A new $200 million project aims to tackle homelessness in Las Vegas with state support and community involvement
Las Vegas: A big plan is in the works to help the homeless in Southern Nevada. Governor Joe Lombardo announced a $200 million project that’s moving forward.
The Campus for Hope Foundation got the green light from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. This means they can start building a transitional housing complex in Las Vegas, thanks to $100 million in state funding.
Lombardo highlighted how this project brings together the state, local governments, and businesses. He believes it shows Nevada’s commitment to finding real solutions for homelessness.
There’s a real need for this. A recent count showed a 20% rise in homelessness in Clark County from 2023 to 2024. This project aims to help those in need, especially families and individuals at risk.
Virginia Valentine, president of the Nevada Resort Association, mentioned that the industry has been working hard to raise the matching funds. They want to tackle the growing homeless issue head-on.
She pointed out that the recent census data shows the problem is getting worse, and the resorts are eager to help.
The Campus for Hope will be designed like the Haven for Hope in San Antonio, Texas. It will sit on a 26-acre site and offer transitional housing along with supportive services from various nonprofit partners.
Jack Robb, the state’s chief innovation officer, said they’ve carefully planned the relocation of existing services to ensure everything runs smoothly. This project aims to address the root causes of homelessness.
Before construction starts, they’ll need to remove some existing buildings. The goal is to open the campus by 2027.
People will stay in transitional housing for about four to six months, and they’ll be referred by other nonprofits. The exact capacity is still being figured out since the design phase is ongoing.
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