On July 17, 2025, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Las Vegas for the $200 million 'Campus for Hope,' a 26-acre facility designed to provide transitional housing and social services for the homeless.

The project, supported by state and local leaders, aims to address the rising homelessness in Southern Nevada, which increased by 20% to nearly 7,906 individuals in early 2024.

Funded through a public-private partnership, the initiative includes $100 million from the state legislature and $100 million from local resorts, with construction expected to begin in late 2025 and the campus opening by 2028.

Located on a site previously used by Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services, the campus will feature 900 beds and serve diverse populations, including families, singles, young adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and unmarried couples.

The facility will offer mental health, behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, and job skills training, functioning more as a resource hub than a traditional shelter, with referrals coming from city or county services.

Construction is set to start later in 2025 after relocating existing mental health services, with site preparation continuing through fall 2025.

The project emphasizes public-private collaboration, with Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings highlighting its role in helping residents rebuild their lives.

Inspired by successful models like Haven for Hope in Texas, the Campus for Hope aims to provide tools and resources for long-term stability rather than just temporary shelter.

Despite the project's potential, it has faced opposition from local residents, with over 2,000 signatures on petitions and lawsuits citing concerns over transparency, community impact, traffic, and safety.

Construction is expected to take about two years, with the campus projected to be fully operational by 2028, after delays and site preparations.

Some community members fear that the facility might increase homelessness in the area if individuals not admitted to the campus remain in the neighborhood, raising concerns about local safety and congestion.

Additional concerns include increased traffic and congestion, especially with the expansion of the nearby Forensic Facility on the same campus.

Governor Joe Lombardo expressed strong support for the project, emphasizing its importance in combating homelessness and highlighting the critical role of the public-private partnership in funding and development.