The state has consistently ranked among the top in the United States for the highest number of youths experiencing homelessness. In an effort to turn around these alarming statistics, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth and Sands established a focused, sustained and community-wide initiative: the ...
The situation has continued to worsen, with a 14% increase in homelessness in Las Vegas between 2022 to 2023 [18]. LGBTQIA+ Southern Nevadans may be particularly vulnerable. It is estimated that 5.5% of Nevadans identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, with 52% being from racial- or ...