by Brandon Mercer | Apr 28, 2025 | blog, Featured, Front Page, News
Thursday afternoon, massage tables replaced the usual lunch tables in the GRIP dining room. Clients, many of whom live without homes and in constant food insecurity, experienced the same holistic healing touch that you might expect to find on a well-heeled wellness...
by Brandon Mercer | Mar 4, 2025 | blog, Featured, Front Page, News
There is something about a plain wooden fence that invites the mind to consider images, ideas, and energy. This month, the plain, wooden fence encircling GRIP’s new community garden became the canvas again for the artistry of The Bay Area Mural Program’s Andre...
by Brandon Mercer | Jan 29, 2025 | events, Featured, Front Page, News
Sunset and Sips with GRIP Date: Thursday, February 27th Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, Top of Moeser Lane, El Cerrito / Kensington Join us for “Sunset and Sips”, an inspiring evening to connect with the...
by GRIP Cares | Dec 2, 2024 | Featured, front gallery, Front Page, News
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...
by Brandon Mercer | Nov 5, 2024 | front gallery, News, Uncategorized
The GRIP staff and community understand the importance of creating a real sense of “home” for the shelter’s families, with safe, welcoming spaces for residents of all ages to work, play, and rest. That’s why it’s critical that the team gather the resources to rehaul...
by Brandon Mercer | Oct 31, 2024 | Featured, blog, Front Page, News
When you think of a homeless shelter, do you imagine a rosy Tuscan villa, with lush landscaping, and quiet corners to discover yourself and recharge? Mafi Moli, maintenance tech and janitor at GRIP, does; and that’s the exact inspiration for a beautiful new feature at...
