Those who have gone through any GRACE program understand how impactful it is, and in turn, many have given back to GRACE and its mission through donating, volunteering, or even simple acts of kindness to the community. This week, GRACE client turned chef, Corlisa Booker gave back to GRACE in the most delightful way possible. Chef Corlisa is a soon-to-be proud graduate of the GRACE Transitional Housing (T.H.) program. Along with raising her son, Sebastian, she also dedicates many hours to perfecting her dream of owning a commercial food truck. Since being a part of the T.H. program life has treated Corlisa and her family wonderfully. She has become a strong advocate for GRACE and its programs. She attended the 2022 Transitional Housing Graduation and this year’s GRACE Gala. Corlisa and Sebastian also headlined the GRACE Christmas Cottage promo where Corlisa expressed her joy in knowing that “through the Christmas

ReelOutreach is an organization created by Jordan Maison that raises money and hosts special movie events for kids and families who don’t normally get the chance to head to the theater. On top of taking them to see the latest blockbuster films, they also provide concessions and toys/goodie bags for the kids to take home. On November 21st, several of the GRACE Transitional Housing families and their kids were able to experience a special screening of Disney’s new animated film, Strange World. Each child was given a movie poster, gift cards to the concession stands, and backpacks. Jordan Maison started ReelOutreach back in 2018, and the goal has remained the same: bring the joy of movies to those who need it most.  Having grown up with very little, a trip to the movie theater was a yearly event if that. Jordan’s family didn’t get to go often, but every time

Consider Choosing GRACE on November 29th 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, 10 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 very thankful that you, members of the GRACE Family, are such incredible givers. Because of your support, you have

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 23rd, and reopen on Monday, November 28th. If you need 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!

December 3rd is the Elves on the Run 5k and Fun Run! Do not be a Grinch and miss out. Organized by the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Women’s Division, this awesome family friendly event will be sure to help you kick off the holiday season! Come join the fun that includes photos with Santa & the Grinch, a team costume contest, dog costume contest, inflatable obstacle course, Christmas tattoo station, elf toss game, and tons of prizes! Elf Costume and Pet Costume contest begins at 8:30 am, Fun run begins at 9:00 am and the 5k begins at 9:30 am. Come for the run, stay to enjoy all the activities Grapevine has to offer including ICE at the Gaylord, Snow-land at Great Wolf Lodge, North Pole Express train ride, North Central Ballet Company’s Nutcracker on Lake Grapevine and the not-to-be-missed sparkle of Main Street with millions of lights, enormous decorations,

This week, families around the community were greeted with warm smiles and delicious food during GRACE’s annual Holiday Food Distribution. GRACE’s Holiday Food Distribution serves around 800 families during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Clients are encouraged to take part in this special event by speaking with one of GRACE’s wonderful Caseworkers, where they will receive a voucher and more information about this special event. This week would not have been possible without the incredible help of our loving volunteers. From standing in 40-degree weather for hours at a time making sure each client left with a smile on their face, these amazing volunteers served with a purpose. “I am so thankful that we have volunteers who will always help out when needed to make a difference in the community,” said, Volunteer Manager, Ryan Jackson. “This week during Holiday Food Distribution showed exactly why GRACE has some of the

Alford Media Services hosted its 20th annual Chili cook-off event last weekend, and not only was the event a success, but the fun everyone had was even sweeter. Alford Media is a group of dedicated event technology specialists that provide solutions across the world for their clients. Their technical expertise on challenging events, experienced precision on large-scale shows, and exceptional onsite engineers provide real-time quality for everyone to enjoy. As a longtime supporter of the GRACE mission, Alford serves the community in many ways. From contributing generously to GRACE to their efforts in running the audio and visual of GRACE special events including GRACE’s Designer Bags & Bingo and the GRACE Gala, we know that we can count on Alford Media to always have our backs in helping out the community. As part of their company’s culture of fostering teamwork and creating a family atmosphere, Alford loves hosting their annual

Despite rainy skies and close to freezing temps, Christmas Cottage move-in was a success! Our fearless volunteers worked tirelessly to move all the Cottage necessities into the amazing new 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

GRACE would like to welcome our new Stewardship Manager, Lori Eilers. Lori grew up in Tewksbury, New Jersey where she attended Fairleigh Dickinson University and majored in English with a minor in business. She went on to Drew University to get her Masters in English Literature. Before joining the GRACE team, Lori worked as a Speech Writer in Washington D.C. This experience is what she say says “provided her with a stark insight as to how categorically we are poised and challenged, to all work together.” As the Stewardship Manager, Lori handles multiple projects at once. She prides herself on being able to assist in developing relationships with GRACE’s generous constituents because of the fundamental part that they play in GRACE’s ability to serve the community. Lori is motivated by the true element of serving the community and the wholehearted feeling that comes with it. “I believe that we must

15 years ago, Subaru created the Share the Love Event as a way to help those who need it most. For every new vehicle purchased or leased, Subaru will donate $250 to a charity of the dealership’s choice. Thanks to Five Star Subaru, for the fifth year in a row, GRACE is so excited to be selected as one of the beneficiaries for this event! Each year since its conception in 2008, Subaru customers and staff come together to make an impact on the community through the Share the Love Event. Through this wonderful event, more than $200 million has been donated to a host of national and hometown charities. Starting November 17th – January 3rd, Share the Love will put new owners in the driver seat when it comes to selecting which charity or charities are to receive a donation from Subaru on their behalf. “We are so thankful