Turning Communities into Neighborhoods

Monday, September 28, was National Good Neighbor Day! As the largest nonprofit affordable housing developer in Nevada, we know how important it is to build communities and transform them into neighborhoods, where our residents thrive. Nevada HAND believes that good neighbors are key to creating connected communities, and we encourage our residents to interact and socialize with each other, our staff, and our guests. National Good Neighbor Day recognizes the value

2020-09-30T15:19:35-07:0009/30/2020|Categories: Resident Stories and Activities|

Nevada HAND, Future Smiles, and Liberty Dental Host Back-to-School Wellness Events

Students are facing new challenges this back-to-school season, but Team HAND has been working to provide families and students with the materials and resources they need to start the school year. This year, we have recognized that academic support for our residents is more important than ever before, especially as our students face remote learning, separation from educators and friends, academic and extra-curricular cancellations, and more. In partnership with Future

2020-09-17T18:00:18-07:0009/17/2020|Categories: Community Resources, Resident Stories and Activities|

Splashing into Summer

Summer is here in the Las Vegas Valley, which means lots of sunshine and hot weather. To keep residents cool at our Rome Pines Family Apartment community in North Las Vegas, we recently debuted a community splash pad, which is designed to be a fun, summer amenity for our younger residents. The splash pad is the first to be installed at a Nevada HAND property, and so far, we have

2020-07-20T22:21:44-07:0007/16/2020|Categories: Resident Stories and Activities|

Five Ways Nevada HAND is Social Distancing in Our Communities

Social distancing has become a priority in our communities, so we have adjusted our business practices to ensure the safety and health of our residents, our guests, our staff, and our communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced international change when it comes to community relations and business operations, but here at Nevada HAND, we are finding new ways adjust our everyday procedures and continue living our mission of creating

2020-07-08T17:51:08-07:0006/22/2020|Categories: Resident Stories and Activities|

Team HAND Wraps Up Golden Groceries Deliveries

In April, Nevada HAND partnered with Three Square Food Bank to expand the Golden Groceries program into our independent senior communities. The Golden Groceries program provides seniors with healthy, nutritious foods like fresh produce, bread, and non-perishable items. Many of Nevada HAND’s senior residents are on fixed incomes and are among the most vulnerable populations to COVID-19, so the Golden Groceries program helped us to mitigate food instability in our

2020-06-12T04:32:48-07:0006/11/2020|Categories: Resident Stories and Activities|

More Than a Home at Monsignor C.T. Shallow Apartment Homes

Over the last few weeks, through the generosity of an anonymous donor and our ongoing partnership with Three Square Food Bank, we have brought the Golden Groceries program right to our senior residents’ front doors. Team HAND has facilitated two rounds of deliveries to 2,000 of our independent senior residents, which has not only allowed us to reconnect after spending time apart, but also serve our residents who have been

2020-06-09T00:44:55-07:0006/01/2020|Categories: Resident Stories and Activities|

A Thank You from a Resident

Nevada HAND communities are home to about 7,600 residents in Southern Nevada, many of whom who have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our teams have been working around the clock to connect residents with crucial financial, educational, and medical resources. Our senior residents are included in one of the most vulnerable populations to COVID-19 due to underlying health conditions and age. Many seniors have stayed home to avoid

2020-06-03T20:17:25-07:0005/20/2020|Categories: Resident Stories and Activities|

Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday with the Help of Team HAND and Community Partners

On Monday, May 11, resident Julia Martin celebrated her 100th birthday with the support of Nevada HAND staff, family, and community partners, including CompassionCare Hospice and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD). Several residents gathered outside Silver Sky at Deer Springs Assisted Living community, where Julia resides, to watch a parade of neighbors, residents, and the LVMPD wish her a happy birthday. Julia has lived at Nevada HAND’s assisted living

All HANDs on Deck

The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted thousands of residents in Nevada and millions of people across the globe, but with every crisis, there are teams of helpers prepared to provide assistance to those who need it most. Nevada HAND serves more 7,600 residents in Southern Nevada, many of whom have been affected by the recent economic downturn. In our family communities, some of our residents are facing unemployment and a significant

2020-06-08T22:32:39-07:0004/28/2020|Categories: Community Resources, Resident Stories and Activities|

Nevada HAND Celebrates One Year of Food Pantries

Last year, Nevada HAND received a $1 million gift from a generous anonymous donor. Over the course of a year, this donation has allowed us to partner with T hree Square Food Bank to build, stock, and operate food pantries at three of our senior communities. In March of 2019, we introduced the food pantry concepts to our residents at Bonanza Pines, surveying them on their food needs and answering

Instilling a Love of Reading: A New Program for Resident Children

Our Resident Services team recently partnered with Spread the Word Nevada, a local nonprofit dedicated to advancing early childhood literacy by placing books in the homes of low-income and at-risk children. The organization donated books to start a reading pilot program at two of our family communities, including Rome Pines, our brand-new property in North Las Vegas. The goal? Have an adult read to the children and slowly transition to

2020-06-03T20:45:46-07:0012/31/2019|Categories: Resident Stories and Activities|

Home for the Holidays

There’s no place like home for the holidays. This year, our team members have gone above and beyond to help our resident families get into the holiday spirit and celebrate the season. From potlucks to entertainment to visits from Santa, this holiday season at our communities has been full of the warmth of friends and neighbors coming together to enjoy the holidays. Take a peek at some of the special

2020-06-03T20:56:47-07:0012/20/2019|Categories: Resident Stories and Activities|
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