In observance of the Independence Day holiday, all administrative and program sites will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 3rd, and reopening on Wednesday, July 5th at 9:00 a.m. Due to the adjusted hours, Volunteer Orientation has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 6th at 4:00 p.m. If you have an emergency that cannot wait until normal operating hours, please contact Client Services at 817-602-1204. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Have a blessed holiday!

The GRACE Community Clinic has been very busy this summer and a great place for GRACE clients to engage and serve in the community! The Tarrant Area Food Bank Class, Cooking Matters was back at GRACE for another month. This exciting class is taught by volunteer nutritionist and culinary instructor, Hai Nguyen, who brings excitement and fun to each class. This month a record number of 18 clients graduated from the Cooking Matters class, with a better understanding of healthy eating and budgeting wisely. Additionally, groceries are provided for participants to take home at the end of class each week so that they can practice preparing healthy recipes at home to share them with their families. Next month the GRACE Community Clinic has two special classes they are offering to GRACE clients that are sure to be very successful. The first class is ESL Class (English as a second language).

Just last month, Southlake Town Square and Kite Realty Group hosted hundreds for the most enviable shopping experience in the area: the second annual Mimosa Stroll & Shop! Back by popular demand, the experience offered before hours shopping with exclusive sales, brunch bites, and more – all with a mimosa in hand! A few extra features this year were the flower truck, fun selfie stations, live DJ, and caricature artists. All proceeds were gifted to GRACE programs, and to say they are making a difference is an understatement! With the funds raised this year, we are able to provide any of the following services to our clients: Provide safe housing for 7 families for the next month, giving them time to get back on their feet after a crisis that put them at risk for eviction. Pay to keep electricity, gas and water on for more than 20 families facing

GRACE prides itself in volunteer relationships and loves group assistance in our seasonal programs! One very special group is Moms in Action. This group, a mothers group from First Baptist Grapevine, gives a place to come to for the community for rest, encouragement, and biblical mentorship. During last week’s Feed Our Kids, Moms in Action not only helped feed children in the local community, but they created activity packs to give to the kids. The activity pack included Play-Doh, chalk, bubbles, a notepad, game cards, a balloon, a giant pen and to top it off, a healthy granola bar. The activity pack had the children in awe about all of the activities that they can participate in which made for a fun and enjoyable lunch last week. “Moms in Action are doing wonderful things for the community”, said GRACE’s Seasonal Programs Coordinator, Beth Chernik. “The activity packs were such a

In 2022, Tarrant County experienced at least one heat-related illness or death per week during the summer. This year, the Climate Prediction Center predicts our region is likely to experience above normal temperatures again this summer. However, with the help of United Way of Tarrant County, you can support heat-vulnerable populations with the “Beat the Heat” Collection Drive! For over 100 years, United Way of Tarrant County has worked to improve the lives of those in our community. As nonprofit leaders, they bring together individuals, groups, donors, and service providers to help solve some of the toughest social issues affecting Tarrant County. Each year, United Way serves more than 300,000 individuals, empowering them to live wonderful lives. To commemorate their 100th anniversary, on June 21 from 9 am- 1 pm, United Way of Tarrant County is launching the “Day of Action” where they will be collecting 100 AC units to

Have you heard? This year, GRACE is hosting their 20th annual Gala – that’s something to get excited about! With just under 6 months to go until the big day, today we’d like to shine the spotlight on this year’s Auction Chair, Christine Palmer.  Christine’s involvement with GRACE began in 2021, when she attended the Gala VIP Party at the home of Madeline and David Ricci. As you may know, the Ricci’s are this year’s Gala Chairs! Now teamed up with Christine, this gala is sure to be the best one yet.   While Christine may be newer to the GRACE mission, she is no stranger to caring for her community and supporting others. She began a career in nursing in 2001, and after 12 dedicated years, she navigated toward the technology side of things in 2013. These days, Christine works a packed schedule as the Director of Clinical Applications for

We need YOU! This summer please consider volunteering time with GRACE! From sorting donations at the GRACE Donation Station- to helping our resale shops sell donations, GRACE has many wonderful ways to help you get involved! It’s so easy to get the volunteer process started. GRACE Volunteer Orientation is the entry point for all new and current volunteers who want to know more about GRACE and how they can find the right volunteering opportunity for them. This 45-minute detailed meeting goes over each volunteer opportunity, its purpose, and the tasks of each volunteer. Volunteer Manager, Ryan Jackson, leads the orientations and finds something interesting about each one. “Many volunteers have come to an orientation and have found other opportunities to serve at GRACE they weren’t aware of.” said Ryan. “ I love when this happens because it shows that GRACE has so many opportunities for volunteers and their passion on

Summer is here which only means one thing, GRACE Feed Our Kids (FOK) and the GRACE Grocery Giveaway are both back to serving the community! Since the start of this summer’s FOK, GRACE has already seen hundreds of children throughout the community with the goal of serving all children who normally receive lunches through the school food programs. Over the past 2 weeks, volunteer groups have stepped up to serve the children of the community. Providing not only lunches but also arts and crafts, games and fun activities, GRACE volunteers have proven that when we come together for a good cause, everyone has a good time. GRACE’s Seasonal Programs Coordinator, Beth Chernik is ecstatic about the turnout of volunteers wanting to serve the community and because of that turnout, most dates and locations are filled with volunteers. However, we still have spots to fill and need your help! I am

School’s out, and you know what that means – endless volunteer opportunities all summer long! This is a great way for you to serve your community during the season. Read on to find out how you can be involved! You don’t want to miss out. The GRACE Feed Our Kids (FOK) Program is a seasonal lunch program led by Seasonal Programs Coordinator, Beth Chernik. FOK provides lunches to local children who may rely on school to provide their midday meal, and therefore face having to go without it when school is not in session. So, how can you help? Volunteer to provide these children with a good meal, warm smiles, and a welcoming atmosphere! There is plenty of room for creativity, with many volunteers providing arts and crafts materials, sports equipment, or music for the perfect lunchtime dance break. Children not only receive a good lunch, but are able to

Each quarter, GRACE Staff takes time to recognize their coworkers for the way they present and carry out the GRACE Mission to our clients, our donors, and each other. These moments of recognition come in the form of nominations for the Mission Vision Practice (MVP) Award. This quarter’s winner is Lakissia (Kissy) Walker who works at Donation Station! Kissy’s coworker submitted the following nomination: “I cannot say enough about the customer service that I hear from this person, especially on the phone with donors, she is exceptional! When I interact with Kissy her attitude is always positive, she had an eye for great donations big or small that come through GRACE Drive. She is a great team player. We both agree on our Mission at GRACE, ‘to be a good steward’. I am grateful to know and work with her.” Congratulations Kissy, your encouragement and positive outlook are second to