My name is Nicole Woodruff. I’m the mental health case manager at Hospitality House. My job is to assist guests who have mental illnesses with getting treatment and counseling. I as well help our guests with qualifying for social services benefits and eventually...
For optimal viewing and sharing, click here> Last Chance for Double the Impact Today, Dec. 15, is the last day that two local donors will match your gift, dollar for dollar, up to $30,000. When you give to Hospitality House, you help people like Claiborne....
Judy Olson was once a Nevada County resident for 23 years and active volunteer of Hospitality House, helping in a variety of capacities, including cooking, special events and holiday decorating. In Feb. 2019, Judy moved to Reno, Nevada to be closer to family, but she...
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 until he and his wife’s health started deteriorating and he had to stop...
Don’t miss the 15th annual Night of Giving on Dec. 19! This hometown holiday party is back as a virtual evening of musical entertainment and merriment to raise awareness and support for local families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Night of Giving features...
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 helps guests who own animals connect with our Pet Program, which provides full care for animals. This...
I’m Laura Trent, long-time volunteer for Hospitality House and today, we’d like to give our heartfelt thanks to every community member who helped make Thanksgiving possible at the shelter yesterday. We had 25 donated turkeys from several individuals and organizations,...
All Donations to Hospitality House Doubled through Dec. 15! At a time of the year when family, friends and home are needed most, combined with the added challenges of a pandemic, two community members have come forward to maximize help to those without a home. Through...
I’m Chase Smiley, shelter manager at Hospitality House. I work specifically with homeless victims of crime which is a common occurrence for a lot of our homeless population. I would like to share a story about a guest who I’ll refer to as John. John first came to us...
Guests are Grateful for Food, Shelter and Care Over 100 people, including eight children, are currently receiving shelter and related care at Utah’s Place and across multiple locations with your direct help as well as help from our community partners. Guests in our...
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...
Mindy Oberne, founder of Twin Star Gallery Ceramics & Photography, is hosting a special artist benefit for Hospitality House on Dec. 5 – 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Oberne specializes in one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces, including statues as well as functional...
Friends of Nevada County Military and Hospitality House have come together to fulfill their commitment to local Veterans by introducing a new Homeless Veterans Housing Program to the community—just in time for Veterans Day. The program is principally designed to...
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...
Grass Valley Police Department (GVPD) 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. The taskforce is made...
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...
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...
With guest safety at the forefront of its operations, Hospitality House turned to local healthcare provider Western Sierra Medical Clinic and Avellino Lab USA, Inc., a private molecular diagnostics company, to create a safe, streamlined service for COVID-19 testing,...
I’m Chase Smiley, a case manager at Hospitality House. I work specifically with homeless victims of crime which is a common occurrence for a lot of our homeless population. I would like to share a story about Susan, a 66-year-old woman who has been in and out of the...
I’m Jennifer Thomas, the Case Manager Supervisor; I work with both our homeless clients and our local landlords to facilitate mutually beneficial leases and cooperative relationships. This week I’d like to share a story in which both the gentleman who found...
