There are many friendly faces at GRACE’s Donation Station, and those dropping off needed items may have seen one of the friendliest, Angel Diaz! Prior to joining GRACE, Angel worked as a Lot Loader for The Home Depot, and a Packager for Hello Fresh. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Angel has always been a laid-back and hard-working person. Surrounding himself with family and discovering new things has created a sense of peace in his life, which he now applies to his professional life. After graduating high school, Angel moved from Chicago to Euless to be closer to his mother and to experience a new environment. Working at GRACE’s Donation Station, Angel is known for being supportive, polite, and understanding. When he is not at the roundabout greeting donors and helping to unload donations from vehicles, he can be seen helping to sort or test electronic equipment. “There are very few people

Enjoy a four-night stay for two in an ocean view room and Winspire booking & concierge service at The Westin Punta Cana Resort & Club in the beautiful Dominican Republic. Located just two hours south of Miami and overflowing with unique history, one-of-a-kind destinations, and cultural experiences unlike any other, the Dominican Republic is a jewel of the Caribbean Sea. Explore a museum, sample local delicacies, sample a cup of Dominican coffee, or enjoy a cigar as you spend each day surrounded by the vibrant culture of this beautiful country and each night soothed to sleep by the sound of the Caribbean Sea. The Westin Punta Cana Resort & Club offers a full-service marina and a vast range of recreational activities and indulgent facilities including the La Cana Gold Club, the Six Senses Spa, and two of the best restaurants in Punta Cana – Brassa Grill, a beachfront restaurant that

GRACE would like to introduce our new Human Resources Coordinator, Evelyn Burch! Evelyn was raised in London, England, and has a long history of going on adventures. She is an avid traveler and urges everyone she meets to discover new things and places, as seen by her trips to Rome and her experiences in Frankfurt, Germany. Evelyn began working for GRACE in May of 2022. When she assumed the position of HR Associate, she set out to build relationships with every staff member, volunteer, and community member involved at GRACE. Her outgoing nature combined with her enthusiasm for life has given her the skills to relate to everyone she meets. Evelyn’s resume speaks volumes. Before joining GRACE, she served as the Staffing Manager at the University of Dallas, an HR Business Partner, and Corporate Recruiter for Lockheed Martin, and a member of The United States Air Force for nearly a

GRACE strongly believes in being a good steward of the community and in that, supporting our local cities’ activities, businesses, and community organizations. The 36th annual Grapefest took place this past weekend, and we are happy to say that the GRACE staff was well-represented. Grapefest included wine tastings, charcuterie workshops, a grape stomp, Champagne Cork Shoot-Off, music, art booths, food, and entertainment for the whole family. GRACE Staff was eager to volunteer and interact with the community – especially while working the beer booth next to Mainstage. Special Events Manager, Basha Ramsey, noted that “there are various opportunities for people to give back to their community. Grapefest is a fantastic way to network, volunteer, and meet new people at the same time.” Everyone had a wonderful time, and we know GRACE and our community will be ready to do it again next year!              

Each year giving supporters like you join us for the exciting online event North Texas Giving Day. Today, GRACE and thousands of other charities in this region are asking for your support. As you know, GRACE embraces the philosophy that encouraging self-sufficiency will, in turn, strengthen families and help preserve neighborhoods and communities. It is only through your generosity that we are able to offer compassion and assistance to those who so desperately need it. For many years now, GRACE has been witness to this cycle of families building and succeeding, only to be undercut by an illness, loss of a job, decreased work hours, car repair, accident, or some other incident that amounts to a devastating financial crisis for these families. During North Texas Giving Day, your investment of $25, $50, or $100 or more will help us meet the needs of our community.  As we launch our 36th year of service,

The GRACE Community Clinic offers a variety of classes to ensure that our wonderful clients have the resources and skills to live healthy lives. Two new classes are focusing on a health-conscious lifestyle and self-care. Night of Health is a new class here at GRACE that encompasses the many ways of staying healthy. From smaller portions of food to specific exercise routines, our clients are educated on how healthy choices can transform their lives. Taught by Diabetic Educator, Antonio Miranda Ph.D., RD, LD, the goal of the class is to have a personal approach to the clients. “I want this class to impact each client in the best way possible,” said Antonio. “I want them to come out of this feeling great and motivated so that they can inspire someone else.” Night of Health will be held on the second Monday of each month starting October 10th. Cooking Matters is

The Colleyville Chamber hosted it’s 34th annual Golf Classic last week and we must say, it was a nice drive down the fairway! The Colleyville Golf Classic is one of the community’s most beloved events for golfers, sponsors, and volunteers to connect with resources to grow their business while enjoying a nice day out at the golf course. This year’s Golf Classic was held at Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club in Keller and drew in numerous individuals in the community including 128 golfers, 35 volunteers, and 27 sponsors, along with the event’s presenting sponsors, the City of Colleyville and Jason Ridley Agency. Chelsea Rose, CEO and President of the Colleyville Chamber, showed her gratitude by thanking all of the sponsors, volunteers, and participants for their dedication to this year’s Golf Classic and remarking that “each year the Golf Classic continues to grow because of the outstanding folks in our community.”

Each year giving supporters like you join us for the exciting online event North Texas Giving Day. All next Thursday, September 22, GRACE and thousands of other charities in this region will be asking for your support. As you know, GRACE embraces the philosophy that encouraging self-sufficiency will, in turn, strengthen families and help preserve neighborhoods and communities. It is only through your generosity that we are able to offer compassion and assistance to those who so desperately need it. For many years now, GRACE has been witness to this cycle of families building and succeeding, only to be undercut by an illness, loss of a job, decreased work hours, car repair, accident, or some other incident that amounts to a devastating financial crisis for these families. During North Texas Giving Day, your investment of $25, $50, or $100 or more will help us meet the needs of our community.  As we launch

Next Friday, September 16th, your favorite jewelry store is officially opening it’s doors in Southlake Town Square! Grab a few friends and join GRACE as we celebrate the grand opening of their new storefront and shop for good. Bubbly refreshers, sweets and fun surprises will be provided to guests between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. For every purchase made, Kendra Scott will donate 20% of the proceeds to GRACE. If you are not able to make it to the event in person, you can shop online on September 16th and 17th and enter the web code GIVEBACK-CLKRJ in the coupon code section at checkout. By doing so, 20% of your purchase will also go to GRACE. Kendra Scott has a passion for giving back, not only to GRACE, but to pediatric health centers, breast cancer research and awareness, entrepreneurial leadership for women and so many others. We can’t thank the Kendra

Similar to the traditional New Year in January, GRACE likes to celebrate in style whenever we bid farewell to one fiscal year and hello to a promising new one, and what better way to accomplish this than by holding a special monthly staff meeting that encompasses the GRACE members and board? Board members and staff were served a delicious breakfast by Scratch Kitchen to kick off the day. The hardy breakfast staples included biscuits and gravy, hash brown casserole, eggs, blueberry French toast casserole and bacon. Shonda emphasized throughout the gathering how volunteers, donors and staff have supported local families as they battle with the effects of COVID-19 on the economy. In addition, Shonda gave a year in review, highlighting the performance of each department. She reflected on the inaugural post-COVID Gala when no one anticipated the outcome of attendees, yet all exceeded expectations. She also praised the resounding success