After 26 years of bringing joy, companionship, and holiday magic to seniors throughout Carson City, Friends To All is proudly passing the torch for its beloved Senior Santa Visits program to Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc.
For more than two decades, Friends To All has remained dedicated to its mission of “Touching Hearts with a Visit,” delivering hope, friendship, and holiday cheer to thousands of older adults through the generosity of volunteers and supporters. As the organization celebrates its remarkable legacy, it is entrusting the future of Senior Santa Visits to Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc., an organization that has stood beside Friends To All, supporting and strengthening its mission from the very beginning.
To commemorate this historic transition, the community is invited to attend the official “Passing the Torch” celebration.
Passing the Torch Celebration
Thursday, August 13, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc.
2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 1
Carson City, NV
The event will recognize the extraordinary volunteers, donors, and community partners who have made Senior Santa Visits possible for the past 26 years while celebrating the next chapter of this treasured community tradition.
“Twenty-six years ago, Friends To All was founded on a simple belief—that no senior should feel forgotten during the holidays,” said Gwen Pradere, Founder of Friends To All. “What began as a small act of kindness grew into a community tradition because of the incredible volunteers and supporters who shared that vision. Passing the torch to Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc. gives me great confidence that the spirit of Senior Santa Visits will continue to touch hearts for many years to come. I couldn’t imagine a better organization to carry this mission forward.”
“We are deeply honored that Friends To All has entrusted us with this incredible legacy,” said Molly Walt, CEO of Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc. “Senior Santa Visits is much more than a holiday program, it is about creating meaningful human connections and reminding seniors that they are valued, remembered, and loved. We are committed to preserving everything that has made this program so special while ensuring it continues to grow and serve our community for generations to come.”
Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc. has partnered with Friends To All throughout the years by providing organizational support and sharing a common commitment to serving older adults. The transition ensures that the traditions, values, and compassionate spirit that have defined Senior Santa Visits will continue to thrive under an established nonprofit dedicated to helping seniors maintain their independence with dignity.
Community members, volunteers, donors, and supporters are encouraged to attend the celebration to honor the remarkable legacy of Friends To All and welcome the future of Senior Santa Visits.
About Friends To All
Founded by Gwen Pradere, Friends To All has served the Carson City community for 26 years through its signature Senior Santa Visits program. Guided by its mission of “Touching Hearts with a Visit,” the organization has brightened the holidays for thousands of seniors by delivering companionship, gifts, and the reassurance that someone cares.
About Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc.
Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing lifesaving volunteer programs that help seniors and people with disabilities maintain their independence with dignity. Through transportation, homemaker services, respite care, companionship, volunteer engagement, and other community-based programs, RSVP serves older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout rural Nevada and Carson City.
