February 7, 2021 – The Giving Machines at Downtown Summerlin

History and recap of Giving Machines Debut at Downtown Summerlin® Dec. 2019.

During the 2019 Christmas season, the #LightTheWorld Giving Machines at Downtown Summerlin^®offered shoppers and guests the opportunity to provide an instant act of service by donating at special vending machines. With a simple card swipe, items for people in need were available for purchase. Items ranged in price from $2 to $320 and included staple items such as food, school supplies, eyeglasses, dental hygiene items, art supplies, and more. Locally, the Giving Machines raised $472,000 for local charities and an additional $350,000 for global charities.

Charities participating in the 2019 Las Vegas #LightTheWorld Giving Machines at Downtown Summerlin included Three Square, Eye Care 4 Kids, Communities In Schools of Nevada, Future Smiles, Opportunity Village, UNICEF and Church World Services Global.

Update on 2020 Giving Machines donation

While the pandemic may have prevented the Giving Machines from being onsite at Downtown Summerlin^® over the holiday season in 2020, the giving will still continue thanks to a $75,000 donation from Latter-day Saint Charities, the nonprofit sponsor of Giving Machines in 10 global locations which have raised over $9 million since its inception in 2017.

Five local charities – Communities In Schools (CIS) of Nevada, Eyecare for Kids, Future Smiles, Opportunity Village and Three Square – will each receive a $15,000 donation from Latter-day Saint Charities.