Nevada HAND’s CEO Testifies before United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Audra Hamernik, CEO of Nevada HAND and a member of NHC’s Board of Directors, was invited to appear before the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs to testify at a hearing entitled, “Affordability and Accessibility: Addressing the Housing Needs of America’s Seniors.”
Audra provided the committee with an overview of Nevada HAND’s experience in providing affordable housing and supportive services to seniors in Nevada. She discussed the challenges seniors are facing when finding and maintaining an accessible and affordable place to live. She also discussed the challenges that Nevada HAND faces when developing and maintaining multi-family and senior affordable housing serving the lowest income seniors and those who have experienced homelessness.
You can read her full testimony HERE or watch the hearing HERE. Audra begins speaking at 00:33:01.
Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas Receives $1 Million Gift
Habitat for Humanity International and 83 U.S. Habitat affiliate organizations recently received $436 million in unrestricted giving from American author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Habitat of Humanity Las Vegas received $1 million of that gift to increase and expand their work. The donation will help further Habitat’s vision of a world where everyone has equitable access to a safe, decent and affordable place to call home. Check out this month’s Member Spotlight to learn more about Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas.
Executive Director Hired for Rebuilding Together Northern Nevada
Rebuilding Together Northern Nevada (RTNNV) welcomed their first staff member, Executive Director Katie Pace, this month. Katie served as Board President for over two years and was instrumental in founding RTNNV. She worked to build a strong foundation of committees and volunteers to provide home repairs for low-income homeowners. Congratulations to Katie and RTNNV!
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