By Jim Gustafson
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Oreo the cat won “Most Unique” -
Joe Sylvester, Danielle Erickson of Richards Crossing accept donation from Brenda Horton -
Angel the dog won “Smallest” -
Veterinarian Mike Pulver from Timberline Animal Hospital -
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Joyce Jackson – The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Sierra Tahoe Unit No. 137 -
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The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association Sierra Tahoe Unit No. 137 hosted a pet parade Thursday, for the residents of Richards Crossing in Carson City that included a pet parade, dinner and a $500 donation from the organization.
“We’ve been flabbergasted by all of the things they do for us,” said Joe Sylvester, manager of Richards Crossing. “The Fleet Association does a great job of providing funding and support wherever it is needed.”
Richards Crossing, located at 430 Jeanell Drive, features 38 single-family units. Some of the units are reserved for chronically homeless veterans subsidized by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development VASH Program funds. The remaining 30 units also receive Section 8, project-based rental assistance, and are prioritized for veterans, disabled individuals and the general homeless population.
Local veterinarian Mike Pulver of Timberline Animal Hospital volunteered his advice about rabies, parvovirus and canine flu vaccinations.
Pulver, along with help from his daughter, judged the residents pets in categories such as biggest, smallest, cutest and most unique.
“These events are creating a friendly atmosphere and our residents are creating a real social community with each other,” Sylvester added. “We’ve had other cities and organizations visit Richards Crossing to learn about and bring some of our successes to their own communities.”
Following the parade, Brenda Horton of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association presented Richards Crossing with a $500 donation. Richards Crossing plans to use the funds to support planned activities for the residents by purchasing items such as art and craft supplies.
“We try to provide resources to veterans and our community,” said Horton. “Any way that we can help we are here for them.”
Richards Crossing is currently holding three events per month and will be expanding to four by April. The events provide residents with opportunities to socialize while building community, along with having fun and being creative, Sylvester explained.
The construction of Richards Crossing was completed last April and contains 38 units, each including a kitchen, living room, bedroom and bath. Four units are outfitted specifically for disabled tenants and some are reserved for military veterans. The others are assigned according to need on a case-by-case basis.
