Nevada Homeless Shelters

Mission-The Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, non-denominational Christian organization dedicated to overcoming homelessness, addiction, hunger and poverty in the Northern Nevada area.The Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission is Northern Nevada’s largest provider of services to the homeless and needy.

In June 2001, Family Promise of Reno/Sparks began operation as the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) of the Truckee Meadows and opened its doors to serve homeless families in Washoe County. The Washoe County program, based on a model first implemented by Karen Olsen in Union County, New Jersey, is one of 140 successful networks in 38 states nation-wide.

U.S.VETS – Las Vegas opened in 2001 and provides veterans with comprehensive housing and employment services. The Las Vegas locations serve 162 veterans each day.

Emergency shelter at the Mission is provided to men, women, and children on a first come first served basis. We currently have a total capacity of 170 emergency shelter beds. Our guests are allowed to stay seven nights and possibly longer depending on their particular circumstances. A shower and clean linens are provided daily. Dinner and breakfast are served each day of their stay. This is absolutely free of charge, thanks to kindness and generosity of those who donate to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission.

The Transitional Shelter program allows single women and families additional time (up to 2 years) to access programs and to achieve goals. Each resident is assigned a case manager who assists her in establishing a case plan that will help her move toward self-sufficiency.  Program goals are designed to aide residents in finding employment that pays a living wage, securing stable housing, saving money and accessing needed services. Each working resident in the Transitional Housing Program is required to save at least 30% of her income each month. A total of 164 beds are also available in this program consisting of 84 beds for families and 80 beds for single women.

The Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission offers both emergency and long-term services for men and women in need