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Davis is a Driving Force in Helping Homeless - December 24, 2009

Steve Davis, of Loomis, is doing his part to help the homeless in Placer County. Davis, a retired Rocklin schoolteacher, is one of the volunteer bus drivers for The Gathering Inn, a nomadic shelter housed inside local churches. Davis and other drivers shuttle up to 50 homeless people to different churches each night for a hot meal and a safe and warm place to sleep. Read the full story.

The Gathering Inn featured in Sac Bee’s Book of Dreams 2009 - December 23, 2009

Early December snow dusted Auburn streets and the Sierra foothills. But the holiday postcard moment looked bittersweet to Suzi deFosset. “First thing I thought is how many people woke up with 6 inches of snow on their bed,” said deFosset, executive director of The Gathering Inn. “There’s a real risk of death.” Read the full story.

The Gathering Inn Wins Computers - December 18, 2009

Thanks to all of your votes, The Gathering Inn was the winner in last month’s Redemtech’s Serious Good Contest, and will receive five Red Rabbitt computers. Overall, 130,00 votes were cast for the contest, which provided top-brand business-grade refurbished desktop computers to nonprofit organizations committed to serving their community. The Gathering Inn received 30,120 votes (23% of total) to beat out Columbus Ronald McDonald House of Columbus, OH for the top spot. View the final vote totals. The Gathering Inn plans on allowing our guests to use these computers to update their resumes, apply for jobs online and keep in touch with family and friends. 

3rd Annual Splendor of the Trees Brings Holiday Cheer - November 18, 2009

On Saturday, November 14, hundreds of people from across Placer County started celebrating the holidays early at The Gathering Inn’s annual Splendor of the Trees. The event brought many eager shoppers and supporters out to RC Willey for tree viewing, a silent and live auction, and food from area vendors; including Crush 29, Chevy’s, Tahoe Joe's and Bloom Coffee and Tea. The evening’s Master of Ceremonies, Joe Orlando from Fox 40, kept the evening moving.

Many attendees left with their arms loaded. One little girl took home an American Girl Doll, an early birthday present from her mom who bought the item in the silent auction. Other popular items included a bicycle, wine baskets, a trip to Cabo San Lucas and a signed Mike Bibby jersey.

Program assists ailing homeless - Auburn Journal, November 16, 2009

Auburn homeless residents who have been hospitalized and discharged won’t have to camp out while recuperating, thanks to a new program.

The Placer County Interim Care Program provides services to homeless patients after they are discharged from the hospital. Read more...

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