by Brandon Mercer | Aug 13, 2024 | blog, Featured, Front Page, News
Dozens of backpacks stuffed with number 2 pencils, crayons, markers, notebooks, hand sanitizer, face masks and more arrived to the eager smiles of GRIP’s families’ children on Monday, August 12th thanks to the generous donations of the Kiwanis Club of ...
by Brandon Mercer | Aug 1, 2024 | blog, events, Featured, front gallery, News
The 38th annual Harmony Walk is October 5th, 2024 from 10am-1pm, and we’re expecting beautiful weather earlier in the season, and a huge turnout for this year’s more picnic-focused concept: A Harmony Walk In the Park. Instead of a run, the shorter event...
by Brandon Mercer | Jul 23, 2024 | blog, News
KTVU interviewed GRIP Executive Director Ralph Payton before the 2023 Harmony Walk to share why this community event, the most high-profile event GRIP does all year, is so important for the shelter, the kitchen, and the community. Click the link to play. Link opens in...
by GRIP Cares | Jun 10, 2024 | blog, events, Featured, Front Page
GRIP’s biggest public event — the 38th annual Harmony Walk to End Hunger and Homelessness is happening Saturday, October 5th, 2024 at Nicholl Park in Richmond, and already major donors are lining up to be part of the day of community celebration....
by Brandon Mercer | Jun 9, 2024 | blog, Featured, Front Page
The May 2024 “point in time” count of people experiencing homelessness in Contra Costa County revealed positive results for GRIP’s vicinity, but negative results elsewhere around the region, with 2,843 people unhoused, an increase of 19.9% over last year. West Contra...
by Brandon Mercer | May 11, 2024 | blog, Front Page, News
For families coming off of the streets, moving from other shelters, or seeking shelter after living in cars, being able to stay in a friendly, comfortable environment can make a world of difference. As the only family shelter in Contra Costa County, GRIP understands...
