Mission, Vision, & Values

Nevada HAND improves the lives of low-income individuals by providing affordable housing solutions and supportive Resident Services. We are committed to providing positive living environments where healthy, engaged, empowered residents can improve their economic status and take pride in their communities. We believe that providing opportunities and support for financial stability, health and wellness, education, and community engagement will help our residents reach their full potential and access opportunities to live well.

Having a stable, affordable home is critical to nearly every aspect of an individual’s life, the overall health of a community, and economic opportunity for the region. As the largest affordable housing developer in the state of Nevada, we build, manage, and advocate for the production and preservation of affordable housing for low-income individuals and families. We see firsthand how a stable, affordable home impacts individuals, families, and entire communities, from educational outcomes in school-age children to productivity in the workforce, greater civic and community engagement, greater independence for older adults, and better health outcomes for all ages. 

Affordable homes for low-income families and individuals are the foundation for great communities where people and economies thrive, and we are proud to be part of the solution for Southern Nevada. We thrive in collaboration, working with municipalities, a variety of public and private partners, and individuals to work towards affordable housing solutions for our region. We rely on our core values of curiosity, respect, resourcefulness, and integrity to deliver our mission, help our residents, and advance our community – creating opportunities to live well for years to come.

Annual Economic Impact

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$107 million

in construction activity
(local income, taxes, and local government revenue)

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1,200+

local jobs supported by construction activity

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$25 million

average rent savings from market-rate apartments, flowing back into the local economy

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Residents (seniors, adults, and children)
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communities in Southern Nevada
21 Independent Senior communities
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independent senior communities
12 Family communities
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family communities
2 Assisted Living communities
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assisted living communities
225 Units under construction
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units under construction

History & Company Milestones

Nevada HAND was founded in 1993 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions for Southern Nevada’s rapidly growing population. Today, our organization is the leading affordable housing provider in Nevada with over 8,000 residents at 35 beautiful communities.

1993

 Nevada HAND is founded by Mike Mullin.

1997

HAND Construction Company is established to build affordable multi-family developments. Since then, HAND Construction Company has also built several other nonprofit service centers in the Valley, including Boys & Girls Club facilities and the Shannon West Homeless Youth Center.

1999

Stewart Pines Apartment Homes opens as Nevada HAND’s first independent senior development.

2001

HAND Property Management is formed, managing our affordable communities throughout Southern Nevada. 

Apache Pines Apartment Homes opens as Nevada HAND’s first family development.

2003

Nevada HAND’s Resident Services team begins work in providing supportive services, connections to local resources, and programs to create a sense of neighborhood throughout the community.

2007

Silver Sky Assisted Living opens as Nevada HAND’s first assisted living community.

2014

Nevada HAND’s Westcliff Pines II development receives LEED Platinum certification, the first multifamily property in the state to obtain the designation.

2018

Boulder Pines Community Campus opens as a collaborative hub of affordable homes, a Boys & Girls Club, and the Lutheran Social Services headquarters. Boulder Pines is the largest Community Development Block Grant in Nevada history.

2019

Nevada HAND receives its first $1 million donation from an anonymous donor. The funds are used for a senior pantry and dining program, including three built-in food pantries with fresh produce, dairy, and proteins; food demonstrations from licensed nutritionists; and a pantry manager for the program.

2019

Rose Gardens, a 120-unit community in North Las Vegas in partnership with the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority, is awarded the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credit Excellence for Public Housing.

2019

Nevada HAND receives its first $2 million donation from an anonymous donor. With these funds, Nevada HAND partners with Three Square Food Bank to expand Three Square’s Golden Groceries program into its senior communities in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. In eight weeks, Nevada HAND distributed over 80 tons of food to its senior residents, include non-perishables, fresh produce, and bread.

2020

HAND Construction Company completes all phases of Rome Pines Apartment Homes and Flamingo Pines Apartment Homes, adding 467 additional affordable units to Nevada HAND’s portfolio.

Affordable Housing in Nevada

Nevada faces a critical shortfall of affordable housing for low income individuals and families. Closing the gap and ensuring a steady pipeline of new affordable housing, as well as preserving existing affordable housing, is critical to the state’s long-term success.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development defines an “affordable home” as one that a household can obtain for 30 percent or less of its annual income.

If a low (or even median-income) household pays more than 30% of its income to rent and utilities, they are considered cost-burdened. Especially for low income households, elevated housing costs can force households to make difficult decisions, like whether pay rent or buy groceries, make car payments, fill a prescription, or take care of other necessary expenses. If a family is faced with an unexpected bill or expense, like a car repair or medical emergency, it can place them into a significant financial hardship that can spiral out of control, even leading to homelessness and further housing instability.

Stable, affordable housing has benefits for every aspect of a community and a family. For a family or an individual, stable and affordable housing leads to more productive employees, better school performance and attendance for students, better overall health and health outcomes, and more social and civic engagement. 

Affordable housing can impact nearly every aspect of an individual’s life – from their physical and mental health to educational outcomes. A stable, high-quality home also significantly impacts entire communities, making them safer, more cohesive, and more attractive for families, individuals, employers, and others.

In short, everyone benefits when communities have affordable homes.

Check out these great resources for learning more about the issue of affordable housing:

Affordable and Available homes per 300 renter households bar graph.

Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition

ELI: Extremely Low Income; AMI: Area Median Income

112,872Renter households in Nevada that pay more than half of their income to housing.
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Renter households in Nevada that pay more than 30% of their income to rent.

Source: Affordable Rental ACTION

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Shortage of affordable and available rental homes for extremely low-income renters

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Percentage of extremely low-income renter households with severe cost burden

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Annual household income needed to afford a two-bedroom rental home at HUD Fair Market Rent

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Affordable and available homes per 100 renter households

FAQs

Nevada HAND is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that develops and manages affordable housing communities in Southern Nevada. We are the largest nonprofit affordable housing developer in the state, with 35 family, senior, and assisted living communities in our portfolio. We prioritize the stability and wellness of our residents by building communities that are “more than a home” and connecting residents with resources that allow them to live well.

There are more than 8,000 children, working adults, and seniors on fixed incomes who call a Nevada HAND community their home. We are continually working to develop and build additional communities to welcome even more Southern Nevada neighbors in need of affordable housing.

Nevada HAND was established by Mike Mullin in 1993. For three decades, our organization has served thousands of Nevada’s most vulnerable residents, and we continue to create communities and opportunities for seniors and families with modest incomes. For more information on our history, click here.

Nevada HAND does not provide direct rental assistance; however, our Resident Services teams are available to connect residents with financial resources that may provide rental assistance.

Nevada HAND’s Home Office is located at 295 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 101, Las Vegas, NV 89119. We have 35 affordable housing communities throughout the Las Vegas Valley, and you can locate them on our Explore Our Homes page.

Nevada HAND has 35 communities across Southern Nevada. You can learn more about each community on the Explore Our Homes page. There is a navigable map and links to property websites, where you can learn more about an individual community.

Currently, Nevada HAND only has communities in areas of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson. We maintain an extensive peer network throughout the U.S., however, for feedback, best practices, advocacy, and support.

As a 501(c)(3) organization, Nevada HAND is strengthened by the generosity of our community. We encourage you to make your tax-deductible donation
today in support of our mission and our low-income residents. When you donate to Nevada HAND, it builds opportunity and affordable housing for low-income seniors and families and enables us to provide vital services to the 8,000 residents that call our properties home. If you’re interested in donating to our organization, please visit the Support Us page.

Nevada HAND is an equal opportunity employer, and we offer a wide variety of career opportunities within the areas of corporate administration, construction and development, caregivers and health professionals, and on-site management and resident services. We have a robust employee benefits package, including health benefits, 401(k) with generous employer match, tuition reimbursement, fun team activities, and more. If you are interested in joining Team HAND, please visit the Join Our Team page for application materials and job openings.