by Brandon Mercer | Oct 18, 2024 | blog, events, Featured, Front Page, News
Saturday, October 5th saw high temperatures and even higher spirits at Nicholl Park in Richmond as the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP) celebrated its 38th Annual Harmony Walk, a community festival that raised over $63,410 in money and goods to support...
by Brandon Mercer | Sep 3, 2024 | events, Featured, Front Page, News
The entire vibe for the Harmony Walk on October 5th, 2024 needs to be summed up in the t-shirt design, anchored by an eye-catching piece of art that becomes ubiquitous in all flyers, banners, San Francisco Chronicle newspaper advertisements (digital and print...
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...
