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"The Gift of Song" to Benefit Hospitality House"
I was listening to the radio one Friday morning while in my car driving into Nevada City. I like to listen to Jeri Ann Van Dijk's show on Friday mornings on KVMR. Every week around 8:30, Jeri Ann invites Joanna Robinson from Hospitality House to talk about what's...
Benefit Concert for Hospitality House Will Raise Mental Health Awareness
Portuguese/Canadian roots singer, song writer, and multi-instrumentalist Awna Teixeira will perform a benefit concert for Hospitality House on Thursday, July 9 at The Open Door (formerly Tomes) at 671 Maltman Drive, Grass Valley (in the Brunswick Basin). The...
Panhandlers, Vagrants and Transients
Challenging Labels In September, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors and the Grass Valley City Council will have to respond to the civil grand jury’s June report, “Panhandlers, vagrants and transients in a neighborhood near you?” But well before that...
Nevada County musician takes talents to Utah’s Place
Learning how to play the guitar may not seem like a top priority for a homeless person who typically needs shelter and sustenance, first and foremost. But, as longtime Nevada County musician and guitar teacher Kelly Fleming tells it, music may be a key need for soul...
Volunteer gives Hospitality House gift of her mother’s piano
Judy Olson has given untold hours to serving meals to homeless guests at Hospitality House, Nevada County’s community homeless shelter and housing program. Last Monday, she gave even more: her mother’s piano, freshly tuned by a generous anonymous donor. Read full...
Cinco de Mayo: Celebrating victories large and small
Nine years ago, someone close to Teresita Juarez Lyon was homeless. That’s when she discovered Hospitality House. Read full article Here
Homeless artist inspired by love of painting
Martin Justin David has lived “on the nondomestic side of life” for the last 14 years. Technically, he’s homeless, but he’s far from helpless. Read full article Here
Empty Bowl – March 8, 2014
Enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread. This year’s Empty Bowl event was our most successful one yet! Over 600 people enjoyed their choice of marvelous donated soups in beautiful handcrafted bowls that they then took home with them. To learn more, please visit our...
Thanks to our generous Empty Bowl Sponsors
Thank you to our generous sponsors! B & C True Value Hardware BriarPatch Community Market California Solar Co. Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty Dr. Paul Evans, D.D.S. Foothill Mattress & Bedroom Center Janet Peake, Crown Financial Kelki Beach Bungalows KNCO...
Wish List
Here's our weekly wish list from Joanna Robinson's weekly report on KVMR community radio: deodorant (small containers) ear plugs disposable razors laundry detergent (HE) coffee (ground) sliced bread milk peanut butter jelly juice boxes toilet paper new or gently used...
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