HomeAid Southern Nevada Leads with Compassion

04/30/2026 Sofia Feeney

What began as an effort to raise awareness has quickly grown into a large-scale community initiative that brings together volunteers, local businesses and nonprofit partners to deliver support to those who need it most. Every November since 2023, our HomeAid Southern Nevada has come together with the community to recognize Homelessness Awareness Month and take meaningful action to support individuals and families who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

This is a time for communities across the country to reflect on the realities faced by individuals experiencing housing instability. For our organization, it is also a time to turn awareness into action. We organize a large donation drive to collect essential items that can make a real difference for people navigating incredibly difficult circumstances. Companies across the valley volunteer to host donation boxes, placing collection bins in their offices while encouraging employees and visitors to contribute. These donation box hosts help expand the reach of the campaign by making it easy for members of the public to participate and support the cause.

Funding support has also played a key role in expanding the impact of this initiative. Grants from the Bank of America Foundation and the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation have helped make it possible for us to purchase essential supplies and increase the amount of food, clothing and personal care items we were able to distribute to our nonprofit partners. Their support has allowed us to stretch community donations even further and ensure that critical needs are consistently met.

The 2025 campaign marked a particularly impactful year for the program. Thanks to the support of our local builders, trade partners, donors and volunteers, we were able to provide more than $20,000 worth of food, clothing and personal care items to eight community partners across Southern Nevada, including five local shelters serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness and three Title I elementary schools supporting students and families facing housing insecurity. Our partners work on the front lines every day providing shelter, resources and services to individuals and families facing homelessness and our goal is to support their efforts by ensuring they have the supplies needed to serve their communities effectively.

While the physical items collected are incredibly important, the initiative also serves a larger purpose. It raises awareness about the realities of homelessness and reminds the community that even small acts of generosity can create meaningful change. Every donated jacket, can of food and hygiene item contributes to a larger effort to support dignity, stability and hope.

As the program continues to grow each year, we remain deeply grateful to the volunteers, companies and partners who make it possible. Their generosity ensures that this effort can continue to expand and reach even more people in need.

Community members and organizations who are interested in supporting future initiatives or becoming involved in the work of our organization are always welcome to reach out.

Together, we can continue building a community where compassion leads to action and where individuals and families facing hardship know they are not alone.