It’s #GivingTuesday, December 2, 2024, when Americans focus not just on giving gifts, but on giving back, and GRIP is an ideal place to support this week. The Greater Richmond Interfaith Program and Souper Center (GRIP) works to serve the homelessness and hunger in West Contra Costa County with a family shelter, daily lunches, and career programs. Contributions—whether through monetary donations, essential items, or volunteer time—can make a significant impact on the lives of those in need.
Monetary Donations: Donate HERE
Financial contributions enable GRIP to sustain and expand vital services, including emergency shelters, daily meal programs, and comprehensive support for individuals and families striving for self-sufficiency. Donations are tax-deductible, and with the end of the tax year approaching, it’s an opportune moment to contribute to qualify for this tax year. You can make a secure online donation at GRIP’s Give Lively site.
Donations of Items
If you can’t contribute financially, donating food, pantry items, clothing and more helps support the residents at our Family Shelter and the nightly guests at the Warming Center.
Current needs include:
- Energy bars
- Soup cups with lids (8oz-12oz)
- Coffee cups with lids
- Bottled water
- Disinfectant wipes and sprays
- Hand sanitizer
- Sandwich fixings (bread, mayonnaise, mustard, cheese, meat)
- Napkins
- Chips
- Fruit
- Personal-sized juice for our encampment outreach
- Black pepper & seasoning salt
- Gloves (Large and Extra Large)
- Plastic spoons and forks
A complete and printable list is available on GRIP’s website. Grip Cares
Donated items can be dropped off at GRIP’s office, located at 165 22nd Street, Richmond, CA 94801, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Volunteer Opportunities
Sometimes money and goods are a stretch, but everyone has the same amount of time in a day, and your time makes a difference in other people’s lives.
Current volunteer opportunities include:
- Building maintenance
- Kitchen assistance (cooking and dishwashing)
- Janitorial work
- Outreach support
- Office assistance
- Social media support
To volunteer, download and complete the volunteer application from GRIP’s website and submit it via email or in person. Grip Cares
This #GivingTuesday, your generosity can help GRIP continue to provide essential services to those in need. Whether through financial contributions, donating items, or volunteering your time, your support fosters a stronger, more compassionate community.
ChatGPT’s AI was used for efficiency in writing this post, using GRIP’s website as the source material.
