LAS VEGAS (July 21, 2026) — Campus for Hope today announced the selection of 27 Southern Nevada organizations as on-campus service partners, a defining step toward creating a fully integrated campus of care for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Each partner was chosen for its proven commitment to serving the community as well as fully embracing Campus for Hope’s vision of the future: where every person has access to safe, sustainable house, and the resources to thrive.
Together, with Campus for Hope, these organizations will deliver a continuum of services designed to meet people where they are and support them through every step of their journey toward stability and independence.
“From the beginning, our vision has been a campus where care is seamless —where the organizations that know our community best work side by side to help our most vulnerable neighbors address the root causes of their homelessness,” said Kim Jefferies, CEO of Campus for Hope. “We are honored to welcome these 27 partners. Their expertise, and the compassion they bring to this work on our campus, will change lives across Southern Nevada — one person, one family at a time.”
“Hope Christian Health Center is deeply honored and grateful to be selected as a healthcare partner for Campus for Hope. This opportunity represents more than a partnership, it reflects our shared commitment to serving some of the most vulnerable members of our community with compassion, dignity, and high-quality care. Through comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, and workforce development, we look forward to helping residents build healthier, more stable, and independent futures. We are blessed and proud to work alongside Campus for Hope and our community partners,” said Steve Flores, CEO, Hope Christian Health Centers. “We believe this initiative will create lasting pathways toward health, hope, and healing. We sincerely thank Campus for Hope for entrusting Hope Christian Health Center with the privilege of serving in this transformational initiative.”
Campus for Hope’s model is designed to provide comprehensive services that meet the unique needs of each individual and family experiencing homelessness when they step onto campus. The selected partners make up a significant portion of that comprehensive service array including medical and behavioral health services, dental and vision service, workforce development services, substance use treatment service, parent training, financial literacy, animal care services, wellness services, afterschool services, services for specialty populations such as those fleeing domestic violence, survivors of trafficking, veterans and LGBTQ individuals and so much more. Each service was carefully selected to ensure a trauma-informed approach that helps clients move from survival mode and hopelessness to dreaming for their future and working to achieve those dreams on campus – restoring their hope. We are honored to walk alongside these partners to uplift the lives of the many Southern Nevadans in need.
“The Division of Social Services is honored to partner with Campus for Hope. Everyone deserves dignity, stability, and the promise of a brighter future,” said Kelly Cantrelle, Deputy Administrator, State of Nevada Division of Social Services. “We know that preventing or overcoming homelessness requires more than just a safe place to stay; it requires compassionate support, access to essential services, and a community that believes every person is worth investing in. By working together, we can remove barriers to stability and empower individuals to thrive.”
“The College of Southern Nevada is honored to partner with Campus for Hope in advancing a shared commitment to improving lives through education, health, and opportunity. We look forward to supporting Campus for Hope residents through a variety of mission-aligned programs, including dental and ophthalmic services, veterinary care, adult basic education, workforce training, and pathways to college degrees and credentials. Together, we are helping create opportunities that empower individuals to build brighter futures,” said Dr. Stacy Klippenstein, President, College of Southern Nevada.
The other service providers selected include: Noah’s Animal House Foundation, CARE Chest, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, College of Southern Nevada, Communities In Schools of Nevada, Department of Education, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) – Employ NV, Division of Social Services, Foundation 4 Therapeutic Recreation, Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas Inc., Hope Christian Health Center, Las Vegas Rescue Mission, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Mimi’s House, Olive Crest, SafeNest, Shine A Light, Signs of HOPE, Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth of Nevada, Inc., Spread the Word Nevada, State of Nevada Department of Veterans Services, University of Nevada Las Vegas, UNLV Health, UNLV School of Dental Medicine, WestCare Nevada, Inc., Workforce Connections and YMCA of Southern Nevada.
These 27 service partners will provide a broad spectrum of services including: animal care, behavioral health and wellness, benefit enrollment, education and training, family and children services, afterschool care, dental, vision, medical, substance abuse support and addiction treatment, spiritual, wellness, workforce development and specialty services to support underserved populations.
Jefferies added, “As we continue to refine campus programing, we will announce additional partners. We anticipate announcing a food and nutrition service provider and a childcare partner later this year.”
Timeline
With so many in need in Southern Nevada, Campus for Hope continues to progress quickly, here is an overview of milestones met:
- Legislation that enabled qualified projects in Nevada passed (June 2023)
- Campus for Hope received GOED approval as qualified project (Jan 2025)
- The Campus for Hope Board hired its founding CEO Kim Jefferies (Mar 2025)
- Campus for Hope received approval of 99-year land lease with State for the parcel on which the campus will be built (June 2025)
- Campus for Hope held its Groundbreaking event (July 2025)
- The Campus for Hope design and construction team was selected for the project (July 2025)
- TSK completed the Campus for Hope Master Plan (October 2026)
- Campus took control of campus site, after all relocations were completed by State (November 2025)
- Campus for Hope opened the Community Experience Center on the site for neighbors and community members to learn more (December 2026)
- The demolition of all the outdated facilities and buildings on the parcel was completed (February 2026)
- Campus for Hope launched its first Request for Partnership (RFP) for On Campus partners (February 2026)
- First round of on-campus service partners selected (July 2026)
More Information
The Campus for Hope Foundation is a $200 million public-private partnership created to bring a transformational approach to address homelessness in Southern Nevada. The Campus for Hope will be an entirely new facility that will provide some temporary housing with wrap-around services to create a holistic approach to address the underlying causes of homelessness. When completed in 2028, Campus for Hope will offer approximately 900 beds. Sign up to receive updates, learn more, get involved and schedule a visit to the Campus for Hope Experience Center, visit www.CampusforHope.org
