Neighbor Network of Northern Nevada

06/12/2026

Brainteaser time! 🌳🧠

Why shouldn’t you trust trees?
Drop your guess below 👇

Brainteasers like this are a fun way to keep your brain active by encouraging problem-solving, memory, and creative thinking. Plus, they’re a great excuse to laugh at terrible puns.

06/11/2026

What if helping your Neighbor was as simple as sharing a skill you already have?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB8ifVJ34JU

At Neighbor Network of Northern Nevada's (N4) Time Exchange, every hour has value. Whether you're helping someone learn a new technology, offering a ride, sharing gardening tips, helping with household tasks, or teaching a hobby, you earn Time Credits that can be exchanged for help from other members.

It's a simple idea with a powerful impact: everyone has something to give, and everyone has something they need.

What skill would you share with the community?

Learn more here: https://neighbornv.org/what-we-do/time-exchange/

Time banking is an alternative, time-based currency that lets you contribute a skill or talent in exchange for free services from other members of your commu...

06/10/2026

🌟 Meet the Team: Jennifer Montoya, QIDP 🌟

Jennifer recently made the move from Phoenix, Arizona, to Northern Nevada and is enjoying everything Reno has to offer. She brings more than 15 years of experience supporting children, youth, and families through trauma-informed care, case management, advocacy, and community-based services.

With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a passion for helping people connect with the resources they need, Jennifer is dedicated to supporting healing, well-being, and meaningful community connections. Her experience in outreach, care coordination, and advocacy makes her a valuable member of the N4 team.

When she's not working, you'll likely find Jennifer spending time with family or exploring Northern Nevada's beautiful hiking trails and outdoor spaces.

Please join us in giving Jennifer a warm welcome to N4 and Northern Nevada! 💙

06/09/2026

Neighbor Network of Northern Nevada (N4) is hiring a Community Care Program Coordinator! This role helps oversee respite and supportive care services, coordinates support for members and families, assists with service planning, and helps ensure people receive the resources they need to live independently and stay connected to their communities.

It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems, staying organized, and supporting a team dedicated to making Northern Nevada a better place for everyone. Whether you're conducting orientations, coordinating services, connecting with families, or helping expand innovative programs, you'll play an important role in supporting our mission.

Ready to join a team that's building stronger communities through connection and support?

Learn more and apply today: https://neighbornv.org/careers/community-care-program-coordinator/

06/08/2026

We're honored to be nominated in the Nonprofit category for Best of the Sierra Nevada!

If N4 has made a difference in your life, we'd be grateful for your vote. You can vote once a day through June 19 at: https://www.votesierranevada.com/

Thank you for supporting our mission of building a village where Neighbors help Neighbors. Together, we're creating stronger connections, reducing isolation, and making Northern Nevada a better place for people of all ages and abilities.

06/08/2026

“The earth laughs in flowers.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌸

Flowers have a way of bringing people together. A shared garden, a bouquet for a Neighbor, or even a few minutes outside enjoying what’s blooming can brighten a day and help us feel more connected to the world around us.

At Neighbor Network of Northern Nevada, we know community grows the same way gardens do: with care, time, and people showing up for each other.

06/07/2026

We love this program!

The annual membership term runs from July 1 through June 30.

06/05/2026

N4 brainteaser time! 🎈

What kind of music scares balloons?
Sorry, balloons. We don’t make the rules.

Drop your best guess in the comments below.

06/04/2026

Most of us hear the same advice about staying healthy: eat well, exercise, and get enough sleep.

But research keeps showing that strong relationships and social connection matter just as much. People with meaningful connections tend to experience less stress, better mental health, and even improved long-term physical health.

That’s one of the reasons Neighbor Network of Northern Nevada’s Time Exchange is built around people helping people. Whether it’s sharing a skill, checking in on a Neighbor, or simply having someone to talk to, community connection makes a real difference.

Read more here:
https://neighbornv.org/why-strong-relationships-keep-us-healthier/

And How Being a Good Neighbor Makes All the Difference Most of us grow up hearing that eating well, exercising, and avoiding bad habits are the secrets to a long, healthy life. Those things matter, sure. But one of the most powerful predictors of well-being isn’t found in a gym or a