Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) Team To House Homeless Youth

Helping Homeless Youth

The JON BON JOVI SOUL FOUNDATION will join the NEVADA PARTNERSHIP FOR HOMELESS YOUTH (NPHY) to launch a Housing Expansion Campaign that generates funds for a new facility to provide much-needed beds for homeless youth in SOUTHERN NEVADA. The campaign kicked off with a $100,000 seed investment from LAS VEGAS SANDS through SANDS CARES. 

The goal is to raise $500,000 through the Housing Expansion Campaign, which will purchase and develop a new multi-family property to flexibly house homeless and at-risk youth. Beyond the seed investment from SANDS CARES, the JON BON JOVI SOUL FOUNDATION will match additional donations dollar for dollar, up to $100,000.  

“For a homeless youth, having a bed means more than just a place to sleep -- it’s their foundation for a brighter future,” NPHY Exec. Dir. ARASH GHAFOORI said.  “Today, our community only has enough youth-dedicated beds to serve less than 22 percent of the young people experiencing homelessness on a given night in SOUTHERN NEVADA. Expanding NPHY’s housing inventory means more youth not only have a place to sleep, they have the safety, stability, and support needed to grow and thrive.”   

“The high rate of youth homelessness and the dire need for housing in SOUTHERN NEVADA was distressing to us,” JON BON JOVI said. “We are pledging support for this campaign through a matching grant because we want to motivate others to take action. Together, we can give homeless youth more than just a place to sleep – we will provide them with the resources they need for self-sufficiency and success.”

“We knew that getting the JBJ SOUL FOUNDATION involved in SOUTHERN NEVADA would be a great catalyst for our community, having seen the amazing results they have accomplished in other parts of the country,” LAS VEGAS SANDS SVP/Global Communications and Corporate Affairs RON REESE said. “We hope to see a big community rally around the campaign momentum started by the JBJ SOUL FOUNDATION and SANDS CARES. It’s imperative that we give our community’s vulnerable youth a fresh start.” 

To learn more about NPHY’s capital campaign or make a campaign pledge, visit www.nphy.org/aplacetosleep.

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