March 28, 2008


Gala's Almost Here

Well here we are, only about one week out from our big April in Paris Gala. I can't believe how well it is all going. We are basically sold out, we have tons of auction items and wonderful sponsors. This year we moved to a new, larger venue and I was very worried about filling the space. No problem though!

I have been at GSH for six years. The first year I was here, the Gala made $30,000 and we were ecstatic. This year, the Gala should make about $200,000! What amazing progress we have made in such a short time. Thanks to all
Posted by Karen on March 28, 2008 @ 2:03 PM | 0 Comments | Post a comment

March 21, 2008

Guest Blogger

Today we have a guest post from our Board Member, Barbara Rufe.

On my drive home from a monthly GSH&FS board meeting Tuesday evening, I reflected on the substance of the meeting--issues addressed, quality of content, talent of my fellow board members. I am truly humbled and awed every time we as a board gather and discuss the mission and direction of GSH&FS. I was introduced to GSH about 9 years ago, not long enough to be considered an "old-timer" but long enough to know that GSH continues to launch into a more powerful force than the founders could have imagined.
The founders of GSH&FS had a vision: to help the working poor maintain housing. This vision is alive, well and being lived out by the staff, volunteers and board members. The founders of the organization addressed the problems of one poor family. Hands-on labor and monetary assistance allowed one family escape homelessness. The vision was kept alive and now thirty-four years later, this year 600 families will be assisted through our ABC, Emergency Assistance and HTP programs. GSH owns 22 properties and continues to sublet 50 properties providing housing to our neighbors who are working poor, elderly and disabled. All of our neighbors deserve to live with dignity and respect. With the continued support of those who have come to know and love GSH&FS the mission :"To reduce homelessness, increase support, and promote self-sufficiency" will soar to higher levels.
Posted by Karen on March 21, 2008 @ 10:19 AM | 0 Comments | Post a comment

March 14, 2008


Now THAT'S a lunch room!

...or is it a conference room? ...or maybe an interview room?

This week Mark and I hauled some major junk out of our office and down to the local dump. It's all part of our new Record Retention Policy. We're sorting and storing like crazy, all in the hope of making everything a little more organized around here. One of the unexpected benefits has been the creation of the wonderful, beautiful space you see above. Neat, ain't it?
But my main point is this: you have just got to love the variety of tasks that come to you in the non-profit world!

On top of my usual responsibilities of supervising, crisis intervention, grant writing, reporting, conferences, training, answering phones, making coffee, ordering office supplies, website maintenance, graphic design and the rest, I got the chance to do some heavy lifting and truck driving. It makes you feel good to be so useful.


Meanwhile... this post marks a return to my blogging here. Shannon and Karen picked up the slack after I burned myself out in the early months of this blog. Well now we're kicking it back into full gear. Each of us will be posting at least once a month from now on. Plus, as an added bonus, we will be reaching out to our fellow staff and volunteers to do a guest blogger spot as well.

We hope you enjoy it and take the time to leave your comments!
Posted by Tom on March 14, 2008 @ 4:21 PM | 1 Comments | Post a comment
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