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 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...
by Brandon Mercer | Apr 27, 2024 | blog, events, Featured, Front Page, News
Mark your calendars, the 38th annual GRIP Harmony Walk 2024 is set for Saturday, October 5th, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the usual spot — Nicholl Park on MacDonald Avenue in Richmond. Celebrity guests, elected leaders, an amazing suite of raffle prizes,...
by Brandon Mercer | Mar 23, 2024 | events, Featured, Front Page
The fireside room at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, looking out as the sun set behind rainclouds over the West County region provided the perfect perspective to celebrate GRIP’s year. The annual meeting and reception on February 29th recognized...