Hospitality House Transportation Program
Getting to and from work, the grocery store, or the doctor’s office is not challenging for many of us. It is easy to take access to transportation for granted. But for some, transportation can be a significant challenge, causing a lot of anxiety, panic, and stress....
Tiffany’s Journey
Tiffany’s Journey Tiffany, a fairly new guest at Utah’s Place, never thought she would face homelessness. Like so many others, her story starts with a bright future that turns dark after she faces unimaginable challenges. After graduating from college with degrees in...
Press Release – Local Donors Offer “May Match Challenge”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Local Donors Offer “May Match Challenge” to Increase Support to Homeless Families and Individuals in Need Donations Doubled to Hospitality House through May 31 Grass Valley, Calif. (May 1, 2025) – The opportunity to improve lives is...
Two Local Seniors Find Their Way Home
Two Local Seniors Find Their Way Home – From Tragedy to Triumph Homelessness is a growing crisis in Nevada County, fueled by soaring living costs and a significant lack of affordable housing. Many residents find themselves without a secure place to call home....
Local Donors Matching Gifts to Hospitality House
Grass Valley, Calif. (November 26, 2024) – Hospitality House is preparing to serve as many of our local neighbors experiencing homelessness as possible this holiday season. A handful of local community members have come forward to match donations this holiday season –...
Featured Guests
Finding a Place to Call Home As more individuals and families face the reality of homelessness, Utah’s Place is available to support them. The rising cost of housing and daily necessities is sadly landing more people on the streets, having no place to call home....
A Letter from the Executive Director & Ticket Announcement
A Thank You from Nancy Baglietto On behalf of Hospitality House, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for all the donations received during our Spring Appeal. I am pleased to share that Hospitality House was able to raise $85,000 which will directly support the...
Weekly News: After a Long Struggle, Alan is Finally Home
My name is Holly Harrison, and I am the Housing Case Manager Supervisor at Hospitality House. I provide case management and other wrap around services for Hospitality House’s residents at Brunswick Commons. Brunswick Commons is an affordable housing community that...
Local Donors Offer “May Match Challenge” to Double Support to Homeless Individuals in Nevada County
Donations Doubled to Hospitality House through May 31 Two local community members have come forward to help unhoused residents in Nevada County by offering an incredible “May Match Challenge” to Hospitality House, the area’s leading emergency shelter for the general...
Weekly News: Domestic Violence Survivor Gets Keys to New Home
My name is Eric Lee and I’m a Hospitality House case manager at Sierra Guest Home (SGH), a permanent and transitional housing complex helping seniors and people with qualifying disabilities. My role is to make sure guests are getting customized case plans designed to...
Weekly News: Young Couple and Infant Newly Housed and Hopeful
My name is Salem Peterson. I am a Shelter Case Manager at Hospitality House, offering person-centered, wraparound care to homeless individuals and families staying at Utah’s Place shelter. This week, I have celebratory news to share about a family I have been working...
Weekly News: Craig’s Comeback Feels Bigger than His Setback
My name is Fred Skeen, I am a Shelter Case Manager and RN. I primarily work with unhoused guests who come through Hospitality House’s Recuperative Care Dorm, seeking a safe place to recover after a medical procedure. This week, I have some wonderful news to share...
Weekly News: Hospitality House is a Place for Second Chances
Hi, I’m Sydnie, shelter case manager supervisor at Hospitality House. We have a great story to share this week about Travis. Travis has been homeless on and off since 2020. When he came to Hospitality House some months ago through the outreach program, he began...
Weekly News: Real Progress for Jake
Hello, I’m Mark, the shelter manager at Utah’s Place. This week, I’d like to highlight one of our guests, Jake. During his stay at the shelter, Jake has gone above and beyond to help with chores as they crop up. His hard work and positive attitude are rays of sunshine...
Weekly News: Little Things Adding Up to Big Things for Will
I’m Jessica, a shelter case manager at Utah’s Place. This week, I’d like to share about a hardworking client, Will. Due to a work-related injury and unaddressed mental health issues, Will’s life as he knew it dematerialized in quick succession over the past year. When...
Weekly News: A Special Thanks to Shelter Kitchen Caretakers
I’m Will, the chef at Utah’s Place, Hospitality House’s emergency shelter. I’d like to give a shoutout to the five caretakers who help me in the kitchen on a rotational basis. Caretakers are shelter guests who volunteer to help with a particular task, such as washing...
Women’s Day Match: Donations to Hospitality House Will Double Through March 15
Women’s Day Match: Donations to Hospitality House Will Double Through March 15 In honor of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, all donations to Hospitality House will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000 now through March 15. A generous local female...
Weekly News: Loving Sparkles As Our Own
Hello, I’m Dave, a shelter advocate at Utah’s Place, Hospitality House’s emergency shelter and central resource hub for the general homeless population in Nevada County. I tend to needs of guests, helping them get clothing, food, laundry room access and whatever else...