The weather is getting colder, the sun isn’t staying out as long during the day, and frost has started to appear on our windshields in the mornings. One of the best ways to warm up is with a delicious, hot cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa! What if you knew that your morning cup of Joe was also going to support a good cause?  We are so thankful to Dutch Bros. Coffee in Grapevine, Flower Mound, and Lewisville, for choosing to support GRACE again this season! On Saturday, December 16th, for each beverage purchase, $1 will be donated to fund our vital programs and services. That’s right! For one day only, a dollar from every drink – hot or cold, coffee or otherwise! – will go to support GRACE! Please note that this fundraiser is only occurring at the Grapevine, Flower Mound, and Lewisville locations.  Are you interested in hosting

Due to an increased need for assistance over the last several weeks, we have had to adjust Client Services hours to 10:00 am- 3:00pm. We will service all parties that have been checked in by 3:00pm. Client Services will also be closed every last Friday of the month for staff training and development. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

Consider Choosing GRACE on November 28th for Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. It strives to build a world in which the catalytic power of generosity is at the heart of the society we build together, unlocking dignity, opportunity, and equity around the globe. GRACE has joined in with the Giving Tuesday movement since its inception in 2012. And now, 11 years later, donors have generously supported us during this special day dedicated to generosity. People show their generosity in a variety of ways during Giving Tuesday — whether it’s helping a neighbor, advocating for an issue, sharing a skill, or giving to causes, every act of generosity counts. Here at GRACE, we are so blessed and so thankful that the members of our surrounding community, are such incredible givers. Because of your support,

GRACE is proud and honored to “Share the Love” again with Sam Pack’s Five Star Subaru, 2651 William D. Tate Avenue in Grapevine. For the sixth year in a row, the “Share the Love” Campaign—November 16 through Tuesday, January 2—will raise funds for GRACE and several other local and national charitable agencies. Through the last five years, gifts from Five Star Subaru have provided nearly 9,700 local families with emergency assistance, food, clothing, medical care, sheltering and sheltering assistance, and referrals to agencies that partner with GRACE, such as the John Peter Smith (JPS) Health Network, One Safe Place domestic violence counseling, and nearly 80 other referral partners. Customers purchasing a new Subaru can show their support for GRACE by selecting our agency from among many causes. Just tell the Subaru sales associate to direct your gift to GRACE! For each new car sold, Subaru will donate $250, plus an

Despite rainy skies, Christmas Cottage move-in was a success! Our fearless volunteers worked tirelessly to move all the Cottage necessities into the amazing space. Now that all the pieces are in one place, we need YOUR help bringing it to life! Each year, GRACE is able to provide over 2,700 children and parents with Christmas gifts for the holidays. This dignified experience allows for moms and dads to select new, unwrapped gifts for their children that they can take home and prepare to put under the Christmas tree. Of course, this program would not possible without the help and support of the community. We need your help in the following ways: Volunteer We would love for you or your group to help out at the Christmas Cottage. Lots of shifts are available! Please sign up today by contacting the Volunteer SIGN UP GENIUS HERE or call 817-690-4136. ** NEW ROLE OPPORTUNITY at

This year will mark the 13th year that GRACE has partnered with United Way of Tarrant County to offer the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program to families and individuals in and around North Tarrant County. VITA offers free tax preparation services to households whose family income is less than $64,000 per year. Many of the families GRACE assists live paycheck to paycheck and often the only time they have extra cash to put away for an emergency or to catch up on bills is when they file their tax returns. For those families, a well-earned refund from the IRS has a significant budget impact. Beginning on January 23rd and running through April 13, 2024, a qualified family or individual can come to GRACE during the times listed below and have a trained volunteer complete their taxes free of charge. Many families who pay for these services are missing different

Thank you First Baptist Grapevine for including GRACE in their Mission Sunday! The goal of this particular Sunday is to leave attendees inspired and have more information on practical ways to combine their talents or interests with the mission of God and encourage them to engage in the good work these organizations are doing here in our local community and around the world. First Baptist Grapevine invites several different organizations, both local and global, to set up booths and gives them a platform to present the purpose of each of their missions to each attendee.  All organizations were set up outside the auditorium and different age groups visited the booths in waves throughout the morning – ages ranging from children to senior adults. Thank you for including GRACE in this educational and inspiring Sunday!

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, GRACE offices have adjusted operating hours: GRACEful Buys Grapevine and Euless will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and reopen for Black Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Donation Station will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and resume normal hours on Friday, November 25th. GRACE Programs, Development, and Administrative offices will close at 3 p.m. on November 22nd, and reopen on Monday, November 27th.   If you are in need of emergency assistance that cannot wait until normal operating hours, please contact client services at 817.602.1204. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

A heartfelt thank you to Park Place Lexus for hosting their annual toy drive for the GRACE Christmas Cottage on the evening of Thursday, November 9th! Attendees of the evening enjoyed bites from The Henley, Postino, and Brio, as well as artisan coffee and hot chocolate from Boxcar Junction, and a sampling of Japanese Whisky Toki. Live entertainment from the Royal Dukes Band elevated the evening as guests discovered the all-new 2024 Lexus TX, customized cowboy hats with Bumble and Brim, and built their ideal s’more. This event signifies that Christmas is officially in the air for GRACE – thank you Park Place Lexus for another unforgettable year! Whether they are volunteering alongside us, sponsoring an event, or hosting a special event on our behalf, we can always count on them to proudly support our community and our mission. The elves are already hard at work creating a sweet treat

Can you believe it? The 20th Annual GRACE Gala has come and gone, and we are still in awe of what an amazing night it was. Filled with good food and drink, inspiring stories, live music, and an overflow of generosity, this will forever be a night to remember!  Led by co-chairs Madeline and David Ricci, the 2023 GRACE Gala took place once more at the Irving Convention Center in Las Colinas. A record 900 guests attended to show their support for the GRACE mission! With everyone dressed to the nines, they filled the space to browse the auction, purchase jewelry from the Kendra Scott pull, and take photos at both a fun selfie wall and with a professional photographer before finding their seats in the ballroom.  To kick off the evening, David Lown, director of jazz bands at Southlake Carroll Senior High School, played a beautiful rendition of “Amazing