by Brandon Mercer | Mar 19, 2025 | blog, Featured, front gallery
Ruthie Abelson Olivas, one of GRIP’s newer board members, is a force in the community, a leader on the board of the Rosie the Riveter Trust and the League of Women Voters, active in the Rotary Club, and was named a 2024 Woman of the Year by Congressman John Garamendi....
by Brandon Mercer | Mar 10, 2025 | blog, events, Featured, Front Page
From serving 78,000 meals in GRIP’s small kitchen, launching a playground renovation so shelter children have a safe and nurturing place to play, creating alternative health options for the unhoused population, to coming face to face with the growing needs of our...
by Brandon Mercer | Mar 4, 2025 | blog, Featured, Front Page, News
There is something about a plain wooden fence that invites the mind to consider images, ideas, and energy. This month, the plain, wooden fence encircling GRIP’s new community garden became the canvas again for the artistry of The Bay Area Mural Program’s Andre...
by Brandon Mercer | Oct 31, 2024 | Featured, blog, Front Page, News
When you think of a homeless shelter, do you imagine a rosy Tuscan villa, with lush landscaping, and quiet corners to discover yourself and recharge? Mafi Moli, maintenance tech and janitor at GRIP, does; and that’s the exact inspiration for a beautiful new feature at...
by Brandon Mercer | Oct 18, 2024 | blog, events, Featured, Front Page, News
Saturday, October 5th saw high temperatures and even higher spirits at Nicholl Park in Richmond as the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP) celebrated its 38th Annual Harmony Walk, a community festival that raised over $63,410 in money and goods to support...
by Brandon Mercer | Sep 23, 2024 | blog, Featured, Front Page
Returning board member Ladie Malek’s passion for GRIP began with the Harmony Walk, now in its 38th year, and scheduled for a picnic and public tours of GRIP on October 5th, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s this tradition that drove her to rejoin the board. “I...
