Need shelter tonight? Call (530) 271-7144 or come in person to 1262 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945. Check-in is between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. every day. If no one answers, call 2-1-1 for the Nevada County Homeless Resource Helpline at (833) 375-2237.
What Hospitality House is
Hospitality House runs Utah's Place — Nevada County's only year-round emergency shelter for the general homeless population. It's a calm, sober place to sleep, eat, shower, do laundry, and meet with a case manager who can help you find permanent housing. They also operate a street outreach team that visits encampments and connects people to services.
The organization has grown into a full pathway: street outreach → emergency shelter → interim housing → permanent affordable housing. As of early 2026, Hospitality House operates seven locations and 148 housing units in addition to the emergency shelter.
Who can stay at Utah's Place
- Single adults (men and women) and families with children — there is a private family room
- People who have lived in Western Nevada County for 45 days or more
- Approved pets are welcome (ask about their pet policy when you call)
- Photo ID is not required
- You must agree to a Mutual Respect Agreement and sign up for chores during your stay
There are up to 69 beds. Intake is daily, based on availability — calling ahead helps but is not required.
What to do right now
- Call (530) 271-7144 any time to check bed availability and ask about intake.
- Show up in person at 1262 Sutton Way between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. for check-in.
- If you can't reach the shelter, call 2-1-1 (or (833) 375-2237 from outside the county). They can complete an intake referral and help you get on the list.
- Bring what you have — a small bag of belongings. Storage bins are provided under each bed. Free clothing, bedding, coats, and hygiene products are available on site if you need them.
What's provided
Every night you stay:
- A bunk bed in a clean dorm (private room for families)
- A hot dinner and breakfast
- Hot showers and laundry
- Free clothing, coats, bedding, hygiene products
Health and case management:
- On-site TB testing and flu shots
- Mental health and substance-abuse screenings
- Medical referrals
- Housing case management and Housing Readiness Workshops
- Help applying for SSI / SSDI / public assistance
- A six-week culinary job-training program
- Job Readiness Workshops and life-skills classes
- Recreation: house meetings, movies, games
Transportation:
Hospitality House runs a free Homeless Access Transport (HAT) van — rides to medical appointments, job interviews, and services. Vans have wheelchair lifts. Ask staff when you check in.
How to get there without a car
1262 Sutton Way, Grass Valley is on the Nevada County Connects public bus system.
- Route 1 (Nevada City ↔ Grass Valley) and connecting Grass Valley routes stop at the Tinloy Street Transit Center in downtown Grass Valley. From there it is roughly a mile to Sutton Way — staff can sometimes help arrange a pickup if you call ahead.
- Bus runs Mon–Fri 5:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; limited Saturday service 7:15 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; no Sunday service.
- If you are stranded somewhere in the county and can't reach the shelter, call 2-1-1 — they can dispatch outreach or help with transportation.
Other Hospitality House programs
- Bridge / Interim Housing — longer-term housing while you stabilize and look for permanent housing.
- Veterans Housing — dedicated units for veterans experiencing homelessness.
- Sierra Guest Home (131 Glenwood Avenue, Grass Valley) — interim housing, opened December 2025.
- Empire Commons (626 S. Auburn Street, Grass Valley) — 11 small cabins for workforce, veterans, families exiting homelessness, and people at risk of losing housing (acquired April 2026).
- Adult Reentry Grant Program (ARGP) — services for adults returning from incarceration.
- Pet program — keeps families and pets together during shelter stays.
- Outreach team — visits encampments throughout Nevada County, brings supplies, and connects people to shelter and services.
If you want to help
Donate money — operations grants are dropping 15.9% in 2026, so individual gifts matter:
- Online: hhshelter.org/donate
- Mail a check to: Hospitality House, 1262 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
- By phone: (530) 615-0852, Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Donate goods — drop off at 1262 Sutton Way:
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer — meal service, donation sorting, special events. Visit hhshelter.org/volunteer or email info@hhshelter.org.
Contact summary
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Shelter intake line | (530) 271-7144 |
Shelter address | 1262 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945 |
Check-in time | 4:00–5:30 p.m. daily |
Homeless Resource Helpline | 2-1-1 or (833) 375-2237 |
Admin office | 488 Crown Point Circle, Suite 100, Grass Valley — Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Development / donations | (530) 615-0852 |
Email | |
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