Resident Stories and Activities
Check out some of our recent news features and other need-to-know stories about residents and community development.
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.
The Furry Therapist
Meet Finley: a therapy dog who is a regular visitor to Nevada HAND's Silver Sky assisted living community.
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.
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.
Taking the Stairs: A Resident Plans to Reach New Heights
Health and wellness inspiration from a Pacific Pines resident who is taking her love of physical activity to new heights!
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.
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.
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
