Initiative Spotlight

The Courtyard Ending Homelessness

Supporting the path to independence for the 6,000+ individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Southern Nevada.

Priorities & Initiatives

The Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE targets specific community needs, with a goal of making Las Vegas a national leader in four areas: Livability, Innovation, Future and Education.

All Mayor’s Fund programs are sourced and vetted by city staff to ensure they are aligned to city priorities, effectively leverage community resources, and have the potential to produce measurable results.

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ReInvent Schools serve as community hubs for supporting the success of students and families.

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Giving children a “Strong Start” to Kindergarten through high quality early childhood education.

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Preventing the ‘summer slide’ through fun, academic-based programming that keeps students learning and safe through the summer.

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Special fund to honor achievements in education and leadership of Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman.

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Partnering with employers to develop Las Vegas’ emerging workforce and the leaders of tomorrow.

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Connecting more families to opportunity by bridging the digital divide.

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The Las Vegas Book Festival is Southern Nevada's premier literary event.

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Underwriting public art projects that build community pride.

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Supporting the path to independence for the 6,000+ individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Southern Nevada.

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Providing resources for pets of those experiencing homelessness.

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Going Green for Good Health is a program to plant 60,000-plus trees by 2050 in areas of the city most affected by urban heat island effect.

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Expanding youth sports so more children can build their leadership skills, experience teamwork and improve their health and well being.

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