Hospitality House routinely hosts cleanups of homeless camps throughout the year. But the one that’s being conducted Thursday morning is their most ambitious one, because of its multiagency collaboration. Development Manager Faith Trump says the focus will be on mostly abandoned camps between Idaho-Maryland and East Bennett Roads in Grass Valley, which are easier to clear when fewer people need to be moved off the land…

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And Trump says the fact that most of these camps are no longer occupied is also a likely indication that more people have found access to a shelter through Hospitality House…

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And that not only increases the likelihood of returning to more permanent housing, but also reduces the fire danger from camps in the process. Meanwhile, Trump says participation from volunteers has exceeded their goal of 50, or around 60. And they’re reminded to bring gloves, a shovel, if they have one, sunscreen, and a truck, if possible. Also, wear long pants and hiking shoes or boots. And they’ll be visible in that area between 8am and 1pm on Thursday.