2024 was a year of profound growth for GRIP. In seven prisons across California, where pain once dominated, hope and transformation are now taking root in the lives of 774 students we served.

This year, we’ve had the privilege to see more individuals than ever take the courageous steps toward healing and accountability. But it hasn’t been without heartache. In 2024, we lost a beloved member of our GRIP family, Bernard Moss. Bernard was a founding student of the GRIP program, and he was the first graduate to be hired full time on staff. He was a Peacemaker whose presence and leadership touched countless lives. His loss reminds us that the path to transformation includes both grieving and healing. In his absence, we carry forward his legacy of compassion, accountability, and peace.

Looking ahead in uncertain times, we are tapping into deep faith and resolve to reach those who need us while staying true to the core teachings of GRIP. Our strength comes from the people whose lives have changed through the program. Whether still incarcerated or paroled, GRIP graduates stay connected with the community they helped build to continue the work, not only for themselves but for others.

Thank you for your support of the power of transformation. Together, we can ensure that the life-changing impact of GRIP’s work endures and expands, both inside and outside of prison walls.

With gratitude,
Kim Grose Moore
Executive Director