Acknowledgements
A civilization flourishes when people plant trees under which they will never sit. ~ Greek Proverb
Opening the first homeless shelter in Nevada County did not come without obstacles. A number of special individuals helped us along the way; to find acceptance, provide event planning, help with organization, advocacy, and collaboration of services for our guests. All of this helped to create the amazing program we have today.
Following are a few remarkable individuals:
- Alison Lehman – Department of Social Services Director
- Frank Lang Jr., M.D. - Medical Clinic Coordinator
- Fred Skeen - Volunteer Nurse
- Gary McClaughry-Former Grass Valley Police Officer
- Holly Wirt-Food Handling Coordinator/Events
- Howard Levine/Julia Jordon - Grass Valley Downtown Association
- Jeff Brown - Human Services Agency Director
- Jerianne Van Dyke-KVMR Broadcaster
- Jo Wamser- Supply Coordinator
- John Foster (Chief)- Grass Valley Police Department
- John Mackey – Hospitality House Bus Steward
- Julie Holmes-Indian Springs Vineyards
- Kim Rogers-Kim Art Graphics
- LeeAnn Brook-Brook Design Group (Designed the HH Logo)
- Lisa Swarthout - City Council Member
- Mary Liebke - Lunch Bunch Coordinator
- Michael Heggarty-Behavioral Health Director
- Michele Violett – Human Services Agency
- Mikail Graham - Night of Giving Organizer
- Rosann Mackey – Faith Community Coordinator
- Terri Fransen – Hospitality House Case Manager
- Sandy Gold-Artist (special projects)
- Tom Durkin-Photographer and writer for our newsletter
For participation and assistance with the renovation project for Utah’s place:
- Barbara Bashell – Executive Director of Nevada County Contractors’ Association
- Keoni Allen – President of Sierra Foothills Construction Company
- Scott Thurmond-Project Consultant
- Robert Wallis Architect-Wallis Design Studio
- Daniel Bertsch CCI-Omni Home Inspections
A special thanks to Architect Jeff Gold and Contractor Tim Brady for working with Hospitality House in the beginning phase of the building project.
For media sponsorship and support of our events an organization:
And, to these organizations for constantly supplying us with delicious food and drinks for our shelter!
- Flour Garden
- Starbucks
- Summer Thyme
- Caroline’s Coffee
- Briar Patch Co-op Community Market
- Humpty Dumpty Kitchen
- Papa Murphy’s Fowler Center
- Beach Hut Deli in Nevada City
- Eskaton Village
- Nevada County Food Bank
- Dupre’s Baking Company
- Hospitality House Lunch Bunch
- Faith Communities
- Rood Center Cafe’
Supplies and other in-kind donors
Finally, a big thanks for our new website:
Hospitality House would like to acknowledge Robb and Mollie Wilmot for their generous underwriting of our new website. Their support, advice, friendship and compassion for the homeless has meant so much to all of us at Hospitality House and to our entire homeless community.


