LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The City of Las Vegas released statistics, showing a rise in services accessed by the valley’s homeless population.
City officials shared a video of outreach groups hitting the streets to help those in need.
“When you’re ready,” outreach team member Leslie Ann Ferrell said to someone currently unhoused. “One day you are going to give me a call.”
Ferrell is part of the Multi-Agency Outreach Resource Engagement Team (MORE) which works with local law enforcement to offer resources.
“You could do your own thing, but I say give it a try,” Ferrell said to another person. “What would it hurt? We’re right here.”
According to city officials, in 2023, nearly 12,000 services were accessed at The Courtyard Homeless Resource Center, including showers, medical care, and employment assistance.
Homelessness also hit a 10-year high in Nevada, with 7,906 living on the street. Census numbers also show a 20% increase in those unhoused in one year.