United Labor Agency of Nevada
AFL-CIO Community Services
(702) 648-3500
1201 N. Decatur, Suite 106
Las Vegas, Nevada 89108
phone: (702) 648-3500
fax: (702) 648-3509

email:
United Way of Nevada

AFL-CIO
and
United Way

ULAN is...

  • A nonprofit, joint venture of Nevada AFL-CIO and the United Way of Southern Nevada.

  • The only labor sponsored, United Way partnering agency in Nevada.

  • Directed by a Board of Trustees chaired by Danny L. Thompson, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Nevada AFL-CIO, and comprised of representatives of organized labor, the community and United Way of Southern Nevada.

  • Funded by United Way of Nevada, designated payroll deductions, and direct contributions. ULAN also depends on community donations of non-perishable food, household and hygiene products. In-kind donations of goods and services help keep costs down for ULAN.

  • As the community services arm of the AFL-CIO, ULAN is dedicated to helping union members and the community during times of need.

Making a Difference!

Nevada AFL-CIO
ULAN provides various programs to assist union members and their families who have been victims of an accident, illness, layoff, disaster or any situation that has caused a hardship.

How does ULAN work?

When members of local unions and their families are referred to ULAN, they are interviewed by ULAN staff who will assess their needs. These needs are met by referrals to appropriate off-site agencies or through the direct assistance programs provided on-site by ULAN. All discussions held with the ULAN staff remain confidential. There is no fee for ULAN's assistance. To receive assistance from ULAN, union memebers must be referred by their union.

 

Basic Needs Solutions Program

Information and Referral

ULAN locates available resources, prescreens for eligibility and makes referrals to appropriate human and health services. ULAN works with other nonprofit organizations and government agencies to assist clients in this manner.

Case Management

Intake and client assessment provides the information necessary for ULAN to plan a course of action for the client, thus preventing further crisis and promoting self-sufficiency. This case management usually results in the coordination of ULAN programs, collaborative efforts with other agencies and advocacy on behalf of the client.

Emergency Assistance

Through ULAN's emergency assistance funds we can provide a safety net to prevent homelessness, hunger and utility service disconnections. We can also assist in obtaining health care needs, household items and funds to cover the costs of gainful employment.

Pantry

The on-site ULAN food bank provides non-perishable food and, when available, food vouchers. ULAN also distributes basic household and hygiene products.

 

Citizenship Assistance Program

ULAN's Citizen Assistance Program assists legal immigrants with the naturalization process and with filling out related documents regarding their immigration status. Explaining the process and eligibility requirements as well as helping the applicant study the oral and written test is a vital part of this program. Applicants are also referred to existing no-cost classes for study of English as a Second Language (ESL) and the US government.

Holiday Program

Holiday Food Baskets

ULAN's holiday food baskets provide special holiday foods for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hundreds of baskets are distributed to needy familiers enabling them to prepare traditional holiday dinners even though they may be facing hard times.

Toy Box

During the winter season, ULAN invites parents who have utilized our programs to pick up new toys to give to their children for the holidays.

Community Services Program

"U" Book

Help for Tough Times is an informational and explanatory guide of human service providers which benefits everyone in the community. The flip over design allows the contents to be read in both English and Spanish, all in one easy-to-read booklet.

Community Services Provider Network (CSPN)

In order to futher reach people in need throughout the community, ULAN has taken the initiative to form a network of community service providers. This network enhances the delivery of services to the community by enabling participating agencies to provide each other with information and availability of services. Most importantly, the people of our community benefit from this sharing of resources and the collaboration of multiple agencies.

Gifts In Kind

ULAN partners with United Way of Souther Nevada in administering the Gifts In Kind program. Through this collaboration, United Way participating agencies can purchase resources at greatly reduced cost.

Citizen Outreach

ULAN has formed a partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno Cooperative Extension, to reach out to legal immigrants and help prepare them for citizenship. This program is provided at the Cambridge Community Center and is free to the community.

Making a Difference!
Call for an appointment: (702) 648-3500

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 1201 N. Decatur, Suite 106
Las Vegas, Nevada 89108
phone: (702) 648-3500
fax: (702) 648-3509

email: