LAS VEGAS (November 15, 2025) – Southwest Gas teamed up with Spread the Word Nevada on Saturday, November 15, for a volunteer event that brought together more than 100 employees of Southwest Gas and the Vegas Golden Knights along with their families to clean, repair, and prepare gently used books for donation to local elementary schools across Clark County.
Hosted at Spread the Word Nevada’s headquarters, volunteers spent the morning wiping down books, removing stickers, and repairing minor damage to ensure the books are ready to be distributed to more than 60 schools in underserved communities throughout the Las Vegas Valley. The event was coordinated as part of Southwest Gas’ BLUE (Building Lives Up Everywhere) employee volunteer program.
“Events like this remind us how powerful community collaboration can be,” said Elyse Scheri, Community Affairs Manager at Southwest Gas. “Our employees are passionate about giving back, and working alongside partners like the Vegas Golden Knights and Spread the Word Nevada allows us to make a real, lasting impact—one book, one student at a time.”
Adding energy and excitement, Chance, the Vegas Golden Knights’ beloved mascot, members of the Vegas Vivas, and Vegas Golden Knights TV Host Daren Millard joined the event, posing for photos and encouraging teams as they worked to support childhood literacy.
Since 2012, Southwest Gas employees have contributed over $260,000 to the nonprofit through its workplace giving program, FUEL for LIFE. Additionally, since 2013, the Southwest Gas Foundation has donated more than $45,000 to Spread the Word Nevada, including funding for a delivery van used to transport books across the valley.
“Literacy is one of the most fundamental building blocks for opportunity,” said Nick Trujillo, Director of Global Partnerships for the Vegas Golden Knights. “Like hockey, community is a contact sport, and teaming up with Southwest Gas for this event is a great way to help kids across Clark County get the resources they need to learn, dream, and succeed.
Spread the Word Nevada is the state's largest children's literacy nonprofit, dedicated to advancing early childhood literacy by placing books into the hands and homes of children within Nevada's low-income communities.
“While wiping down a book or removing stickers feels like a small act, it has big impact,” said Dane Neves, Marketing Director for Spread the Word Nevada. “As we distribute these books into the community, with the goal to increase literacy across our County, providing these kids with like-new books creates an additional point of pride and we appreciate Southwest Gas and the Knights for taking the time to support us.”
This event builds on the Southwest Gas Foundation’s ongoing partnership with the Vegas Golden Knights as the team’s Official Natural Gas Partner, with both organizations committed to creating meaningful community impact through volunteerism, philanthropy, and collaboration.
For more information on Spread the Word Nevada, visit www.spreadthewordnevada.org.
Photos: SWG BLUE VGK Spread the Word of Nevada Event
Photo Credit: Southwest Gas/Southwest Gas Foundation
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About Southwest Gas
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About The Vegas Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights are a National Hockey League franchise owned and operated by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC. Established by Owner and Chairman Bill Foley and his family, the Golden Knights were the most successful expansion franchise in North American professional sports history in 2017-18 and won the Stanley Cup in 2022-23. For the latest news and information on the Golden Knights visit vegasgoldenknights.com and follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
Spread the Word Nevada is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing childhood literacy by providing books to children in need. Through its literacy programs and community partnerships, STWN has distributed millions of books across Nevada to help build home libraries and inspire a lifelong love of reading. Learn more at www.spreadthewordnevada.org.