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Our History ::
Our Future
Every day The Shade Tree changes
lives...
Our mission is:
To provide safe shelter
to
homeless and abused women and children in crisis and
to offer life-changing services promoting
stability, dignity,
and self-reliance.
Since 1990 The Shade Tree has served homeless and abused women and
children, victims of domestic violence, victims of elder abuse, victims
of street violence, female veterans, homeless youth
and the physically disabled.
Using programs offered by The Shade Tree, women can rebuild their
lives. They can find employment, secure permanent housing and become
productive member of the community.
The shelter provides immediate safety from the harshness of the
streets, street crime and domestic violence. Each person is provided
accommodations that ensure the dignity and respect of everyone utilizing
the Shade Tree services.
The Shade Tree is the largest shelter of it's kind in the state,
and is the only 24-hour accessible shelter designed specifically
to meet the needs of women and children in Southern Nevada. With
364 permanent beds, The Shade Tree provides some
80,000 nights of shelter each year. On average, 33% of our clients
are children under the age of 18. Senior citizens represent the
fastest growing segment of our population.
The second and third floors of our 38,000 square foot facility are
residential areas with sleeping rooms, libraries, training rooms,
rest rooms, and children's play rooms. The main floor has our "Dayroom," kitchen, laundry, restrooms and showers, and services for
victims of violence. The full basement is used for storing donations
and shelter supplies.
The Shade Tree is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. This means
that most donations are tax deductible. We are a local 'grassroots'
agency with no national affiliation or support.
To remove any barrier that might prevent a woman from accessing
necessary services for herself and her children, 100% of our
services are provided completely free of charge, regardless of the
length of stay.
You
Are Invited to Visit The Shade Tree!
Just call
us at 385-0072, Ext 108 to schedule a tour .
Come see for yourself the important work we are
doing!
Page updated
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