ABOUT US
"Promoting Healthier Communities & Saving Lives"
Office Phone (702) 366-6234 Fax: (702) 966-1246
Linda Haley Willis, Breast Cancer Program Director: (702) 985-4838
Music Closet Program Coordinator: ( Dr. Beverly Wells: (702) 752-5334
Email: baentserviceslv@gmail.com
Website: baent-services.org
Facebook Page: B & A Entertainment Services
OUR MISSION & HISTORY:
"Founded by an entertainer, teacher, and health educator, B & A Entertainment Services, Inc. is committed to promoting healthier communities by providing services and programs to the economically disadvantaged targeting minorities with programs that include community health and wellness, prevention, education and collaboration for individuals, businesses and families in need. The "B" stands for Ballard and the "A" stand for Aubrey. W. Cheryl Ballard and George Aubrey originally formed a For-Profit: "B & A Entertainment, Inc." Later they decided that a non-profit would be appropriate for all the charitable programs Cheryl was implementing. Hence, the "Services" was added to the B & A" name and we were incorporated on May 22, 2013.
Our health and wellness vision is to improve family life in Clark County, Nevada with programs that align with “Healthy People 2030” developed by the Department of Health and Human Services:
We collaborate with Nevada Cancer Coaltion, the R.E.D Rose Program, The Women's Health Connection, ThriveNV, Archwell Health, The U.S. Marine Reserve, faith-based institutions, and local Southern Nevada community organizations in providing services to under-privileged adults and youth. We believe that our target audience needs to be nurtured and supported in all areas of development…personal, social, economical, and spiritual.
Organized in 2010 and incorporated in the state of Nevada on May 22, 2013, B & A is a volunteer-driven, non-profit, grassroots organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Our major areas of focus are:
1) Community Development and Wellness
2) Breast Cancer Education & Awareness
3) Corporate educational and development
4) Youth and Family Services.
Each division is supervised by a volunteer Program Director and a volunteer planning committee.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS and ADMINISTRATION
Our Board of Directors is the governing body of the organizations. The Directors are all volunteers and follow the basic "duty of obedience", and fiscal compliance by following all federal, state and local laws. The board has established bylaws that prevent conflicts of interest and discrimination in all our programming and administration.
Linda Haley Willis, President
Linda is a native Las Vegan, and the Breast Cancer Program Director with B & A. Her Masters Degree is in Business Administration. She is also a Certified Community health Worker. She has volunteered with the American Cancer Society, The Witness Project, Power of the Word Ministries, A Nu Day A Nu Way, and Courage Unlimited for over 30 years in the areas of breast cancer, HIV and health education, Survivor assistance, youth and family services, managing special events, serving on multiple board of directors, and executive administration.
Annie Miles, Treasurer
Annie works for the Clark County Family Services Division. She has been with B & A from its inception. She the Supplies Coordinator and is a member of the Breast Cancer Outreach team, grant-writing team, fundraising committees. Her volunteer service spans over 22 years with other nonprofits including, Courage Unlimited and A Nu Day A Nu Way.
Dr. Beverly Wells, Secretary
Dr. Wells is the Board Chaplain and Faith-Based Advocate/Collaborator. She is a member of Breath of Life Family Worship Center and is the overseer for four other churches. She is on the Breast Cancer Outreach team and is a Certified Community health Worker. She promotes our Pink Ribbon Sunday Program and recruits churches to partner with us. She actively performs client intakes at our interventions. She is also the Co-Coordinator for our "Music Closet".
Cheryl Ballard, Executive Director/CEO
Cheryl is the founder of B & A. She has lived and volunteered in Las Vegas for over 28 years serving as B & A’s President, and acting in administrative capacities with Bradford Family Reunion, Courage Unlimited, and A Nu Day A Nu Way. Her services include breast cancer, HIV, general health education, executive administration, organizing events and programs, grant-writing, training nonprofit boards and administrators, and providing multiple services to youth and families. She is a Certified Community Health Worker.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND WELLNESS
Our goal is to provide information and/or education to individuals, businesses, families, minorities, and communities that-encourage family unity, community commitment, and traditional spirituality that make positive contributions to their health, social and financial status. Health and Wellness is also the promotion of healthy ideas and concepts to motivate individuals to adopt healthy behaviors, socially, mentally and physically. For small nonprofits, we provide training to assist them in becoming productive community entities.
BREAST CANCER
We have received grants from THE NEVADA CANCER COALITION AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH to implement our breast health interventions and outreach. We are also supported by local hotels and businesses. Our breast cancer goal conforms to that of Heathy People 2030: To reduce the number of illnesses, disability, and death caused by breast cancer by reducing the number of late-stage breast cancers and increasing the number of women who participate in early detection practices and breast self-awareness. We believe in education, awareness and survivor support, especially in low-income, African-American and high-risk communities. Go to our breast cancer section for more information.
We received the 2024 Health Equity Award from the Nevada Cancer Coalition and Congressional Recognition from Senator Jacky Rosen for our work in underserved communities.
Our programs are planned and implemented by volunteer Community Health Workers. Six of our CHW's graduated on June 1, 2024 and have received their certification as CHW1's by the State Certification Board and completed 40 hours of training approved by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health. Pictured above left to right: Tameka Brown, Cheryl Ballard, Alyce Brown, Linda Haley-Willis, and Dorrie Jenkins. Dr. Beverly Wells was out of town and unable to be in the picture, but it will soon be updated accordingly.
INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
Our mission is to provide guidance, leading-edge resources, engaging connections, and professional development activities and services to help individuals and companies reach their goals and objectives. Our services are directed at strengthening the skills and capabilities of the community at large through training, volunteerism and mentorin
YOUTH AND FAMILY & CORPORATE ACTIVITIES
We provide programs such as "Adopt-A-Family/Toys for Tots" and the Music Closet to asset youth with their social and musicale needs. You will find mor information on these programs here and in the menu section. Corporate collaborations and partnerships are essential in providing large-scale programs.
THE MUSIC CLOSET
We are in the process of accumulating various instruments use. We only want usable items, not broken ones. Interested families who need instruments can contact Coordinators: Anita Cook at (702) 844-3951 or Dr. Beverly Wells at (702) 752-5334. Instruments are meant to be played, so if yours isn't getting enough love and attention, you can donate it to B & A Entertainment Services and support our mission to provide musical opportunities for under-privileged youth. We accept instruments (string, wind, brass, percussion, etc.) in playing condition. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor to determine the specific deduction to which you are entitled.
State Board Certified Community Health Workers: Cheryl Ballard, Alyce Brown, Dr. Beverly Wells, Linda H. Willis, Dorrie Jenkins and Tameka Brown
