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 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 | Jan 29, 2024 | blog, events, Featured, Front Page, News
While GRIP may have to do an annual meeting every year, no one says it has to be bureaucratic and indoors. Join us on Leap Day, Thursday, February 29th from 5:30pm-7pm, for the most spectacular sunset views in the Bay Area, on the terrace at the Unitarian Universalist...
