HOPE 702 connects people in crisis to the nearest cooling centers, shelters, food, water, and pet resources — instantly, for free, with any phone.
"Nobody should die on a Las Vegas sidewalk because they didn't know where to go."
Las Vegas summers reach 115°F. For the thousands of people living unsheltered in the valley, that's not a weather report — it's a matter of survival. HOPE 702 was built by a local who got tired of watching people suffer steps away from resources they didn't know existed.
We built a single, simple tool: text the word HOPE to our number and receive an instant list of the closest cooling centers, shelters, food distributions, water stations, and pet-friendly resources near you. No app. No internet. No account. Just a text.
We believe access to emergency resources shouldn't require a smartphone, Wi-Fi, or knowing the right people. It should take five seconds and a basic cell phone — because that's often all someone in crisis has.
Three steps. Any phone. Any time. Because help shouldn't be complicated.
Send the word HOPE to our number from any cell phone — no data plan, no smartphone required. Standard SMS only.
Reply with your zip code or cross streets. Our system instantly matches you to the nearest open resources in real time.
Receive a text back within seconds listing open facilities, distances, hours, and whether they accept pets — updated daily.
We designed a wallet-sized card that outreach workers, shelters, churches, food banks, and community members can hand out on the streets of Las Vegas. Durable. Minimal. Everything you need in one glance.
The HOPE Card is printed on waterproof, tear-resistant stock. Small enough to fold into a pocket, durable enough to survive the desert heat. Every card is a lifeline.
HOPE 702 is entirely volunteer-run. Your donation covers SMS costs, server infrastructure, card printing, and expanding to new cities.
$5 covers 500 text responses. $25 prints a pack of 100 cards for outreach workers. $100 funds a month of a new city expansion.
HOPE 702 is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible. EIN: pending.
Partner with us, request cards, bring HOPE to your city, or just say hello. We read every message.