We Give a Hand Up — Not a Handout

HandZ Up Nevada was built by a single mom who needed it — and didn't have it.

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Our Story

From Displaced to Thriving — We Know the Road

Founder Lyn Smith built HandZ Up Nevada because she has lived it. After moving to Nevada and going through a divorce, she found herself displaced with three daughters and no support system. The resources she needed simply weren't there.

Through God's grace, the help of others, and sheer determination, Lyn got back on her feet. Then she made a decision: no other single mom in Las Vegas should have to figure this out alone.

Though officially founded in 2017, Lyn has been supporting women with resources since 2006. HandZ Up provides what she wished she'd had — housing and transportation help, job readiness training, financial education, and mental health therapy — all at no cost to the women we serve.

  • You matter, and you don't have to do this alone
  • A safe, judgment-free space to get back on your feet
  • Real skills and confidence to stay up — for good
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Who We Are

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission

HandZ Up provides support and wrap-around services to displaced single mothers and their children in the Las Vegas Valley — at no cost to the families we serve.

We equip women with the confidence, skills, and community they need to move past simply surviving — and start genuinely thriving.

Our Vision

A Las Vegas Valley where every single mother has access to the resources and support she needs to become:

  • Confident in who she is
  • Successful in her career and finances
  • Self-sustaining — for herself and her kids

Ready to be part of the story?

Whether you need help, want to volunteer your time, or want to fund change in Southern Nevada — HandZ Up has a place for you.