Elko Fundraiser

The Elko County Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser was a wonderful success, bringing the community together in support of services that benefit older adults and caregivers in our region. The evening was filled with great food, music, and strong community spirit, and the funds raised will directly support critical programs such as transportation, homemaker services, respite care, and volunteer companionship in Elko County.

We would like to extend a special thank you to Service Coordinator Jeana Rea and her family for their leadership, time, and dedication in organizing this event. Their hard work and commitment were instrumental in making the fundraiser both successful and enjoyable for everyone who attended.

We are also deeply grateful to our generous sponsors and community partners who made this event possible: Silver Tree Dental, VFW Post 2350, Kinross, Total Eye Care, Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (NNRH), Elko Senior Center Staff, Giddy Garden, Elko High School Orchestra, Bonanza Produce, Star Hotel, Luciano’s, Raley’s, Blach Distributing, Evergreen Floral, Shelby Mae Esthetics, Express Car Wash, Full Range Physical Therapy, Jan Baker, Vickie Goicochea, and Cheryl Poll. Their support and community involvement truly made a difference.

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, and supported this fundraiser. Your continued support helps ensure that vital services remain available to seniors and caregivers throughout Elko County.

With gratitude,
Molly Walt, M.A.Ed.
Chief Executive Officer

RSVP Volunteer David Youngs Honored for Extraordinary Volunteerism
Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc. is proud to announce that long-time volunteer driver David Youngs has been awarded the James L. Pfrommer Award for Extraordinary Volunteerism by the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada.

The award, named in honor of the late James L. “Jim” Pfrommer, recognizes individuals who embody a lifelong commitment to service. Jim lived by Santa Clara University’s motto of the “3 C’s”—Competence, Conscience, and Compassion—and carried forward the Community Foundation’s guiding adage: “Connecting people who care with causes that matter.”

Jim’s legacy of leadership and community service lives on through this award. He served on the Community Foundation’s Board from 2008–2019, including as Board Chair from 2016 until his passing. His dedication extended beyond the Foundation, with active roles in the Reno Rotary Club of Reno, the Reno Rotary Foundation, and as a founding member of the Washoe K-12 Education Program.

David Youngs, a volunteer driver with RSVP for more than a decade, exemplifies this same spirit of extraordinary service. Every Tuesday, David provides transportation for seniors in Carson City, ensuring they can reach vital medical appointments, grocery stores, and community activities. Beyond his scheduled service, David has become a true companion to many of RSVP’s clients, bringing holiday meals and gifts, checking on them when they are ill, and offering friendship and comfort to those who often have no family nearby.

David is the definition of selfless service. His dedication to our clients goes far beyond driving. He brings kindness, consistency, and compassion to every person he helps, and we are thrilled to see him recognized with this prestigious award.

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada established the James L. Pfrommer Award to honor Jim’s enduring legacy and to celebrate volunteers who continue his tradition of giving back. David’s decade of service and his profound impact on the lives of RSVP’s clients make him a fitting recipient of this honor.

Warm regards,
Molly Walt, M.A.Ed.
Chief Executive Officer

Shown in the photo (from left): Michelle Youngs (David’s wife); David Youngs, RSVP Volunteer Driver; Molly Walt, RSVP CEO; Hope Sullivan RSVP Board Member, Community Development Director, Carson City