by Brandon Mercer | Mar 18, 2026 | events, blog, Featured, front gallery, Front Page
On an unseasonably warm late winter evening last week, local leaders, politicians, GRIP staff, volunteers, and member congregations gathered to connect, unite, hear about challenges, and find solutions. The 2026 annual meeting called “Sunset & Sips”...
by Brandon Mercer | Feb 10, 2026 | events, blog, Featured, Front Page, News
On Thursday, March 12th, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. join GRIP for a free evening of food and beverage, music, awards, local leaders, and a deep dive on the work our volunteers, members faith communities, and staff are doing in our community. Every year, GRIP is...
by Brandon Mercer | Nov 26, 2025 | events, Featured
#GivingTuesday on December 2nd, 2025 reminds everyone of the critical role each and every one of us can play in the lives of our neighbors, and the future of our community around GRIP. “Giving Tuesday matters to GRIP because it reminds our community that compassion...
by Brandon Mercer | Nov 13, 2025 | blog, events, Featured, front gallery, Front Page
Winter solstice, the longest night of the year, December 21st, has often held religious significance, and for the homeless community, it is more poignant as the National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, begin 35 years ago and now growing. Given the life...
by Brandon Mercer | Oct 27, 2025 | events, Featured, Front Page
A 12-foot video wall, a big funk-jazz fusion band, 45 exhibitors, remarks from congressional and state leaders, free admission, 3 food trucks, and Disneyland-like train rides made the 2025 GRIP Harmony Walk the most visual, active, engaging, and well-attended in...
by Brandon Mercer | Oct 24, 2025 | Front Page, events, Featured
The 2025 Harmony Walk kicked off the usual procession — via walking, jogging, “wogging” or running — over to GRIP, but most attendees enjoyed remaining at Nicholl Park where, for the first time, a massive 12-foot-wide daylight-readable LED screen included...
