Nevada: Complex Caters to HIV/AIDS Patients, Makes Living Affordable

On Aug. 10, the nonprofit Aid for AIDS of Nevada hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on a renovated, affordable development for low-income Nevadans living with HIV. Approximately 20 tenants "can't wait" to move in, said Jennifer Morss, AFAN's executive director.

The development includes a clubhouse as well as eight single-bedroom cottages and three dormitory-like pods with four bedrooms each. The renovated spaces have been painted warm colors and outfitted with new granite countertops and furniture donated by World Market Center. The project revives a property abandoned a year-and-a-half ago by its previous landlord.

A community garden has been established, where specially developed soil from gardeners at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas will grow organic vegetables.

Housing coordinator Bobby Townsend worked with other future residents all summer on building repairs and landscaping the common areas. "It's a safe place, a home" for residents, he said. "In here, everyone will understand what everyone's going through."

For more information on AFAN, visit www.afanlv.org.

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