HANDWritten: Nevada HAND’s Blog
Our blog is packed with resident stories, what’s happening in our communities, and other news. Check out some of our recent features and learn more about our impact in Southern Nevada!
Addressing Food Insecurity with Senior Food Pantries
Our Resident Services team is proud to offer on-site food pantries to help seniors facing food insecurity.
Rome Pines Resident Upgrades Her Home with Her Magical Touch
After working as a custodian for 18 years, Rome Pines resident, Jean Robinson, goes back to school to become an interior designer.
Flamingo Pines Senior Apartments Receives LEED’s Gold Certification
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) awarded Nevada HAND’s Flamingo Pines Senior Apartments an outstanding score for creating healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings.
NeighborWorks Week 2022
NeighborWorks Week (June 4-11) was celebrated all month long as our Resident Services team continues to focus on empowering our residents to achieve their goals and transform their lives.
Spotlight on Resident Services: Brianna & Pat
With the help of Resident Services Coordinator, Brianna, Pat acquired the energy assistance she needed to run her air conditioning during the hot Las Vegas summers.
Meet Our New Director of Fundraising, Andrew Gaines
Andrew Gaines joined Nevada HAND in April 2022 as Director of Fundraising bringing over 17 years of professional experience in fundraising.
Resident Services Spotlight: Free Kindles for Seniors
To combat social isolation and disconnection due to COVID-19, Resident Services Coordinators work with our qualifying residents, ages 60+, to fill out applications for free Kindle Fire Tablets and assistance to cover some cost of Wi-Fi services through Seniors in Service.
Meet Our New Government Relations Manager, Arielle Edwards
Arielle Edwards joined Nevada HAND in December of 2021 as Government Relations Manager bringing over 10 years of professional experience in political campaign organizing, non-profit advocacy, and government affairs.
Resident Services 2021 Summary
Our Resident Services team continuously strives to improve the lives of our residents based on our four pillars: Education, Health & Wellness, Financial Stability, and Community Engagement.
Neighbor Chats: Edna Whiting
From the family you’re born into, to the family you build over time, every connection is special in its own way. For Harmon Pines resident, Edna, her neighbors have become family.
