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Make checks payable to:
HOSPITALITY HOUSE
P.O. Box 3223, Grass Valley, CA 95945 

On April 30, more than 55 artists recently donated their work for a very special fundraising event at Center for the Arts to benefit Hospitality House. Art for the Heart, a concept created by local artists Eileen Blodgett and LeeAnn Brook, began last winter as an invitation to our area artists to support Hospitality House.
 “We started with nothing but the idea, inspired by the shelter’s logo, and before long, through the generosity of artists, individuals and businesses, we had an event,” said Blodgett.
“We thought we might raise $5,000 for Hospitality House and call it a success,” added. “But the evening’s auction event, which featured art, wine, chocolate and refreshments, brought in nearly $12,000.”
“The artists came through with wonderful donations and the community came through and took advantage of this opportunity. We owe a million thanks to the artists who participated, once again showing us the power of the arts in our community,” Blodgett added.
Among some of the most prized art pieces was a very limited edition screen print by Rebecca Bleau, created specially for the event. Bleau offered to donate another two prints to match the top bidders.
A large and colorful quilt set, made by Jim McQuiston’s 6th grade class at Seven Hills School, also brought in top bids, raising nearly $900. Art donations from Georg Kickinger, Deborah Bridges and Sybil Shane were among the most popular items.
Janice O’Brien, vice president for Hospitality House, reminded attendees that as they gathered to celebrate and raise funds, homeless guests were experiencing their last night in an area church. April 30 marked the season’s final night for the community’s shelter program, which runs from October to May.
During the “warm” season, Hospitality House opens its Grass Valley Welcome Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch, showers, and limited services.
“By raising money and awareness, we can continue to offer hope, compassion and shelter to those in need,” said O’Brien. “Hospitality House greatly appreciates the support provided by this community and especially those who made Art for the Heart such a success.”

The girls are from Jim McQuiston's 6th grade class, Seven Hills School from left to right: Ellie DeMartini, Lauren Long, Maddy Lang and Jessica Logan.
The quilt they made raised nearly $900.

The Hospitality House Board of Directors and Staff opened our third shelter season on Monday October 15.

Following is a report as of February, 2008.

Referrals Made: We expect to make 30 referrals per week or approximately 1560 during the year.

You might ask why do we keep statistics and make estimates of program participants? The answer is relatively simple – numbers prove need in a concrete way. They also tell our supporters that we are serious about sheltering our community’s homeless. Finally they tell the entire community how much effort it takes to make Hospitality House a reality.

If you want to make a difference in our community this winter – please consider volunteering with Hospitality House. Leave a voicemail and call back number at 271-7144 stating that you wish to attend the next volunteer training session. To make a financial donation please mail a check to Hospitality House, P.O. Box3223, Grass Valley, CA 95945.

Check out here illustrated story of our first year. Photos, anecdotes, portraits ... people coming together in a true community spirit.

	Hospitality House Director Making a Difference Cindy Maple, executive director of the Hospitality House welcome center for area homeless people, has been recognized as "Making a Difference for Women." Community | January 28, 2008

	Readers' corner Hospitality House funding: I missed his visit to The Union, but Utah Phillips stopped by and left me a note about some money that has been donated to Hospitality House. Community | September 27, 2006

	Grateful for the Simple Things Operations at a welcome center for area homeless will be reviewed in December to address any problems that arise, Grass Valley Police Chief John Foster said Wednesday. News | November 21, 2007

Welcome center to open for homeless Hospitality House has found a new venue for its welcome center. News | September 14, 2006

For more articles in The Union about Hospitality House, click here.