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)

low income 1,200+

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.