Editor’s Word: A correction was made on April 10. David Marlon was incorrectly recognized as Dan Marlon.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The non-profit group Vegas Stronger launched a method to assist tackle the homelessness disaster within the Las Vegas valley.
It is known as the Golden Ticket Marketing campaign, designed to assist those that want it and join homeless individuals to sources and providers.
“The golden ticket is a tool to try and train our community to turn that well-meaning desire to help into something that isn’t enabling but something that is helpful,” David Marlon, CEO of Vegas Stronger
Vegas Stronger asks that folks give a golden ticket to panhandlers as a substitute of cash or meals.
The marketing campaign additionally hopes to handle the foundation causes of substance abuse and psychological sickness.
“Human beings don’t belong on the streets, it’s dangerous, it’s unhealthy, and is just no place for human beings to be,” Metropolis of Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkely stated.
The golden ticket additionally offers them with entry to free meals, shelter, and psychological well being sources.
Since January of 2024, nearly 8,000 individuals have been experiencing homelessness in Nevada, a 20% enhance in that neighborhood.
