue & Thu · 5:30–7:00 PM

    Nevada Youth Network
    Aerial view of Sherman Gardens Annex and the surrounding Las Vegas community — home of Nevada Youth Network

    Nevada Youth Network · Las Vegas

    Every child deserves a place to belong.

    For families across Las Vegas, we're the after-school program, the mentor, the meal, and the steady hand that says: you are capable of more than you know.

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    Free for Families

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    Years in Nevada

    “Our kids really see them as family.”

    Program Mentor, NYN

    NYN team members high-fiving a student with a backpack at community event

    Why We Exist

    Every child deserves the chance to dream bigger than their zip code.

    Nevada Youth Network exists because opportunity shouldn't depend on circumstance. We partner with families across Las Vegas's underserved neighborhoods to provide the mentorship, enrichment, and stability every kid needs to see a future worth working toward — and the belief that they can reach it.

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    Nov 2010

    Founded at Sherman Gardens Annex

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    Growing

    Expanding enrichment & family support

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    Today

    A trusted community hub for youth

    Meet the team behind the mission →

    Community Partners & Sponsors

    We're proud to stand alongside organizations committed to Nevada's youth.

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    UNR Extension logo
    Get Right Media logo
    WWE logo
    Las Vegas Raiders logo
    Sport Social logo
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    Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center logo
    BrightView logo
    UNR Extension logo
    Get Right Media logo
    WWE logo
    Las Vegas Raiders logo
    Sport Social logo
    Starbucks logo
    Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center logo

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    Years Serving Families

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    Free for Families

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    Youth Starting at Age 4

    Founding Leadership

    The visionaries who built Nevada Youth Network from the ground up

    Board of Directors

    Committed community leaders guiding our mission

    Connor Cain — Board Chair

    Connor Cain

    Board Chair

    Phyllis Gurgevich — Board Member

    Phyllis Gurgevich

    Board Member

    Elsi Carrera — Board Member

    Elsi Carrera

    Board Member

    Adrian Hunt — Board Member

    Adrian Hunt

    Board Member

    Selena Tagoai — Board Member

    Selena Tagoai

    Board Member

    Abraham Gomez — Board Member

    Abraham Gomez

    Board Member

    Selena Torres — Board Member

    Selena Torres

    Board Member

    Matt Zipprich — Board Member

    Matt Zipprich

    Board Member

    What We Do

    Six ways we show up for Nevada's youth

    Every program is designed around one idea: kids rise to the belief placed in them.

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    Afterschool Enrichment

    Homework help, hands-on projects, and a safe place to land between the school bell and dinner.

    AGES 6–12

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    Mentorship & Leadership

    One-on-one relationships that give kids a steady adult in their corner — win or lose.

    AGES 10–17

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    Health, Wellness & Yoga

    Movement, mindfulness, and yoga sessions that give kids healthy tools to manage big feelings.

    ALL AGES

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    Back-to-School & Family Support

    Backpacks, supplies, and resources that meet families where they are — no red tape.

    COMMUNITY

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    Community Events & Celebrations

    From trunk-or-treats to city-wide takeovers, we bring joy into every neighborhood we serve.

    COMMUNITY

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    College & Career Readiness

    FAFSA nights, campus visits, and career mentors that turn "maybe someday" into a plan.

    AGES 14–18

    This Week

    Community Programming Schedule

    We gather three evenings a week — Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday — to learn, grow, and build community together at Sherman Gardens Annex.

    Monday

    5:30 – 7:00 PM

    After-School Programming

    Homework help, enrichment, mentorship, and a safe place to learn and grow.

    All Ages Welcome
    Tuesday

    5:30 – 7:00 PM

    After-School Programming

    Homework help, enrichment, mentorship, and a safe place to learn and grow.

    All Ages Welcome
    Thursday

    5:30 – 7:00 PM

    After-School Programming

    Homework help, enrichment, mentorship, and a safe place to learn and grow.

    All Ages Welcome

    Sherman Gardens Annex

    910 N. Weaver Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89106

    Nevada Youth Network

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    Our Story

    A hub built by the community, for the community.

    “We are truly a hub for our community.”
    NYN Staff, Brand Story

    Our team shows up so kids can do homework, play, and just be kids — while their families get the support that makes stability possible.

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    Community Impact

    Numbers that represent real kids, real families.

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    Where volunteer hours go

    Homework Help & Reading90%
    Health, Wellness & Yoga72%
    Field Trips & Enrichment64%
    Family & Community Support80%

    Our journey

    1. 1 · Nov 2010

      A single homework room painted at Sherman Gardens Annex — a safe place for neighborhood kids to learn.

    2. 2 · Growing Roots

      Homework help, reading support, mentorship, and consistent role modeling for students.

    3. 3 · Whole-Child Care

      Wellness, yoga, nutrition, field trips, holiday celebrations, and family support added.

    4. 4 · Today

      A trusted community hub serving 140 households, three nights a week, free for every family.

    Stories

    Moments that show our mission in motion

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    Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Night 2025

    Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Night 2025

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    Community Event

    Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Night 2025

    Families from across Sherman Gardens Annex gather for our annual fall celebration — costumes, candy, and community connection.

    Building Community at Sherman Gardens Annex

    Building Community at Sherman Gardens Annex

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    Brand Film

    Building Community at Sherman Gardens Annex

    Watch how volunteers, families, and partners come together to create a thriving space for Las Vegas youth.

    Inside a typical day at NYN

    Program Spotlight

    Inside a typical day at NYN

    From homework help to mentorship circles — see how programs run at Sherman Gardens Annex.

    Community Partners

    We don't do this alone

    Every partner listed here has shown up for Nevada's kids in a real, measurable way.

    SNHA

    Southern Nevada Housing Authority

    Strategic Partner

    Provides facility space at Sherman Gardens Annex and partners on community programming for residents.

    “NYN is a vital partner in serving families in our communities.”
    TYFTT

    Thank You for the Treasures

    Supporter

    Supports NYN's back-to-school drives, holiday distributions, and family resource programs.

    “We're proud to stand alongside Nevada Youth Network.”
    CCSD

    Clark County School District

    School Partner

    Refers students and coordinates on-site academic support across Las Vegas schools.

    “NYN fills a critical gap for our students after school.”

    Volunteer

    Show up once. See the difference immediately.

    “Whether it's your time, your expertise, or just your presence — it all adds up for these kids.”

    2 hrs/week

    Afterschool Tutor

    Help with homework and reading.

    Seasonal

    Event Volunteer

    Support community celebrations.

    Half-day

    Corporate Group

    Team service days, great for groups.

    6-month

    1:1 Mentor

    Be a steady adult in a kid's corner.

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    NYN volunteers helping kids at Sherman Gardens Annex
    “Showing up for these kids is the most meaningful hour of my week.”

    Mike, NYN Founder / Board Member

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