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Seizing another great opportunity at NRHA
In June of 2011 I was invited to join the NRHAaccounting department as an accounting assistant. I was blown away at first, but extremely excited and motivated. While I love the duties of an administrative assistant, I have always dreamed of working in an accounting department. This was a dream opportunity. Coming from NRHA’s Section 8 department to the accounting department, however, has had its unique challenges.
Posted October 3, 2011 Read More
Getting to Know Lindsay Cirone, NRHA’s Occupancy Specialist
1. What do you want people to know about you? Lindsay: I love to cook. So next time you’re involved in a company potluck or school bake sale, let me know! It’s the most sincere thing I can do for someone. Making a nice meal for family and friends is the best way I know how to show love and appreciation. Plus, I’m Italian … so how could I not?   2. What made you decide to go into affordable housing?
Posted August 25, 2011 Read More
Community needs don’t stop when resources run low
Nevada Rural Housing Authority has reached that point where we have administered all our government issued Section 8 Vouchers for rental assistance and now must close our waiting list. And yet, the need is still out there in the community. The challenge for me is to try and find alternative services for people in need who walk into our lobby looking for assistance. I’ve done quite a bit of research online and am currently working on compiling a list to help the public to locate services and resources available in Northern Nevada.
Posted June 30, 2011 Read More
Putting DIY know-how to work saving energy at home
Have you ever wondered, “What is the difference between Weatherization and Home Performance?” Even if you haven’t, I’ll tell you. Weatherization is the process of retrofitting a home to improve energy efficiency and Home Performance is the result of those efficiency measures. Here are some do-it-yourself weatherization tips to improve your home’s performance and make it more energy efficient.
Posted June 7, 2011 Read More
When the pupil becomes the teacher
I have been with Nevada Rural Housing Authority for nearly 12 years and I can’t remember a day that I didn’t learn something! I go home each night and help my kids with their homework and can’t imagine what they must be feeling with all the information being given to them and what their brains have to retain. Then I go to work and feel the same thing about myself. HUD’s regulations seem to change by the minute, so you have to stay sharp to keep up.
Posted May 25, 2011 Read More