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!
Scouting Art at Ice Age Fossils State Park
Two Girl Scouts troops based at Nevada HAND communities recently took a special field trip to the new Ice Age Fossils State Park and got to meet Tahoe Mack, a Gold Award Girl Scout and the visionary behind the life-sized mammoth sculpture at the entrance to the park.
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
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.
