LAS VEGAS –Local nonprofit Project 150 is adding a second Las Vegas location to meet the growing need for its services to homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students throughout 75 high schools in Southern Nevada.
“The Las Vegas community has been extremely supportive of our mission these past 12 years,” said Kelli Kristo, executive director of Project 150. “We’re excited to have the opportunity to increase services and support to those students in high need of a helping hand and look forward to the next chapter for Project 150.”
Thanks to the generosity of the Engelstad Foundation and another donor who wishes to remain anonymous, Project 150 has purchased the building at 2605 E. Flamingo Road for $1.3 million. It will include offices, a student education and empowerment center and warehouse space and will be home to a second Las Vegas location of its Betty’s Boutique, a place where local high school students can shop for free clothing and more in a boutique-style setting. The new facility is scheduled to open in summer 2023.
Project 150 welcomes donations of new and like-new clothing and accessories for local teens. In addition, donations of school supplies, hygiene items and financial contributions are always appreciated. Project 150 presently serves more than 6,000 homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students throughout 75 high schools in Clark County and the surrounding areas.
About Project 150
Project 150 is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization, founded in December 2011 by local businessmen Don Purdue and Patrick Spargur. The two heard about 150 homeless high school students at Rancho High School in Las Vegas who were in need of support over the Christmas break. Since that time, Project 150 has expanded and now serves more than 6,800 registered and non-registered homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students in more than 75 schools in Nevada. Project 150 provides these students with free food, clothing, school supplies, sports equipment, shoes, college scholarships, workforce readiness, and other needs so they can focus on school, graduate and be successful in life. For information, visit www.Project150.org, or call (702) 721-7150. Follow Project 150 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
