Thank you so much. I really appreciate the Lend A Hand help.It means a lot to many of us.
- MaryAbout Lend A Hand of Boulder City
Founded by caring local residents and organizations over 25 years ago, Lend A Hand has continuously helped Boulder City senior and disabled residents remain independent in their homes with dignity and basic services. Each year our volunteers serve over 400 clients, most of whom are low income. We are donation based; clients may donate if they choose. In addition, the community generously supports Lend A Hand financially and through volunteer hours.
Volunteers
Over 60 volunteers provide transportation services, 30 provide in-home services, and 5 supplement our office staff.
Our Staff
| Executive Director: | Shannon Eckman |
| Volunteer Coordinators - Transportation: | Shurron Dunning |
| Volunteer Coordinator - In Home Services: | Nancy Lyytikainen |
| Staff Assistant: | Maria Rondeau |
Board of Directors
Members serve for 2 year renewable terms. * Will renew.
| POSITION & NAME | ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING | PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE | MO/YR BEGAN |
TERM END |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President Georgia Wenzel |
St. Christopher Church | Nursing Home Administrator - Retired | 9/15 | 11/18 |
| Vice President Lydia Moore |
Faith Christian Church | Nurse, Case Manager - Retired | 11/89 | 11/17 |
| Secretary Barbara Paulsen |
Boulder City United Methodist Church | Registered Dietician - Retired | 11/12 | 11/18 |
| Treasurer Christine Schwab, C.P.A. |
Member-at-large | Certified Public Accountant | 11/11 | 11/17 |
| Trustees | ||||
| Phyllis Bachhuber | St. Andrew's Catholic Church | School Psychologist - Retired | 11/09 | 11/18 |
| Shirley Buck | LDS Black Canyon Ward | National Park Service Property Officer - Retired |
2002 | 11/18 |
| Salome Jarvis | Boulder City Hospital | Volunteer and Clerical | 2/12 | 2/17 |
| Terri Merz | Member-at-large | Marriage & Family Therapist - Retired | 11/16 | 11/18 |
| Victor Thomas | Boulder City Sunrise Rotary | U.S.A. Air Force - Retired | 11/16 | 11/18 |
| Lettie Zimmerman | Rotary Club of Boulder City | Corporate Manager - Retired | 11/04 | 11/18 |
| Emerita | ||||
| Shirley Putz | St. Christopher's Church | Nurse & Trainer - Retired | 11/89 | 11/18 |
| Advisory Committee | ||||
| Fred Bachhuber | Member-at-large | College Professor - Retired | 9/14 | 9/18 |
| Fran Haraway | Member-at-large | School Teacher - Retired, Published Author | 5/14 | 5/18 |
| Susan Houck | Member-at-large | Bank Manager | 9/14 | 9/18 |
| Robert Wattenbarger | Member-at-large | Business Manager - Retired | 9/14 | 9/18 |
Lend A Hand is a Nevada non-profit corporation which was founded in 1989 and attained IRS 501(c)(3) status by 1994, therefore your donation may be tax deductible. Our service is limited to seniors 60 years of age and older, and disabled regardless of age. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, disability, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected status as required by federal or state law.
