In zip codes 89030, 89031, and 89032 of North Las Vegas, children attend the lowest-rated schools in the state. Families don't need another program. They need a real public school built for their kids, led by someone who knows their neighborhood and won't give up.

What's Happening Right Now

A team on the ground in North Las Vegas, in churches, laundromats, and Pre-K centers, listening to families
Monthly community listening sessions where parents name what their kids actually need
Partnerships with neighborhood organizations, Pre-K providers, and feeder schools
Intent-to-enroll collection: families from the community, ready to send their kids
Legal setup: nonprofit bylaws, board governance, everything SPCSA requires to authorize us
Recruiting founding teachers of color who have chosen to stay and fight in high-need schools

What Needs to Happen Before We Open in 2028

A director on the ground for 18 months, building community relationships and enrollment
Marketing and outreach so families in North Las Vegas actually know we exist
A website and enrollment system families can access
Teacher recruitment and background checks for our founding team
Office space where the work happens
Insurance, accounting, legal compliance

What Your Gift Does

Your contribution ensures that these resources reach the students who need them most. Every dollar is strategically allocated to maximize educational outcomes and community trust.

For example, a gift of $150 funds one community listening session where we sit with ten families and ask what a real school looks like for their child. A gift of $250 covers one founding teacher's background check and welcome package. A gift of $1,000 covers the purchase of at least one core subject's curriculum and instructional materials for the entire campus.

Community and Enrollment

Listening sessions in target zip codes (venue, catering, childcare, transportation for families)
Marketing (flyers, door hangers, yard signs, social media ads, digital outreach)
Website design and tech stack
Intent-to-enroll incentives (small gifts to thank families for early commitment)
Partnership activation events and MOU development

Staffing

Director of Community Engagement (on the ground in North Las Vegas for 12 months)
Executive Director (part-time, ramping through Year 0)
Part-time operations and finance support

Legal, Insurance, Compliance

Legal services for nonprofit bylaws, board governance, conflict-of-interest policies
SPCSA application support (consultant or attorney)
Directors and officers liability insurance
General liability insurance
Accounting and tax preparation

Operations

Office space (rent and utilities)
Phone, internet, email, Slack, Zoom
Computers, printer, furniture
Background checks for founding team
Curriculum purchase for review and selection

Professional Development and Appreciation

Teacher stipends for summer professional development days
Tokens of appreciation for community partners, volunteers, and advisors

By supporting this campaign, you are not just funding a school opening. You are investing in a community that has been overlooked, in teachers of color who stay and fight, and in children who deserve a place where they are actually seen.

We have already reached the first 20 percent of our objective thanks to early leadership gifts. We invite you to join us in this investment to help us reach the finish line.

Help Us Build a School in Nevada's Lowest-Income Zip Code

Join the founding fam of Abundance Academy in North Las Vegas

Team Members