by Brandon Mercer | Aug 27, 2025 | blog, Featured, Front Page, News
The Trump Administration’s ongoing ICE raids and media campaigns warning undocumented immigrants to flee the country are crafted to foment fear, and for people experiencing homelessness who may also not have documents, that fear is so strong, it’s forcing them out of...
by Jilly De la Torre | Jun 23, 2025 | blog, Featured, Front Page
It’s almost that time again! Warm fall days are right around the corner, and over at GRIP, we’re getting ready to hold our 39th Annual Harmony Walk (In the Park!). Come to the usual spot, Nicholl Park, on Saturday, October 18th, at 10:00 am for a host of things to do....
by Jilly De la Torre | May 27, 2025 | blog, Featured, Front Page
It’s a difficult time to be low-income, homeless, or housing-insecure in America right now. No matter your political affiliation, we’re all witnessing an era where policy shifts rapidly, and where instability and unpredictability are starting to become a norm. Our...
by Ralph Payton | May 15, 2025 | Newsletter, Featured, Front Page, News
Dear Friends, At GRIP, we believe that volunteerism is not just an act of service—it’s an expression of humanity. When a volunteer walks through our doors, they do more than prepare a meal or sort donations—they remind our clients that they are seen, valued, and not...
by Brandon Mercer | May 14, 2025 | blog, Featured, Front Page, News
On April 18th, GRIP was thrilled to welcome a team of bright and enthusiastic Richmond high school students from the Plant to Plate (P2P) internship program to kick off the next phase of our community vegetable garden. These student interns, guided by P2P staff,...
by Ralph Payton | May 5, 2025 | blog, Featured, Front Page, News
Our newest community partner, Tandem, a nonprofit committed to social justice and early childhood education, is now bringing literacy resources and family engagement programming to the children and families at GRIP’s family shelter. We sat down with Nain Villanueva de...
