In a powerful act of compassion and leadership, Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll has invested $3.6 million of his personal funds to transform a residential property into a shelter and support facility for homeless youth in the Las Vegas area.
Carroll, who joined the Raiders organization earlier this year, said the idea was born after a firsthand encounter with the city’s growing homelessness crisis. According to sources close to the coach, a recent visit to a local outreach center left a lasting impact, prompting him to take immediate action.
“This is more than football,” Carroll said in a brief statement on Friday. “I’ve spent my life working with young people on the field — now it’s time to support them off the field, especially those who’ve been forgotten or cast aside.”
The facility, which is scheduled to open later this year, will provide temporary housing, meals, mental health services, education support, job training, and mentorship programs for youth aged 14 to 22 who are experiencing homelessness. The home, located in the central Las Vegas area, will be staffed by licensed social workers, counselors, and volunteers from various local nonprofits.
Carroll’s initiative will operate in partnership with several community organizations, including Nevada Youth Network, SafeNest, and the Las Vegas Urban League. These partners will help deliver wraparound services designed to help homeless youth transition to stable, independent living.
City officials have praised Carroll’s investment, calling it an example of how private leadership can drive public good.
“Coach Carroll’s generosity is exactly what our city needs,” said Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman. “We are facing a humanitarian crisis with our youth on the streets, and his contribution could not come at a better time. It’s a model of what civic responsibility looks like.”
Las Vegas, like many urban centers across the country, has seen a troubling rise in youth homelessness in recent years. According to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, over 4,000 youth experienced housing insecurity or homelessness in the Las Vegas metro area in 2024 alone.
Carroll has a long history of community engagement and social activism. While head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, he founded A Better LA, an initiative to reduce gang violence and support underserved communities in Southern California. His move to Las Vegas appears to mark a continuation — and escalation — of his commitment to social causes.
“This is just the beginning,” Carroll said. “We can’t fix everything overnight, but we can show these kids that they matter — that someone sees them and cares. That’s how real change starts.”
A press conference is scheduled for next week where Carroll and local leaders are expected to share more details about the shelter’s timeline, services, and volunteer opportunities.