STATE MAJOR PROJECTS

   A PROMISE Fullfilled!

   The Healing Center Grand Opening was held October 30,2024 constucted to deal with child sexual exploitation. Child sexual exploitation is one of the most reprehensible and destructive offenses confronting America today. It harms the safety and well-being of our young people, it devastates our families and communities, and it degrades our strength as a community.

   No matter what form child exploitation takes—from the creation and circulation of child pornography to the trafficking of children for sex—it demands the full attention of law enforcement, policymakers, community leaders, philanthropists, and service providers, each of whom plays an essential role in combating this unconscionable crime.

   The commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) involves the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, obtaining, or advertising of a minor child for the purpose of a commercial sex act. Traffickers often prey upon a child’s vulnerability and use psychological pressure, violence and intimidation to control the child for financial benefit relating to their sexual exploitation. Purchasers of children for sex encompass all racial, socio-economic and cultural statuses. Child sex trafficking has devastating consequences for its victims, including long-lasting physical and psychologican Nevada.

   For over 53 years, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children has offered a beacon of hope for abused, abandoned and neglected children and young people in Nevada. Through tremendous community support and the generosity of their donors, they have been able to break the cycle of abuse, help heal the effects of trauma and inspire children and youth to have hope for a better day while increasing their sense of self-determination.

ST. JUDE'S RANCH FOR CHILDREN Gives a Thank You to Their Supporters

   "St. Jude's Ranch for Children is humbled by the incredible support of our most generous donors. Click Here to view a short video! For a full list of donors, please visit www.healingcenter-stjudesranch.org."

    OUR SUPPORTERS
   Baker Family Foundation, Caesar Entertainment, Claggett & Sykes Charitabl Foundation, Clark County,
Compassionate Las Vegas, Englstad Family Foundation, Fletcher Jones Family, Gene Haas Foundation,
Luxor Hotel, Justice Miriam Shearing, MGM Resorts, Nevada Elks Major Project Inc., Nevada Women's Philanthropy,
Raiders Foundation, State of Nevada-Governors Finance Office, Tracey Biletnikoff Foundation     OUR NEEDS
   Kitchen & Dining Area, Outfit our kitchens and dining rooms (5 remaining at $10,000 each)
   Campus Artwork, Artwork and decor for Healing Center Campus (4 spaces remaining at $7,500 each)
   Laundry Rooms Laundry spaces with washer/dryer and clothing for residents (5 available at $5,000 each)
   Garden Bench, A plce for resident to rest and reflect (10 available at $3,500 each)
   Counseling Center, Connection spaces for the Counseling Center (10 space remaining at $2,500 each)
   Outdoor Patios, Outdoor and indoor patio spaces including furniture and landscaping (12 areas remaining at $1,000 each)
   Bedroom Linens, Set-up for bedrooms including bedding and linens (38 available at $500 each)
   Staff Stations, Support the Staff - sponsor a work station (20 available at $250 each)
   Heart Lock Garden, Place a Lock on a heart in the garden, unlimited opportunities at $100 each)

    SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
   1. Mission Flyer
   2. Elks / St. Jude's Ranch for Children Presentation.
   3. Christina's Presentation to the MEMPI Board.
   4. St. Jude's Ranch for Children Healing Center Project.
   5. St. Jude's Ranch for Children Healing Center Giving Levels.
   6. St. Jude's Ranch for Children Healing Campus Conceptual Design.

   Click Here to view additional information on St. Jude's Ranch for Children.