I’m Chase Smiley, a new case manager here at Hospitality House. I work specifically with homeless victims of crime which is a common occurrence for a lot of our homeless population. I previously worked at a residential treatment facility and nonpublic school for...
Celebrating 15 Years of Service The efforts to launch Hospitality House began in winter 2004 and by June 2005, we became an officially recognized 501(c)(3). Fred Skeen, long-time volunteer and employee of Hospitality House, remembers he was at a Thursday Night Farmers...
***PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN LOCATION*** Ticketholders rejoice! After the cancellation of the 14th annual Empty Bowl benefit for Hospitality House, ticketholders finally have an opportunity to safely collect their beautiful artisan bowls and take the spirit of the...
I’m Jennifer Thomas, one of the case managers here at the shelter. I’d like to share a story of a guest who I will call Tim; he is a veteran and will be 70 on his next birthday. He was born and raised here in Grass Valley. Actually, the majority of our guests were...
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. This month, I have continued COVID-19 support within the shelter and the community. While we are still in...
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. I want to share with you all the story of a client that I will call Sandy. Sandy...
I’m Fred Skeen, and I’m a Case Manager at Hospitality House, helping individuals in our shelter with their next steps to move from homelessness to housing. I’d like to share a story of a guest that we will call Nathan. Nathan was referred to our...
I’m Jennifer Thomas, the ARGP Housing Specialist, and as one of the case managers here at the shelter, I help guests connect to the resources needed to overcome their barriers to housing. I’d like to share a story of a guest who I will call Billy. Billy has been here...
Hospitality House is the only year-round emergency homeless shelter for the general homeless community in Nevada County, with 69 beds for homeless men, women and children. I’m Nicole Lescher and I’m a case manager for Hospitality House, working one-on-one with people...
I’m Danna and I’m the Medical Case Manager for Hospitality House, I connect our guests with medical services as well as handling their medical insurance needs to housing. Since mid-March, Hospitality House has ramped up its policies and procedures in order to keep our...
Donations Matched for Limited Time The chance to create lasting impact is here! Community members have come forward to help Hospitality House during the pandemic by offering an incredible donation match opportunity. Through May 31, all monetary donations made to...
I’m Fred Skeen, and I’m a Case Manager at Hospitality House, helping individuals in our shelter with their next steps to move from homelessness to housing. We have a guest, who I’ll call Nadine. She is 72 years old. She originally came from Oregon about...
Pandemic Progress Thank you to everyone who continues to give to our shelter operations during the pandemic. Your help is deeply appreciated and greatly needed. Since our last email, Hospitality House has expanded into a 24/7 model with help from the County, serving...
I’m Jennifer Thomas, one of the case managers here at the Shelter. Each week we like to share a story of a guest here, I often share stories about supporting guests find housing, this week I’d like to share about some of the great work guests do to support the Shelter...
I’m Nicole Lescher and I’m a Case Manager at Hospitality House, setting goals with clients to help them transition from homelessness to housing. An extraordinary thing happens when people experience hardship together. While all our guests share the common trauma of...
I’m Danna and I’m the Outreach Case Manager for Hospitality House, setting goals with clients out on the streets and in the forest to help them find safe shelter to transition from homelessness to housing. I began working with a guest at the beginning of the year...
I’m Fred Skeen, and I’m a Case Manager at Hospitality House, helping individuals in our shelter with their next steps to move from homelessness to housing. The whole world is trying to adjust to this highly infectious pandemic with the Novel COVID-19...
Hospitality House staff implemented its emergency action plan earlier this month for pandemic flu prevention to lessen the likelihood of illness. Staff continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 outbreak, along with safety measures and best practices set forth by the...
I’m Nicole Lescher and I’m a Case Manager at Hospitality House, setting goals with clients to help them transition from homelessness to housing. Each week we like to share a story about one of our guests, to help our community understand the diversity of Nevada County...
3/22/21 – Read our our one-year anniversary update> Urgent needs for the shelter are published every week here> Scroll below for covid-19/pandemic assistance. Hospitality House staff implemented its emergency action plan protocol for pandemic flu prevention to...
