“Break Bread” with the San Pablo Avenue Laborers
This meeting will be held Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 from 6:00pm.-8:30pm at St. Marks Church,159 Harbour Way, Richmond. Please join GRIP, EBHO, and community members as we begin a dialogue to discuss needs and provide supportive services and resources for Day Laborers and their families. The goal of this effort is to maintain ongoing dialogue and support to the immigrant community. Please join us! Dinner will be served and childcare provided. To download the flyers, please click here. For more information, contact Gillian Clarke at (510) 233-2141, ext.308 or send email to gclarke@gripcommunity.org.
HOUSING SABBATH
“Housing Sabbath” will be held May 15-17, 2009 by many faith traditions in the East Bay; it is being promoted by East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO) during affordable housing week, May 11-17, 2009. The purpose of “Housing Sabbath” is to raise awareness about the housing crisis in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. EBHO hopes that taking part in Housing Sabbath will be a meaningful and energizing experience for congregations.
Housing Sabbath is rooted in the values that we share across boundaries of religion, race, ethnicity, and gender and income level. They are the common values of shelter for all persons, respect for our neighbors, appreciation for having a home, a place to belong, support and celebration of our diversity, fairness and our commitment to justice. This Sabbath is an opportunity to initiate significant conversations about these values in our communities.
Packets containing materials to support congregations of all faith traditions in planning for Housing Sabbath are available. Contact Rev. Phil Lawson, EHBO (510) 663-3830.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER
TO ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS -- Please join the GRIP Board of Directors and Staff in a celebration of THANKS to you for all of your hard work, dedication and generous donations of time that you give to GRIP. Without you, we would not be able to provide the vital services that are needed in our community every day. The Volunteer Appreciation Dinner will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Rockefeller Lodge, 2650 Market Ave., San Pablo. RSVP to Andrea Bailey at (510) 233-2141, ext. 304 or abailey@gripcommunity.org.
23rd ANNUAL HARMONY WALK TO END HUNGER
Please join us for our 23rd Annual Harmony Walk scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2009. If you are interested in being a part of the planning committee, volunteering, walking or sponsorship opportunities, please call Andrea Bailey, Fund Development Director at 510-233-2141, ext. 304.
- For details on the success of the event and event photos, please click here.
Actions and Alerts
- Spring is finally here! In addition to warmer weather, this means that children need spring clothing and more activities to keep them busy. To donate items, schedule weekend activities or for more information, please contact Toni Lawrence at 510-233-2141, ext. 303.
- All interested and concerned individuals and groups are encouraged to participate in GRIP's Social Justice Committee work. Please contact Father Don Mackinnon, Committee Chair, at 510-901-9005, ext. 314. See, below, for a list of current active issues.
Meetings
Congregation Leaders
Next meeting: April 21, 2009 at Grace Lutheran Church, 2369 Barrett Ave, Richmond, 8:30am-10:10am. The meetings are held quarterly, every third Tuesday.
General Public
SOCIAL JUSTICE MEETING
Members of GRIPs Social Justice Committee tackle some of West County’s thorniest human issues. Current Hot Topics demanding time and effort include:
- Chaplaincy ministry at the GRIP "Souper Center".
- The mental health crisis in West County
- Moving Richmond Health Clinic out of Richmond
- Violence and Youth
- REDI (Richmond Equitable Development Initiative) and San Pablo Specific Plan
- Immigration/New Sanctuary Movement
- Mortgage foreclosures
- Worker Justice
Members of GRIP congregations and Friends of GRIP are encouraged to become involved in these critical social issues.
Board of Directors
Meeting of the full Board monthly, second Thursday, 9am-10:30am, Easter Hill United Methodist Church, 3811 Cutting Blvd., Richmond.
Board Committees
Executive Committee
Chair: Carl Nelson, President
Meets every first Thursday, 9am-10:30am, at the GRIP office, 165 22nd Street, Richmond.
Social Justice Committee
Chair: Father Don MacKinnon, kunpah@gmail.com
Meets every third Thursday, 8:30am-10am, at the GRIP office, 165 22nd Street, Richmond.
Harmony Walk Committee
Chair: Joe Orr, Vice President
Meets every fourth Thursday of the month, 6pm-8pm at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 11150 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. If you are interested in being part of this public committee, please contact Andrea Bailey, Fund Development Director at 510-233-2141, ext. 304.
Finance Committee
Chair: Patsy Severson
Meets the second Tuesday of every month, 5:30pm-7pm at the GRIP office, 165 22nd Street, Richmond.
Program Review Committee
Co-Chairs: Kathryn Burroughs and Jeri Cohen
Fund Development Committee
Chair: Joe Orr, Vice President
Personnel Committee
Co-Chairs: Carl Nelson and Naomi Williams
Membership Development Committee
Co-Chairs: Diane Atiya Gilani and Dorothy Herzberg |
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