WHY RENO?
40+
Adult entertainment industry establishments in Reno
9,100+
Potential victims of exploitation and trafficking identified online
35-50M$
The Nevada brothel industry profits are approximately $35-50 million annually.
OUR STORY
Sharing the hope & love of Jesus with exploited & trafficked women in Reno…
After serving with Scarlet Hope in Louisville for over a year, Jarré Poh launched Scarlet Hope Reno in 2013. In 2023, Halie Meiners became the Executive Director. Today, we have the privilege of bringing a tray of hors d’oeuvres and a Bible verse card to an average of 120 women every week to Reno’s strip clubs. Our consistency in places where 70% of trafficking occurs establishes us as safe people these women can trust. Many of them come from Dallas, Sacramento, San Francisco, and other cities, so our influence extends beyond Reno, Nevada. In 2020, we started serving our women through the access of our Resource Center, and in 2022, we launched our Hope for Her program where we hope to see continual growth and the floodgates opened up with women who are seeking self-led empowerment and a desire to grow in the Lord.
Our Efforts
With the help of our volunteers, our team is making an impact, one woman at a time, through the following efforts.
We maintain consistent weekly presence inside local clubs and through digital outreach, building trust with women over time.
Get Involved
We cannot do any of this without our incredible team of volunteers. Read more about how you can serve and sign up for our next Volunteer Orientation.
A Place of Refuge in Reno
In Reno, we have a dedicated Resource Center where women can step into a safe, welcoming space outside of their work environments.
This space allows us to offer:
- • Bible studies and discipleship gatherings
- • One-on-one conversations and prayer
- • Case support and resource coordination
- • Practical needs such as clothing, hygiene supplies, and meals
- • Volunteer training and preparation
More than a building, the Resource Center is a place where women are known by name, welcomed without judgment, and invited into community.
Life at Scarlet Hope Reno
Join an Outreach Team
Thursdays | 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM 2x per month commitment
Volunteers join a trained team to bring encouragement, prayer, and resources directly to women working in local clubs.
Cook Teams
Flexible scheduling
Prepare home-cooked meals for outreach nights.
Participate in Digital Outreach
Tuesdays | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 2x per month commitment Serve virtually or in person
Digital Outreach volunteers connect with women through text-based conversations, offering prayer, encouragement, and consistent follow-up.
Gift Drops
Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas
Help assemble and deliver thoughtful gifts, write notes of encouragement, and participate in outreach tied to each holiday.
Impact in Reno
7,100+
of women reached in 2025
943
of women requested prayer
779
referrals to safe partnerships and care programs
Behind every number is a woman who now knows she is seen, loved, and not forgotten by God.
Give hope to exploited & trafficked women in Reno
Your donation will be designated to furthering our mission in Reno, NV