LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — State leaders have finalized the final funding needed to build a new campus in Las Vegas to help victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.
The Nevada Infrastructure Bank’s board of directors this week approved a $5 million loan to the nonprofit SafeNest’s One Safe Place project, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombard’s office announced Friday.
“During my time in law enforcement, I have known Safenest as a critical partner providing vital support to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking,” Lombardo said in a statement.
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Under the project, Safe Nest will develop a campus that will provide services such as legal assistance, case management, supportive housing, child care and medical care to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.
“We are excited that this investment from the state will help keep victims safe and put an end to the epidemic of sexual and domestic violence in Clark County and beyond,” said SafeNest CEO Liz Ortenberger.
The total cost of the project is expected to be $20 million. The Nevada Legislature’s Interim Finance Committee approved $9 million in federal funding last month, and SafeNest plans to raise the rest of the money through private donations.
The governor’s office said the State Infrastructure Bank loan was the final funding needed to move the project forward immediately.
“Nevada currently has the fourth-highest rate of interpersonal violence in the nation,” state Treasurer Zach Conine said in a statement. “This project will provide much-needed services to individuals suffering from domestic and sexual violence on a state-of-the-art campus.”
The project is expected to be completed next year.
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