1. Our Mission: To provide safe shelter to homeless and abused women and children in crisis and to offer life-changing services promoting stability, dignity, and self-reliance.

2. What is The Shade Tree? The Shade Tree began as Jubilee Ministries to serve abused and homeless women and children in 1989 and officially became The Shade Tree in 1990. The shelter provides immediate safety from the harshness of the streets or the violence in some homes. It is the only 24-hour accessible shelter designed specifically to meet the needs of homeless and abused women and children in Southern Nevada. With 364 beds, it is the largest shelter of its kind in the state.

3. Programs and Services Survivors Services Center Children’s Activity Center Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks) Case Management Life Skills/Education Program Transitional Shelter Program (up to 2 years) Emergency Shelter Program (30-90 days) Workforce Readiness Program The Shade Tree provides all residents with life changing opportunities through several programs and services, free of cost to the residents.

4. What makes us special… The Stallman Touro Clinic Established in 2009 in direct response to providing access to healthcare services for one of the most high-risk populations in our community, the homeless Located on-site and offers basic medical services including: flu-shots, immunizations, blood draws, OB-GYN, adult health, and pediatric clinics All services are offered free of charge to all residents of The Shade Tree

5. What makes us special… Noah’s Animal House Opened in October 2007 as direct response to domestic violence and pet abuse First of its kind in Nevada and the western region Temporary boarding of dogs, cats, and other animal family members of clients of The Shade Tree Located on site 100 pets sheltered each year on average

6. Our families need your support. Nevada leads the nation in unemployment and another frightening statistic: more women lose their lives due to domestic violence in our state than any other state in nation. Over 30% of the 300 + residents residing at The Shade Tree this evening are victims of domestic violence. Every 8 minutes, a woman or child is sexually assaulted in Nevada. What will you do to keep them safe?

7. The Gift of Giving

8. “The love of humankind” “The voluntary action for the good of society.” Philanthropy

9. The total process by which an organization increases its public understanding of its mission and acquires financial support for its programs. Development

10. What Happens in Vegas… Can change lives!

11. Cengage Learning August 2011 Publisher of learning materials for schools, colleges and universities

12. Cengage Learning August 2011

13. GB GALS Charitable Foundation June 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzDDJhldvjA&feature=g-upl

14. Why is it important?

15. In the 2011-2012 fiscal year: 4,255 new clients (more than 700 from previous year) received shelter and services including: 1,281 children 93 veterans 125 pregnant women 1,025 because of domestic violence 102,261 bed nights provided 131,089 meals served-more than 20,000 from last year

16. 2011 IMEX Badge Buy Back $3,500.00 Equal to: 2,800 nutritious meals for a hungry child!

17. “Because of The Shade Tree, me and my mom had a better chance to get back on our feet. The Shade Tree treated us with respect and we respected them. Being at The Shade Tree was like having a second family. We are now back on our feet and being successful in life now.” -Former teenage resident of The Shade Tree “Thank you, Shade Tree, thank you! Me and my cats walk into The Shade Tree with a full understanding of how blessed we are to be here. Wow! I had no idea how blessed! One of my cats became ill and just hours from being euthanized; my angels (the staff at Noah’s Animal House) came to his rescue! Melody was his buddy lending a helping hand. Jeanie was his aunt; loving and kind everyday. Crystal was his nurse and friend; and so much more.” -“Marissa” Signs of Hope

18. desteen@theshadetree.org Office: (702) 385-0072, ext. 104 Fax: (702) 385-2337 P.O. Box 669 / Las Vegas, NV 89125 DeAndre Esteen Director of Development

19. Social Media Website: www.theshadetree.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheShadeTreeLV Twitter: @ShadeTreeVEGAS