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!

Honoring Service

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A Decatur Commons Senior resident and US Air Force Veteran shared his experience with the Honor Flight program.

Advancing the National Conversation About Affordable Housing

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Nevada HAND hosted a special community tour for attendees at the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies.

Eritrea to Cornell: A Student’s Journey

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Nevada HAND resident Remay T. is a pre-med student at UNLV, and was recently accepted to the prestigious and highly competitive Weill Cornell Medicine Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program.

NAIOP Southern Nevada Spotlight Award for Decatur Commons

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We are proud to celebrate another exciting recognition of Nevada HAND's work at the 2024 NAIOP Spotlight Awards!

Mission in Action: Government Relations

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Nevada HAND's Director of Government Relations, Arielle Edwards, recently returned from the 82nd Legislative Session in Carson City. During the session, and year-round, Ms. Edwards works to champion legislation and policies that support desperately needed affordable housing options in Nevada.

Lifelong Learning Starts with a Place to Call Home

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Affordable housing provides a foundation that helps individuals

Back-to-School Prep on Your Doorstep

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The Resident Services team designs Back-to-School Wellness events as a one-stop-shop for families with school-aged children living in Nevada HAND communities.

We are Better Together: the May 2023 Regional Housing Forum

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This is about partnership, not competition. We are better together. On May 8th, 2023, the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA) convened an impactful forum featuring essential voices in the affordable housing conversation.

NeighborWorks Week: Empowering Residents through Financial Literacy Classes

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. As a member of NeighborWorks, Nevada HAND joined network organizations across the country participating in NeighborWorks Week from June 3-10, celebrating programming that empowers communities and enhances lives. As part of this effort, we are proud to highlight the impact of financial literacy programs led by Resident Services Coordinators and community partners.