Hospitality House-Community Shelter

Weekly News: Client is Now Sober, Employed and Housed I’m Elida, and I’m the ARGP Shelter Case Manager at Hospitality House. ARGP stands for Adult Re-Entry Grant Program, which, in the easiest of terms, means I help people with minor criminal offenses who are also struggling with homelessness. My main priority is to help homeless individuals transition back into housing, and I’m always looking for creative and permanent housing solutions. I want to share a story with you, a ...Continue reading

If you are a Veteran (or family of a Veteran), and homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless, we can help. Last year, Hospitality House served 45 veterans through emergency safety-net services and our Homeless Veterans Housing Program. Through a partnership with Friends of Nevada County Military, this program offers housing assistance (past due rent, unpaid utilities, etc.) and homeless prevention services to veterans and their families. For more information, please visit https://hhshelter.org/programs-services/veterans-housing/

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"California plans to lift most coronavirus restrictions on businesses and workplaces June 15, with officials saying enough people should be vaccinated by then to allow for life to almost get back to a pre-pandemic normal."

Did you partake in Twin Cities Church's socially distanced Easter Egg hunt yesterday? We were a featured stop! We hope all the families and little ones enjoyed finding their eggs.

The 15th annual Night of Giving is around the corner so save the date for Saturday, Dec. 19! Night of Giving returns this year as a virtual evening of musical entertainment and merriment to raise awareness and support for our homeless community. Tune in from home on Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at hhshelter.org, Facebook or Public Access Television: Comcast Channel 11 or Suddenlink Channel 16. A special thank you to this year’s sponsors: County of Nevada... Better Together, SPD Markets, BriarPatch Food Co-op, Telestream, B & C Ace Home & Garden Center, KVMR, The Union, YubaNet, Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, Clientworks, Coldwell Banker, Sweetland Garden Mercantile, Caseywood Construction, MWA, Inc. and Law Office of Minor & Keene. Please support these organizations for supporting Night of Giving. See Less See more

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Our friends at BriarPatch Food Co-op surprised us with turkeys. Chef Chris and the culinary students will be making some tasty creations in the days ahead. Thank you!

Weekly News: 70-Year-Old Veteran Seeks for a Home for Him and His Pet I’m Elida, and I’m the Housing Specialist at Hospitality House. My main priority is to help homeless individuals transition back into housing and I’m always looking for creative and permanent housing solutions. I want to share a story with you, a story about a client who I will call George. George is a 70-year-old veteran who I met in a grocery store’s parking lot. George worked as a painting contractor un...Continue reading

Weekly News: Mother with Two Children Seeks Help at Hospitality House I’m Danna and I’m the Medical Case Manager for Hospitality House. I connect our guests with medical services as well as handle their medical insurance needs. I also help guests who own animals connect with our Pet Program, which provides full care for animals. This month I have had the pleasure of assisting a family who have been down on their luck for some time. The mom is taking care of two little kids ...Continue reading

What an incredible young man.

Grass Valley Police Department and Hospitality House are leading the charge in a newly developed taskforce that is geared to reduce homeless-related violence while increasing mental health services accessibility to those unsheltered. #bettertogether

It may be November, but our little garden at the shelter is still going strong. Our guests, like Bernice pictured, work in the garden every day to help with our sustainability efforts. Added support for the garden comes from donors, volunteers and our garden friends and partners, BriarPatch Food Co-op and Sierra Harvest. #farmtotable #culinarycooking #workingtogether

The Board of Directors would like to invite you to join the Legacy Circle, the Hospitality House planned giving program. The Legacy Circle offers a practical way for you to ensure self-sufficiency and housing for all, without affecting your current finances. I made the decision to include Hospitality House in my will because I want their good work to always live on and help people in need, even after I’m gone, said Jeff Leiter, local business owner and former City of Berkeley Mayor. I encourage others to think about the future of our communityit could be your family they end up helping. Please visit: https://hhshelter.org/giving/planned-giving/

Weekly News: Guest Finds Employment after Graduating from Hospitality House’s Culinary Program I’m Tyson Powers, and I’m the Job Placement Case Manager. My main priority is to help homeless individuals find a job that helps them transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Today, I’d like to tell you a story about a man who has gone through the culinary program who I will call Jake. Jake came to Hospitality House after finding himself homeless after many years working a...Continue reading

Want to be a part of a fun-loving club that makes a difference? You can! At Hospitality House, we are counting our lucky stars to be surrounded by so many caring people in our community. Hearts & Hands Club members donate every month to support the efforts of Hospitality House. Club donations are collectively allocated toward the greatest needs each month, including but not limited to shelter, food, clothing, outreach, housing assistance, case management, job training and emergency preparedness in response to COVID-19. For as little as $5, you can become an honored club member today and change a life right now. Learn more>https://hhshelter.org/donate/

When a small group of donors learned about the challenges Hospitality House faces in operating a shelter during a public safety power shutoff (PSPS), in addition to other outages that might come about throughout the year, they listened, learned and took action to help Hospitality House acquire a much-needed, full-building generator. When you have a group of people without options who are depending on you for food and lodging, uninterrupted power becomes a critical need, exp...lained one of the project donors, who wished to remain anonymous. Collectively, this small group of individuals donated the financial support needed to help Hospitality House introduce a 70 kW commercial Generac generator at the shelter, which has the strength to power the entire building. Two operating transfer switches tell the generator to fire up and power the building when it detects no electricity, ensuring the shelter continues to operate as safely as possible without disruption. Installation for the generator began in late September and is expected to conclude this month. We’d like to give our heartfelt thanks to our project donors for addressing this critical need and providing an immediate solution.

This month we’d like to acknowledge our friends at Telestream for their consistent commitment to our homeless community for over 10 years. Telestream specializes in products that make it possible to provide video content to any audience regardless of how it is created, distributed or viewed. Outside of video content, Telestream helps Hospitality House by providing ongoing financial support to further our services to those most vulnerable and at risk. Pre-pandemic, employees of Telestream also brought in their own donated food every month to cook and serve guests in our shelter, but despite being in a pandemic, Telestream’s support has not waived and as more families and individuals need help, they have continued to lend a helping hand. Thank you, Telestream! We appreciate you!

Our Volunteer Spotlight goes to Jo Ann DeSena! Jo Ann has been a part of the Hospitality House family since its nomadic days when guests found sanctuary at various churches each night, including her church, Peace Lutheran. I saw it in the church bulletin and immediately volunteered to cook, recalled Jo Ann, who has been cooking ever since (pre-pandemic).... Jo Ann’s devotion to those less fortunate has been ingrained in her since a young age. Her grandmother had a cherry and apricot orchard and while her grandmother didn’t own a vehicle or ever drive, she built a three-car garage on her property so the people working in her orchard would have a place to sleep each night. I carry on my Nana's legacy and provide for those that need a helping hand, explained Jo Ann. God Bless them. Through her years of cooking for those in need, Jo Ann has served many people, several of whom left lasting impact on her heart. One gentleman, who I observed back in the days when they slept at Peace began by never looking up, she recalled. He looked at the ground and did not communicate at all. It took him a very long time but little by little he began looking up. The final time I saw him, he smiled and asked how my day was going. That is what I call a miracle! Encounters like these remind us that each guest's journey back to housing and stability is different, but everyone needs fuel and nourishment to move forward. In time, guests began recognizing the nourishment Jo Ann provided and they began fondly referring to her as the "Sausage Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Lady," a moniker for one of her favorite meals to cook and share with our homeless community. We thank you, Jo Ann, for the countless meals you’ve made through the years. We miss seeing you at the shelter but appreciate your continued help from afar by donating food and financial support so we can serve your signature dish in your honor. Our volunteer program is expected to return when the County reaches Stage 4, but until then, we thank you, Sausage Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Lady!

Want More People to Know About Your Business? Sign up to be a business sponsor for this year’s Night of Giving on Saturday, Dec. 19! The 15th annual Night of Giving is transitioning into a virtual platform this year and comes with an opportunity to reach thousands of people this year instead of a set number of event attendees (one of the unexpected advantages of being in a pandemic). Sponsorship options start at just $500 and directly help people in our community get back on... their feet. To request a sponsorship packet, please call 530-615-0852 or email [email protected]. We'd like to thank Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty, County of Nevada - Better Together, SPD Markets, BriarPatch Food Co-op, Telestream, B & C Ace Home & Garden Center, KVMR, The Union, YubaNet, Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, Clientworks, and Law Office of Minor & Keene for giving their enthusiastic support!

Weekly News: Guest Rests in our Recuperative Care After Being Discharged from the Hospital My name is Fred Skeen. I’m a case manager at Hospitality House. My job is to assist guests with qualifying for social services benefits, arranging medical care referrals, and eventually getting them into independent housing. We make every effort to guide our guests in their transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency and housing. I want to share with you all a quick story rega...Continue reading

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Have your tissues ready. If you believe in the power music, you'll appreciate meeting Khai through this song he sings by Coldplay. Khai is a member of the Homeward Bound band at Hospitality House, a group of homeless individuals who are taking steps to heal and return to permanent housing. Let's get Khai and others housed today! Donate in his honor. <3