Veterans Guest House

🚘Three car loads later....our hearts and our pantry are FULL! Thanks to the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts "Broadway Comes to Reno" food drive and the incredible generosity of those who saw SHUCKED, we are now stocked with all of our guests' favorite snack items. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! 💙

The Blue Star Mothers of Spanish Springs NV5 are currently holding their annual care package drive. Let's work together to support our troops with a care package! The deadline is this Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Veterans Guest House today announced the recent appointment of four veterans to the Board of Directors – Raymond Zavalla, Jeff Hoppe, Matthew Jonkey and Felipe Gutierrez De Alba.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ray, Jeff, Matt, and Felipe to our talented Board of Directors. Their diverse perspectives are critical to addressing the challenges facing our veteran community, especially when it comes to accessing medical care,” Veterans Guest House CEO Sylvia Froslie said. “I am confident that their leadership will help expand access to the care and resources veteran families need.”

Zavalla is a Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel who serves as the G-6 for the 4th Marine Air Wing. A pre-construction manager with Helix Electric, Zavalla’s volunteer work has focused on veteran causes, including as president of a non-profit group located in Afghanistan. He also serves on the Board of Directors of NAIOP N. Nevada, a national commercial real estate non-profit.

Hoppe, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army, currently works as a prosecutor with the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office. He also serves as a Deputy Staff Judge Advocate in the Nevada Army National Guard.

Jonkey, a retired Army Colonel, currently works as a pilot with American Airlines. Over the course of his 33-year military career, Jonkey was involved in numerous community support missions and served as a senior leader in the Nevada National Guard.

Gutierrez De Alba, a Marine Corps veteran, currently serves as the Program Director of Veteran Services at Truckee Meadows Community College. In his role, Gutierrez De Alba ensures veteran families have access to education and transition programs as they prepare for life after service.

“Veterans at VGH have already benefitted from the knowledge and experience each of these individuals brings to the table and we thank all four men for their commitment to serving their fellow veterans,” Froslie added.

🇺🇸 On this Memorial Day, let us pause to honor and remember those who gave everything. ❤️💙

To make a donation in honor of a veteran you love, please visit
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/donateVGH

Because of YOU, Michael, a frequent VGH guest, was able to experience extra camaraderie today with fellow veterans on the National Veterans Awareness Ride, a 13-day ride across the country to Washington, D.C. for Memorial Day activities. An avid motorcycle rider, Michael spotted the group from across the street this morning and couldn’t wait to chat with the riders! Thanks to you and your continued support, Michael is looking forward to accessing the care he needs to hopefully join the ride next year! 🏍️🇺🇸

Last Friday, VGH partnered with America250 Nevada for our garden beautification project! The green spaces at both VGH and the Cynthia Lake House are looking brighter and bolder. 🌷

Thank you, America250 Nevada, for sponsoring this project, and to all the incredible volunteers from Intuit, NV Energy, Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America, and Arrowcreek whose efforts made this transformation possible. 💗🌻✨

With a full house of veterans, our shelves have been running low, and we need YOUR help to keep them stocked! 🌸

If you’re out shopping, add a few extra items from our wish list to your cart 🛒 Every donation, no matter the size, helps us provide comfort and care to those who served 💙

Are you a veteran? The runway is READY for you!

Veterans Guest House is looking for male and female veterans to walk the runway at the 2026 Champagne Luncheon & Fashion Show on August 21st at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa! 🥂👗

Whether currently serving or retired, this is your chance to shine and strut your stuff on the runway! 🇺🇸 No experience necessary.

👉 Apply today at the link: https://bit.ly/4s10B4z

👇Tag someone you want to see on the runway this year! 💃

What a way to end March! Street Kings Motorcycle Club kicked off their 12th Annual Ride for Soldiers last Saturday with roaring engines, powerful energy, and amazing support for our veterans! A big thank you to the incredible community that keeps rallying behind those who served our country ❤️

✨Special shoutout to Mayor Ed Lawson for the surprise visit, and to DoughBoys Donuts for fueling everyone with delicious treats! 🍩