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!
Healthy Aging and Community Fun: Senior Wellness Festival 2024
The Senior Wellness Festival is an annual community event that provides Nevada HAND senior residents free access to health and wellness resources, education, and services. This year over 30 local partners joined the Resident Services team to service 500 attendees!
Advancing the National Conversation About Affordable Housing
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
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
We are proud to celebrate another exciting recognition of Nevada HAND's work at the 2024 NAIOP Spotlight Awards!
When Passion and Service Make Good Business: A Chat with Nevada HAND’s Founder
We recently sat down with Nevada HAND’s founder, Mike Mullin, to learn more about what inspired him to start this company 30 years ago. Mike moved to Las Vegas in the ‘70s with a very different career plan in mind, but eventually started a professional journey that satisfied his passion for real estate development and served a pressing community need.
More Than Plants Grow Here: How Gardens Promote Health and Community
Gardening grows so much more than plants. Children and adults who plant and tend a garden improve their health and wellness while deepening their sense of connection to the world and their community.
Ambassadorship in Action: Expanding Impact
Five questions with: Jill Lamonte, long-time Nevadan, Berkshire Hathaway Realtor, HAND Collaborative Emerging Leaders Board Member, and Nevada HAND Board Advisor
Mission in Action: Government Relations
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
Affordable housing provides a foundation that helps individuals
Back-to-School Prep on Your Doorstep
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.