Collaboration Center to Host 3rd Annual Harvesting Hope Family Fall Festival and Community Resource Fair on November 16

Harvesting Hope promises a day filled with inclusive activities and valuable connections for attendees of all ages and abilities. The event’s diverse offerings include:

• • A sensory-rich petting zoo, allowing visitors to interact with friendly animals up close
  • An extensive resource fair featuring over 40 vendors, providing crucial information on disability services and support available in Southern Nevada
  • Engaging fall festival activities from seasonal crafts to fun games suitable for everyone
  • ADA-accessible areas including a small park for those needing a break

“Harvesting Hope is where support meets celebration,” says Cindy Goussak, Executive Director of the Collaboration Center. “It’s a chance for our community to come together, have fun, and discover the incredible resources available to individuals and families touched by disabilities.”

The expansive resource fair will showcase a diverse array of vendors from both public and private sectors, representing a comprehensive spectrum of disability support services. Organizations scheduled to participate in the resource fair include:

• • • Adventure Scouts: Inclusive scouting group for disability community
    • A New Journey Wellness & Therapy Center: Dr. Nicole Safford Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, PhD, MFT-I, EMDR, CAMS-I
    • Art Studio at Collaboration Center: Creative programs for individuals of all abilities
    • Boys Town Nevada: Innovative approach to child and family care in the Las Vegas area
    • Children’s Heart Foundation: Support for children with heart conditions and their families
    • Foster Kinship: Resources and support for kinship caregivers
    • Let’s Talk! Therapy Center: Speech, occupational, physical, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy services
    • National Alliance for Holistic Integrations (NAHI): Working with families of all abilities, using a whole-body holistic approach to wellness
    • Serving Our Communities: Helping families explore different educational opportunities
    • State of Nevada Medicaid: Information on healthcare coverage options
    • Welt Law: Social security, disability and guardianship

These organizations represent just a fraction of the valuable resources available at Harvesting Hope, ensuring attendees can find support and information tailored to their unique needs.

The Collaboration Center’s campus is designed with full wheelchair accessibility, ensuring that all guests can participate fully in the festivities and explore the wealth of resources available. For more information about Harvesting Hope, call (702) 329-3208 ext.1, visit http://www.collablv.org, or email [email protected].

About Collaboration Center

The Collaboration Center was established in 2019 with the mission to ensure everyone, regardless of disability, has equitable access to essential services and support systems by creating and managing the largest disability resource network in Nevada.

Through its core Pathways Program, the Collaboration Center connects individuals and families impacted by intellectual, developmental, physical, and learning disabilities with the best resources for achieving the greatest outcomes. Using a unique concierge case management approach, the Pathways team serves as a centralized, one-stop resource point for families to access to a full range of services, both on and off campus, providing assistance for navigating the complex network of disability services.

The Collaboration Center’s comprehensive campus serves as a centralized hub for a multitude of providers, agencies, and nonprofit organizations that specialize in serving individuals with disabilities from healthcare services and educational resources to community programs and supportive services.

For more information about the Collaboration Center, call (702) 329-3208, visit http://www.collablv.org, or follow @collaborationlv on social media.