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

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

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

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

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

Back-to-school season is usually accompanied by excitement, a little nervousness about new classes and teachers, and looking forward to reconnecting with friends. For low income families, though, it can also be a time of high stress. For these families, especially those with more than one child, back-to-school season can mean being able to pay their bills or sacrificing their child being ready for school. According to Huntington Bank’s annual Backpack

Our residents are taking the summer to show off their gardening skills! Just after Memorial Day, an Eagle Scout troop, alongside Master Gardeners from the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, our team, and residents, built a community garden at our Sky View Pines community. In just a few short weeks, the garden is in full bloom and has quickly become a point of pride for our residents. Residents who we