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Our Core Values
SETTING THE CAPTIVES FREE INC./CORE VALUES
- Compassion (Matthew 25:35-36) – We serve with Christ-like love, meeting people where they are with kindness, patience, and understanding.
- Dignity & Respect (Genesis 1:27) – Every person is made in God’s image and deserves to be treated with honor and respect, no matter their circumstances.
- Faith & Spiritual Transformation (2 Corinthians 5:17) – We believe in the power of God to restore, renew, and set people free from the chains of homelessness, addiction, and despair.
- Empowerment & Restoration (Jeremiah 29:11) – We equip individuals with resources, skills, and support to rebuild their lives and step into the purpose God has for them.
- Integrity & Stewardship (Colossians 3:23-24) – We serve with honesty, accountability, and excellence, being faithful stewards of the resources God provides.
- Community & Belonging (Acts 2:44-47) – We foster a family-like environment where people feel loved, valued, and connected to a community that supports their journey.
- Hope & Redemption (Romans 15:13) – We offer encouragement and remind those we serve that with God, there is always hope for a brighter future.
Working with our Community
Assistance
Empowerment
Empowerment
Offering personalized assistance programs tailored to individuals' needs, guiding them towards stability and self-reliance.
Empowerment
Empowerment
Empowerment
Empowering individuals through skills development, confidence-building workshops, and mentorship programs.
Emotional
Empowerment
Emotional
Providing ongoing emotional and practical support to foster a sense of community, belonging, and purpose.
But our walls hope flickered like a candle in the night. They embodied the words of Matthew 25:34–40, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and caring for the sick. Her programs such as the Nightrider and Monday Night Programs aim to serve our homeless community by providing warm meals, compassion, and hope during the darkest hours. became a refuge, their compassion a lifeline. And Evangelist Kim Henderson stood at the forefront, a tireless advocate for those society had forgotten.
On this Monday night, as the sun dipped below the desert horizon, casting shadows on the streets, Kim Henderson’s voice echoed through the Historic Westside corridors. She and her team shared stories of redemption, of lives transformed, and of the inherent worth of every soul. Her unwavering faith fueled her mission, and she believed that even the least among them deserved dignity and love.
Behind the Scenes
The State of Homelessness
HOMELESSNESS IS REAL
Last year’s count showed rates of homelessness throughout the state increased from the previous year. Southern Nevada alone had a 20% increase in homelessness from its previous year – in fact, the largest count in a decade.
On any given night, 7,906 people in Clark County are experiencing homelessness. That's a 20% jump compared to 2023 and a 36% jump compared to 2022. According to county data, the most impacted groups are women, African Americans, and those between 35 and 44 years old.
Overall, 66.7% of the total homeless population of the United States is single individuals, with the remaining 33.3% being families. In recent years, homelessness increased nationally by almost one percent. This number comprises unaccompanied children and young adults, single adults experiencing chronic homelessness, and people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Some populations have seen a decrease in homelessness. Dramatic reductions are amongst families and the veteran community.
Homeless Population by State 2022
In the United States, there are over half a million people experiencing homelessness. These individuals live in a temporary shelter or transitional housing or sleep in a place not meant for habitation (like an abandoned building). The top four causes of homelessness, in order, are lack of affordable housing, unemployment, poverty, and low wages.