LAS VEGAS (LVN) — Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers joined community partners Thursday to mark the start of Walker Furniture’s 32nd annual Home for the Holidays program, a long-running local initiative aimed at supporting families in need during the holiday season.
This year, 30 Las Vegas families will receive essential furniture items, including beds, sofas, and kitchen tables, helping to create safer and more stable home environments. Several of the families were nominated directly by LVMPD officers who identified unmet needs while responding to calls for service throughout the year.
LVMPD officials said the program reflects a broader commitment to community-oriented policing that extends beyond enforcement. Officers are encouraged to recognize when families are struggling and to help connect them with resources that can make a lasting difference.
“These deliveries do more than furnish a home,” LVMPD representatives said. “They provide comfort, dignity, and reassurance to families that they are not alone and that their community cares.”
The kickoff event was held at the Palms, where attendees gathered to celebrate the start of the deliveries, which are expected to begin in the coming days. Entertainment was provided by Las Vegas performers Clint Holmes and Kelly Clinton Holmes, who volunteered their time to support the cause.
Undersheriff Andrew Walsh addressed attendees, highlighting the importance of long-standing partnerships between law enforcement and local businesses. Walker Furniture’s involvement in the program spans more than three decades, making it one of the longest-running charitable holiday initiatives in Southern Nevada.
LVMPD officials also emphasized that the program aligns with the expectations set by Sheriff Kevin McMahill, who has repeatedly stressed the importance of empathy, compassion, and service in policing.
“This tradition goes to the heart of what we ask of our officers,” LVMPD officials said. “Recognizing the humanity in every situation and caring deeply about the people we serve.”
As furniture deliveries begin, organizers said the impact of the program will extend well beyond the holiday season, helping families establish a sense of stability and support that can carry into the new year.