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!
Finding community, building opportunity.
How a Nevada HAND Resident Services Coordinator and a former pro baseball player began a plan to help local student athletes achieve their dreams.
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!
National Recognition for Resident Services Program: CORES Certification
CORES is an incredibly rigorous certification program that recognizes organizations with a proven track record of providing quality resident services coordination in affordable rental housing.
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.
We are Better Together: the May 2023 Regional Housing Forum
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
. 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.
Birthday Club and Coleslaw: How One Resident Builds Community
“Being kind and being there and being gracious, it goes a long way sometimes for people.” - Janice, Flamingo Pines resident
Beyond Being “Green”: How Energy Efficiency Serves Our Community, Residents, and Business Model
The Nevada HAND team continually examines how energy-conscious construction and operational choices help us deliver on our mission as well as contribute to the sustainability of our neighborhoods and our region.