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Grandma's House

Welcomes Two New VISTAs!

Thanks to the hard work of the GHH grant writers, GHH won a grant to receive two AmeriCorps VISTAs every year for the next three years. Our first two began July 13th. 

What is an AmeriCorps VISTA?

Authorized in 1964, VISTAs were created to help build capacity at non-profit organizations in the U.S. Under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act, the purpose of a Volunteer in Service to America (VISTA) is to strengthen and supplement efforts to eliminate and alleviate poverty.

Meet our first VISTAs!  

 Emily Novick

 Emily is from Redlands, CA with a  

Bachelors degree in Legal Studies and Spanish and a Masters degree in International Studies both from Chapman University.

Why did you become a VISTA?

I became a VISTA because I really wanted to get involved with a non-profit organization in my community, hoping that I would get to practice and work on my Spanish skills and AmeriCorps has such incredible projects and benefits for its VISTAs that it seemed like a great fit.

Why GHH?

After the interview with GHH, I realized the women working here have such compassion and commitment to bettering the community in which they live that it became contagious, I wanted to be a part of this. 

Krystal Minniefield

Krystal is from Pomona, CA with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management from 

Concordia University, Irvine

Why did you become a VISTA?

I became a VISTA because I wanted to take an active role in abolishing homelessness and ultimately poverty. My neighbors are hurting and I can't just cover my eyes. 

Why GHH?

I adore the mission and vision of GHH. I completed my senior internship here a little over a year ago and when I discovered this position recently, I had to apply. Orange County is in desperate need of an organization like GHH and I'm thrilled to be a part of it.