Boys Town Nevada marks 35 years with Impact Gala honoring Mark Davis

Boys Town Nevada will mark 35 years of service with its Impact Gala: Team Up for Mental Health on Oct. 23 at M Resort Spa Casino in Henderson. The fundraiser will honor Mark Davis and support youth mental health, family services and crisis response across Southern Nevada.

Why it matters: - Nevada ranks among the lowest states for access to mental health resources. - Boys Town Nevada says its programs have reached more than 200,000 lives statewide over the past five years. - Gala proceeds will fund services for children and families facing mental and behavioral health challenges.

What happened: - Boys Town Nevada will host its Impact Gala: Team Up for Mental Health on Friday, Oct. 23, from 6-10 p.m. at M Resort Spa Casino in Henderson. - The event celebrates 35 years of service to children and families in Southern Nevada. - The gala will honor Mark Davis, owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and Las Vegas Aces. - Monica O. Jackson will serve as the evening’s host.

The details: - The gala will include a luxury tailgate experience, an elegant seated dinner and an after-party called “overtime.” - Community leaders, philanthropists and advocates are expected to attend. - Sponsors leading support for the event include the Las Vegas Raiders and NVision360. - Additional sponsors include the Gene Hass Foundation, Westgate Las Vegas, Las Vegas Aces, Zoox, Intermountain Health, Findlay VW, Nevada State University, Carson Wealth and UNLV. - Proceeds will support Boys Town Nevada programs for mental and behavioral health services, family support and in-home intervention, behavioral supports for educators and students, autism assessments and care, and crisis response and suicide prevention resources. - Boys Town Nevada also provides therapy, crisis support, parenting resources and autism services. - Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are available now. - Interested businesses and community partners can contact Paula Lawrence, director of development, at paula.lawrence@boystown.org or 702-743-6065. - Boys Town Nevada has served Southern Nevada for 35 years. - The organization says it is dedicated to strengthening families, preventing crises and helping every child succeed.

Between the lines: - The gala is aimed at both raising money and drawing attention to youth mental health pressures in Southern Nevada. - The event also underscores concerns about social media, rising stress and anxiety, and the need for earlier intervention. - Honoring Mark Davis links the fundraiser to a high-profile local sports figure with broad community reach.

What's next: - Boys Town Nevada will use gala proceeds to expand its youth and family support programs. - The organization is seeking continued sponsorships and ticket sales ahead of the Oct. 23 event. - The fundraiser is positioned as one of Southern Nevada’s premier philanthropic events.