FRYSCs partner with CCCS for Operation Happiness
- Shanda Crosby
- Dec 1, 2025
- 2 min read
When you ask Clark County Community Services Executive Director Laci Scarboro what keeps their work running smoothly, she doesn’t hesitate.
“Our partnership with the FRYSC coordinators is essential,” Ms. Scarboro said. “They’re truly some of our greatest partners."
CCCS serves 19,000 families each year and our Family Resource Youth Services Centers are closely involved.
"We both show up every day with the same mission in mind: Making sure families and children have what they need to be stable, supported, and have a positive quality of life," Ms. Scarboro said.
She said our FRYSC coordinators “often notice first when a family is struggling.” And because of the partnership, she says, they know exactly who to call.
“They reach out, and we respond—quickly," she said. "Together we’re able to close gaps before they turn into crises. The work feels seamless because we all care deeply about the same things.”
The partnership is never more prominent than during the holidays. Clark County Community Services plans to serve more than 19,000 families and individuals each year, plus another 1,000 residents through Operation Happiness.
According to Ms Scarboro, that number isn’t slowing down.
“Every month, we’re seeing new families walk through our doors, many for the very first time,” she said. “Our goal is always to meet the need as it arises, without turning anyone away, and to make sure every family who reaches out finds support, stability, and hope.”
Schools across Clark County are asking families to send in canned goods for Operation Happiness, and this is the final week for collection.
Ms. Scarboro wants parents to understand the impact behind that simple request. “When you send a can, you’re giving so much more than food,” she said. “You’re helping another family right here in Clark County have an authentic holiday meal—and feel seen, cared for, and supported.”
And the need is real. “Many of the families we serve are working hard and still struggling to make ends meet,” Scarboro said. “Your generosity helps relieve some of that burden at what can be a very stressful time of year. Thank you for giving, for involving your children, and for trusting us to get these items into the hands of those who need them most.”
Food donations and monetary donations are the agency's greatest needs, but donations aren't the only way to help. Community involvement goes a long way.
“When people give, share, or encourage others to get involved, it multiplies our impact,” Ms. Scarboro said. “Operation Happiness only works because our community comes together. This year, more than ever, we need that support to make sure every family has a full table and a little bit of hope for the holidays.”
And the FRYSC partnership is a huge part of that.
“When community partners share the same heart and the same purpose, the impact goes far beyond what any one organization could do alone," Ms. Scarboro said. "Our FRYSC coordinators make us stronger, and our community is better because of them.”
