We’re proud to share some exciting news: Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP) has been selected as the 2026 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks.
This recognition, presented in partnership with the California Association of Nonprofits, honors organizations across the state that are making a meaningful difference in their communities. For us, it’s a reflection of the resilience, dignity, and strength of the individuals and families we serve—and the community that stands alongside them.
Every day at GRIP, we see what’s possible when people are met with compassion and real support. Families find stability and move into permanent housing. Individuals access meals, showers, and essential services that restore a sense of dignity. And through it all, we remain grounded in a simple belief: everyone deserves a safe place to sleep and a pathway forward.
This honor belongs to all of you—our donors, volunteers, partners, and advocates—who make this work possible.
At the same time, we’d be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge the reality we’re facing. We are entering a period of significant uncertainty, with anticipated reductions in federal housing support and increasing pressure on already strained local systems. The need is growing, and the resources are not keeping pace.
That’s why your support matters now more than ever.
Your generosity ensures that we can continue to provide meals, shelter, and critical services to our unhoused neighbors. It allows us to adapt, advocate, and expand what’s possible—even in challenging political and economic times.
If you’re in a position to give, we invite you to make a DONATION today and stand with us in this work.
Thank you for being part of the GRIP community—and for helping us turn recognition into renewed impact.
With gratitude,
Ralph Payton, Executive Director
