During the peak of summer in Southern Nevada, Boys Town Nevada partnered with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) to launch the first “Hop on Board” summer bus pass initiative. This program provided hundreds of RTC bus passes to families served by Boys Town Nevada, ensuring safe access to work, summer programs, medical care and other essential services during the extreme heat.
Throughout July, RTC played a key role in expanding the initiative’s reach. They promoted the campaign on social media to over 56,000 followers and featured it in their blog, reaching more than 45,000 subscribers. Boys Town Nevada also participated in RTC’s “Beat the Heat” event, which offered free resources to hundreds of transit users. Attendees received items like sun visors from SilverSummit HealthPlan and pizza from Marsigliano’s Pizzeria & More. The event highlighted RTC’s dedication to community well-being and left Boys Town Nevada grateful for their support.
For many families, “Hop on Board” was more than a transportation solution—it was a lifeline. Paula Lawrence, Director of Development at Boys Town Nevada, emphasized the importance of reliable transit during dangerously high temperatures. The bus passes allowed parents to commute to work, children to attend enrichment programs and families to stay connected to vital services.
The impact was deeply felt. One family shared, “The bus passes help me and my kids so much. I can spend money on food, clothes or laundry instead. Because of our disabilities, walking is hard for me and my husband, so taking the bus to appointments or the park is a huge help.”
Thanks to this collaboration, families across Southern Nevada stayed cool, connected and cared for during one of the hottest times of the year.