Of all domestic violence shelters and programs in Nevada, SafeNest receives the most financial support by far. But some shelter residents believe the money isn’t being used properly.
13 Investigates is sharing the concerns of more than a dozen victim-survivors who say SafeNest is no safe haven. We previously shared the experiences of multiple women who detailed unsafe and unsanitary living conditions at Nevada’s largest domestic violence shelter.
In part three of our investigation, we’re following the money.
Financial records show this year, SafeNest got $3.6 million in state and federal tax dollars. They get millions more from taxpayer-funded grants, private fundraising and donations — but many residents say they’re not getting the services or help they need.
“Going to SafeNest was like a dream come true to help restart my life over, go back to work, get a home, all the stuff they promised me,” says former client MJ. “Instead, I got nothing there. I mean nothing.”