Overview:
This post sheds light on a lesser-known group—those who have jobs but still don’t have a home. It emphasizes CARE Complex’s role in helping them transition to sustainable independence.
🧍♂️ Who Are the Working Homeless?
- People holding down jobs—often in hospitality, gig work, or retail—yet unable to afford rent.
- Many live out of cars, tents, or temporary shelters.
- They often lack basics: secure storage, hygiene access, ID cards, transportation.
🚧 Common Barriers They Face
- Losing IDs = lost job offers
- No shower = missed interviews
- No safe place for belongings = lost property
- Bus pass expired = late to work = job loss
🧰 How CARE Complex Helps
- Lockers for safe personal storage
- Hygiene kits and clothing for professionalism
- Resume and ID help to re-enter or stay in the workforce
- Transportation support (bus passes, route info)
- Rental assistance and referrals once income is steady
“CARE Complex meets people where they are—on their lunch breaks, between shifts—giving them tools they can use now.”
📈 Real Progress, Real People
CARE Complex has helped hundreds of working homeless residents in Southern Nevada:
- Many regained employment within weeks
- Some secured housing in less than a month
- Dozens received ID cards, enabling access to jobs and healthcare
💬 A Client’s Perspective
“I was working 40+ hours a week but sleeping in a stairwell. CARE helped me get my ID, clean clothes, and eventually, a studio apartment. I just needed someone to see me.”
✨ You Can Help
- Donate: Fund essentials like hygiene kits, ID fees, and bus passes.
- Volunteer: Help with resume prep or hand out kits at CARE FAIR.
- Partner: Offer job placements or sponsor a locker unit.