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GRIP 25th Annual Harmony Walk to End Hunger

Calling All Walkers

GRIP is Gearing Up for 25th Annual Harmony Walk to End Hunger.

"Walk it to End it"

 
HPRP Housing Assistance Prevention Program The HPRP is sponsored by the Contra Costa Conservation and Development Department

HOUSING PREVENTION PROGRAM (HPRP)

HPRP FUNDING ASSISTANCE IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST CITY OF RICHMOND RESIDENTS THAT ARE IN JEOPARDY OF LOSING THEIR CURRENT RENTAL HOUSING. MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE IS NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA TO DETERMINE IF YOU QUALIFY

THIS  SERVICE IS SPECIFICALLY FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND RESIDENTS WHO MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

  • HAVE INCOME BETWEEN 5% TO 50% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI)
  • LACK FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO REMAIN IN HOUSING WITHOUT TEMPORARY RENTAL ASSISTANCE
  • HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED IN THE PAST YEAR AND/OR CURRENTLY RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT iNSURANCE; OR HAVE AN INCOME EQUAL TO AT LEAST 120% OF RENT AND UTILITIES
  • HAVE A LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT OR A REDUCTION IN HOURS TO THE EXTENT THAT RENT CANNOT BE PAID WITHOUT TEMPORARY RENTAL ASSISTANCE
  • BEHIND ON RENT AND/OR UTILITIES (UP TO $200) BY AT LEAST 1 MONTH
  • CAN DEVELOP A REASONABLE AND ACHIEVABLE PLAN TO ADJUST HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES TO REMAIN IN HOUSING WITH CURRENT INCOME.
For more information, click here. HPRP or contact GRIP @ 510-233-2141 ext. 309 8am-12pm Tuesday and Thursday. Se habla espanol. HPRP Espanol
Project Real III Richmond's Effort to Abate Lead

Project Real III, is a partnership of local government agencies and GRIP to reduce lead hazards in our community. Project Real III is charged with continuing to make residential units "lead-safe" for low-income children and families throughout Richmond and San Pablo communities.

Q&A on the program:

Who can participate?

  • Low-income families with children ages 0-6 and live in Richmond (Iron Triangle, Unincorporated North Richmond & Santa Fe) and City of San Pablo.

Why is Project Real III important?

  • Lead is a common additive in house paint until its use was banned by the federal government in 1978. All homes built prior to 1978 may contain lead-based paint, but homes built before 1960 are especially likely to be contaminated. Old paint is prone to chipping and deterioration, and people, mostly children, become poisoned by ingesting the chips and dust that result. Eating chips or beathing lead-contaminated dust from deteriorating lead-based paint is the most common cause of childhood lead poisoning; a serious health risk.

What are the benefits of participating in Project Real III?

  • Residents and property owners enrolled in the program will be provided with:
    • Blood lead testing of children under age six and subsequent case mangement;
    • In-home eveluation of lead-based paint hazards- XRF testing and risk assessment;
    • Remediation of identified lead hazards; and
    • Training and materials to assist occupants in maintaining a lead-safe home.

            This is a FREE program; there is no cost to participants.

How can I enroll in the program?

  •  Contact GRIP to get more information.
 
Matching Gifts Program Does your employer offer a Matching Gifts Program? f your company has an Employee Matching Gifts Program, you can make your hard earned dollars go twice as far with a company-sponsored matching gift to GRIP. Ask your Human Resources department for more information. Sign up to donate to GRIP and we will send you a 2010 reflective lanyard while supplies last!

 
GRIP Pictures   Re-experience the holidays with GRIP! New pictures now uploaded. View them at http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3927404&id=208648990915#!/pages/Richmond-CA/GRIP-Programs-and-Services/208648990915
eScrip Donating made easy Each time you make a purchase using a card registered with eScrip, participating merchants will contribute to GRIP with no extra hassle to you. To sign up and register your cards go to www.escrip.com, type "Greater Richmond Interfaith Program" as the beneficiary, and follow the steps displayed.
iSearch iGive Raise money for GRIP every time you search the web Search iGive is a new and easy way to support GRIP. Every time you search using igive, $0.01 goes to GRIP. Although that alone doesn't sound like much, it adds up quickly. All you need to do is go to igive.com, sign up organization as Greater Richmond Interfaith Program, and then start searching!
The GRIP S.H.A.R.E.S. Card Supporting homeless families and individuals in our community iNow there's a way to help GRIP raise money without pulling out your check book or collecting donations: all you need is a S.H.A.R.E.S. Card! It's free and easy to use -- just swipe the card before making a purchase at all Lucky, Save Mart Supermarkets, Food Maxx and Smart Foods stores.