Homeless Youth Awareness Month in Nevada

WHEREAS, youth homelessness remains a significant issue in Nevada and across the nation, with young people experiencing housing instability, food insecurity, and barriers to education, healthcare, and employment; and

WHEREAS, young people experiencing homelessness face increased risks of exploitation, adverse health outcomes, and limited opportunities to achieve lasting housing stability and independence; and

WHEREAS, organizations across Nevada, including Eddy House in Reno and other youth-serving agencies statewide, provide essential services such as safe shelter, meals, counseling, case management, workforce development, and life skills education to help young people build pathways toward sustainable independence; and

WHEREAS, National Homeless Youth Awareness Month provides an important opportunity to increase public understanding, recognize the efforts of youth-serving organizations and community partners, and inspire collective action to prevent and end youth homelessness throughout Nevada; and

WHEREAS, addressing youth homelessness requires collaboration among state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and residents to ensure young people throughout Nevada have access to safety, stability, opportunity, and the support they need to thrive; 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim the month of November 2026 as 

HOMELESS YOUTH AWARENESS MONTH IN NEVADA