Our community is unmatched! Admittedly we are biased, but we wanted to take a moment to highlight how incredibly blessed we at GRACE are to be surrounded by a community that supports our mission in the most creative ways through program-specific drives and fun events. Each drive and every event raises awareness for GRACE programs and oftentimes gathers support or items that in turn are given directly to families who are in need. Creating an event or hosting a drive are unique ways that local businesses, churches, civic organizations, and community groups can engage their employees/members in team building while supporting our mission by gathering food and clothing, or encouraging financial contributions. For example: Earlier this month, the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. held a supply drive, collecting essentials like diapers, laundry detergent, and cooking oil for the GRACE Food Pantry after checking our most urgent needs list.

Are you ready for a celebration so sweet that a dentist might be needed? Mark your calendars and join us for GRACE’s 2025 Volunteer Luncheon on Friday, April 4th at White’s Chapel Methodist Church, where we celebrate the crem de la crem of our volunteers! Last year, we celebrated the Rock Star Volunteers that make up GRACE. So, this year we decided to name those special ingredients that make up The Perfect Recipe of a GRACE Volunteer. Sure, every ice cream sundae is sweet – but let’s be honest, we need those nuts along with the whipped cream to make it something special! With a celebration this decadent, the staff at GRACE decided to spread the love – thick as hot fudge – all month long, naming March, “VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH!” Be on the lookout at your favorite places to serve for some amazing site parties. A few ideas have

The Ms. Molly Foundation has partnered with GRACE for over 15 years to support our Mentorship Housing program. We are the sole recipient of foundation funds designated by Molly Maid of DFW Metro Northwest. $0.10 of every cleaning that the staff of this office does goes to support GRACE. For perspective, the total amount of support received this year, as you can see, was over $2,500. The generosity of this incredible staff is overwhelming, and it’s gifts like this that truly highlight the role GRACE plays not just in the lives of our clients, but in the hearts of our surrounding community. Franchise owner Katrina Keith is always thrilled to connect with and serve GRACE in whatever capacity possible. She has donated the time and services of her team multiple times throughout our years of partnership including cleaning the Mentorship Housing apartments to make them ready for new residents and

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon at GRACE’s Designer Bags & Bingo (DBB), coming up on May 4th! This event will be an exciting afternoon full of laughter, Bingo, and most importantly, designer bags. This fun twist on bingo allows players to compete for high-quality designer purses, which is sure to bring on friendly competition. This year, we’re thrilled to be hosting DBB at The Westin in Southlake, whose classy atmosphere will provide the ultimate excuse to dress up, have fun, and win big! Designer Bags and Bingo is one of GRACE’s signature events that raise funds for GRACE’s Mentorship Housing program. This program provides support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, helping them move toward lasting self-sufficiency. Through intensive case management, clients work to achieve personal goals in education, career, and finances while living in stable, clean housing. We need your help to make it a success! If you’re

GRACE exists for the unexpected. Unfortunately, for many of our neighbors living paycheck to paycheck, they are just one sudden life event like an unexpected diagnosis or major repair away from financial hardship. In January, one of GRACE’s care managers met with a client who came seeking rental assistance. A recent diagnosis of cervical stenosis (a narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck leading to nerve pain) had been severe enough to require surgery, and his recovery was not going according to plan. His healing process was labored with extreme pain, preventing him from working for the span of three months. Unfortunately, this left his wife as the only source of income for the household, earning only $10 an hour. He expressed the stress and difficulty this placed on their family as she worked, took care of him, and looked after their four children during his slow journey to

Welcome Deb Ebeling, GRACE’s new Volunteer and Seasonal Programs Coordinator! GRACE is thrilled to announce that Deb Ebeling has taken on a new role at GRACE: Volunteer and Seasonal Programs Coordinator! Deb will play a vital role in coordinating all volunteer activities for GRACE, including the GRACE Feed Our Kids program and the beloved GRACE Christmas Cottage. Deb’s connection to GRACE began in November 2023, when she started volunteering several times a week in the Food Pantry. “I quickly learned about Christmas Cottage and found myself there almost daily,” Deb shared. “I loved both experiences!” Growing up, Deb dreamed of becoming a mom and a lawyer. After considering the time and cost of law school, she earned her paralegal certificate, married, and joyfully embraced motherhood. “I don’t think I could have imagined what God had in store for me!” she reflected. Describing herself as outgoing, kind, and blessed, Deb’s passion

GRACE’s new online volunteer hub is LIVE! Late last year, we partnered with VOLY, a comprehensive volunteer management platform, to create a dedicated website designed to streamline the volunteer experience. Our goal: a one-stop shop where volunteers can easily submit applications, explore opportunities, and track their valuable hours. After months of hard work and fine-tuning, our new website is up and running! We are committed to ensuring the site is accessible and user-friendly for everyone. If you have not already joined us on VOLY, we encourage you to sign up today—we’ll be there to guide you through the process! GRACE deeply values our volunteers. Your contributions are essential to our mission of serving individuals and families in our community. From sorting donations at Donation Station and stocking shelves at the pantry, to assisting our master gardeners in the community garden and keeping our GRACEful Buys stores in Grapevine and Euless

Get ready to ante up for GRACE! The 7th Annual GRACE Poker Tournament is almost here, and we’re thrilled to spotlight the incredible community partners who are making this event possible! A huge round of applause to our King of Hearts sponsor, BoomerJack’s! A longtime GRACE supporter, BoomerJack’s has been a Metroplex favorite since 2002, serving up everything from mouthwatering burgers and crispy wings to fresh salads. Their generous support has consistently benefited GRACE, and we couldn’t be more grateful! Learn more about BoomerJack’s at https://boomerjacks.com/. We also extend our deepest gratitude to the Joanne E. “Jody” Matthews Estate, and executor Melissa Moss, for their generous King of Hearts sponsorship! Thank you to Laura and Johnny Campanello, our Jack of Clubs sponsor, for their continued and generous support of GRACE! This year’s dinner is going to be a culinary delight, thanks to our fantastic dinner sponsor, Ferah Tex Med Kitchen!

The resilience shown by the graduates celebrated at this year’s Mentorship Housing Graduation goes beyond just their time at GRACE. As you will read below, so many have not just preserved, but have overcome. As you read through the achievements of each of the graduates, take time to reflect on the impact that your partnership with GRACE has had. Your impact goes beyond this handful of highlighted lives to the stories of thousands of our neighbors who just needed that moment of empowerment. They were met with a kind community who encouraged them, and with their support allowed GRACE to show them a path out of crisis and into accomplishment. Scott: ·         Promoted at his job from temp security guard to a permanent executive position ·         Stopped smoking one month after entering the program ·         1st time college student Jasmine: ·         Paralegal degree completion in March ·         Prepping for ASVAB to enter the Air Force

I am in tears right now as I write this. This morning, I had the incredible opportunity to select items for my daughters from the Christmas Cottage, and the experience was absolutely amazing. There were so many wonderful items to choose from, and I know my girls will absolutely love them. I have never been in a situation like this before, unable to provide gifts for my girls for Christmas, so this moment means more to me than words can express. I truly wanted to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your help and support. Thank you for being a blessing in our lives. Sincerely, Ms. Grace* 2024 was particularly devastating for Ms. Grace and was filled with unimaginable loss with the murder of her brother and the passing of her grandmother. As she was living with her grandmother and depending on