What’s Going On?
Emergency federal funding is in jeopardy, and our rapidly growing community is already in crisis.
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), a critical safety net for individuals and families in crisis, has been paused and may be eliminated altogether. This program has helped thousands avoid homelessness and hunger by providing food, shelter, rent, and utility assistance.
Since 2020, EFSP has delivered over $8.5 million in emergency aid, reaching more than 680,000 people in Southern Nevada. In 2025 alone, EFSP funding was expected to support over 100,000 individuals. Now, that funding is currently unavailable.
And it doesn’t stop there. Cuts to programs like SNAP, Medicaid, and Medicare will force families to make impossible choices:
- Food or medication?
- Shelter or electricity?
- Health care or survival?
Now more than ever, our community needs your support.
How United Way of Southern Nevada Is Responding
UWSN has mobilized to respond by:
- Uniting nonprofits to coordinate aid and resources
- Engaging lawmakers at every level to advocate for restored funding
- Educating decision-makers on the essential role nonprofits play in the community
- Building long-term solutions through regional partnerships
But we can’t do it alone. This is where you come in.
How You Can Help
Support the UWSN Emergency Assistance and Community Needs Fund today.
Your gift will provide urgent help to families facing eviction, food insecurity, and utility shut-offs. Every dollar makes a difference, and right now, every dollar is needed.
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