RSVP partners with Carson City Sheriff's Office to bring Christmas packages to troops
For more than 43 years, the Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has been serving the rural counties of Nevada with community volunteer opportunities. This year they decided to focus their holiday spirit on veterans and military personnel with a “Christmas Packages to our Troops” donation.
RSVP was thrilled to team up with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office to collect and send “Christmas packages to our Troops” serving overseas. The Project is organized by Gardnerville resident, Sally Wiley, who is currently in D.C. on an honor flight.
Christmas cookies, signed Christmas cards, hot chocolate, and non-perishable foods were among the wish list items that will be packaged and sent off.
“‘Caring is Giving’ and RSVP encourages Nevadans to give of their time and resources to support Veterans, even if it is only for a few hours per week or month,” said Executive Director and CEO Susan Haas, who is a U.S. Navy Veteran herself.
RSVP is now offering “Veterans VIP” program for Veteran Services.
They offer transportation, home companionship, homemaker services, farmers market coupons, benefits and eligibility, housing referrals, education, and so much more.
“It’s very important to us that we serve our veteran community in our area,” said Haas.
They are also “Reaching for Zero” to help veterans dealing with thoughts of suicide.
“RSVP encourages seniors to access our free services if they are in need,” said Haas. “Studies prove that caring, kindness and compassion are activities that improve health, overall well being, and increase longevity.”
To learn more about RSVP and their programs, visit http://nevadaruralrsvp.org/ or call 775-687-4680.
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