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Project REACH Senior Expo 2026, Powered by NV Energy
August 18, 20, 25, 27, 2026
8:00 AM-12:00 PM
August 18 | Rio Convention Center
August 20 | Aliante Casino and Hotel
August 25 & 27 | Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall
If you are age 62 or older and need help paying your electric, gas, water, or sewer bill, UWSN’s Project REACH Senior Expo, powered by NV Energy, may be able to offer the assistance you need.
Check out last year's event!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Support our community’s seniors by sponsoring the Project REACH Senior Expos today. Click here to review the sponsorship flyer.
The Project REACH Senior Expos run on volunteer power.
Be part of the team that connects our community’s seniors with the assistance they need. Sign up to volunteer at the date and location that works for you:
August 18 | Rio Convention Center
August 20 | Aliante Casino and Hotel
August 25 | Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall
August 27 | Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall
Assistance Eligibility
Age 62 or older on a before the event date.
Have a past due utility bill. The utility bill must be in the name and service address of the applicant requesting assistance.
Eligible applicants can access up to $300 in assistance once every 12 months for essential utilities such as electricity, gas, water, trash, propane, and sewer.
Additionally, eligible seniors may qualify for up to $400 in natural gas assistance through Southwest Gas’ Energy Share program.
Meet the income eligibility guidelines displayed to the right.
Income Eligibility Guidelines for Utility Assistance
| Household Size | Annual Income | Monthly Income |
| 1 | $31,300 | $2,608.33 |
| 2 | $42,300 | $3,525.00 |
| 3 | $53,300 | $4,441.67 |
| 4 | $64,300 | $5,358.33 |
| 5 | $75,300 | $6,275.00 |
| 6 | $86,300 | $7,191.67 |
| 7 | $97,300 | $8,108.33 |
| 8 | $108,300 | $9,025.00 |
| Each Additional | + $11,000 | + $916.67 |
Please Bring the Following
We encourage seniors to bring all past-due utility bills to help us assess their eligibility for available assistance programs.
Nevada Driver’s License or Nevada State ID
Copies of all current past-due utility bills (the address on the ID must match the address on the utility bill).
Proof of recent income or pending income. Examples include the following:
Social Security Statement found at ssa.gov/myaccount
Note: The Social Security Administration will NOT be on-site at the Senior Expos. Please plan to bring all appropriate documents.
Letter from your employer on current letterhead
Current bank statement showing recent deposit activity
Current income tax records
Paycheck stub
Proof of enrollment in SNAP and/or Medicaid
Transportation
New this year: Bus Passes at the Event
Free RTC bus passes will be available, while supplies last, through UWSN’s Project REACH community partners:
Request Free Transportation: Nevada 211
Seniors can call Nevada 211 to request free transportation to and from the event. Transportation is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
