Every day is a good day to give back to the community you love, and we appreciate the growing number of people who consider GRACE when deciding how they might help their community. This fabulous community has consistently supported GRACE for many years, whether it’s through volunteer work, a food donation, or even 275 pairs of unworn jeans! In 2019, Jennifer Lipman established Porter Blue Apparel, a line of sustainable clothes, with the intention of giving customers high-quality, carbon-neutral denim staples. One thing that draws attention to Porter Blue is that they take their cues from bygone eras, appreciating timeless and classic silhouettes that have been given a contemporary makeover. When Jennifer contacted GRACE last week, she told our staff that she had discovered a “unique situation” in which she had a total of 275 pairs of brand-new, first-quality jeans that she wanted to donate to GRACE! When questioned why she

The 19th annual GRACE Gala is 16 weeks away as of this Saturday, and one can only imagine the amount of preparation that goes into transforming the Irving Convention Center into one of Grapevine’s most anticipated black-tie premiere events. Staff and committee members alike are doing an outstanding job at bringing this spectacular production to life. Earlier this week, the Gala committee met at Stone House restaurant in Colleyville, for a light happy hour and to discuss auction items for the Gala. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely during the meeting as they dove into deep thought for new and exciting auction items this year. The owner of Stone House, Lisa Pardo, and her cordial staff kept spirits high with mounds of delicious appetizers and beverages. Most importantly, everyone had a chance to share ideas with one another on how they could get more of the community involved with the GRACE Gala.

GRACE is beyond thankful to partner with Faith in Action Initiatives, right here in our backyard. This remarkable organization goes out of its way to make sure that the GRACE community is fully supported and ready to help out at any time. FIAI is a program through Baylor Scott & White Health that addresses the medical and spiritual needs of communities locally and throughout the world, through education, missions, redirection of resources, and disaster relief. A fun fact about FIAI, is that they have multiple warehouse facilities that are full of supplies needed to assist individuals and their medical needs. Knowing about this warehouse, GRACE’s Friends and Family Coordinator, Christine Szymaszek, remembered a client who needed a bariatric wheelchair. After a couple of calls with FIAI staff, Christine was able to present the client with a comfortable wheelchair completed with accessories fit for our client. “To be able to partner

Scheduling your next dentist appointment is not something the average adult anxiously anticipates. Think back to when you were a child, and those visits were even more dreadful. While some might possess a fear of these experiences or lack the urge to spend their free time in a cold, rubber chair, others simply lack the resources to access the service altogether. For children, a lack of dental hygiene can be even more problematic, as the teeth are still developing. The undoubtedly higher intake of sweets at a young age makes them even more prone to cavities or worse. Dr. PJ Theodorou saw the opportunity to meet this need through the GRACE Feed Our Kids program, and he didn’t waste a second. Last Friday, Dr. J, along with his staff and wonderful volunteers from the Grapevine Masonic Lodge, set up shop at our main campus offering a free screening to any

Once a month, the studio Painting with a Twist offers an event called “Painting with a Purpose” where all proceeds fund a local charity of their choice. Lucky for us, the longtime friend of GRACE and owner of Painting with a Twist, Colleen Coppenger and her team, chose to partner with GRACE this month! This Sunday, July 24th, join us for a few hours of fun art, not fine art! Escape the everyday stress, relax, and unleash your creative side. No art experience is necessary. The studio will provide all art supplies and instructions. The artist will walk you through the beautiful painting pictured above step-by-step, so you’ll get to take home your own completed and dried custom work of art! 100% of the proceeds from this event will be poured directly into GRACE programs. Be sure to arrive 10-20 minutes before this class’ scheduled time to allow yourself time

The 1st annual “Overdose Awarefest“community event is coming soon to Lake Grapevine and we want you to join in on all of the fun during this Sunday Funday event! Tina Nealy is the president of Paradise Cove at Lake Grapevine, a special events facility that hosts weddings, receptions, holiday parties, dinners, and more in the DFW area. This organization takes pride in every event that they do while relying on their experienced staff and the community to create meaningful celebrations, all near the beautiful scenery of Lake Grapevine. Tina tragically lost her husband, Brent, due to a drug overdose last July. After speaking with individuals in the community about her story and the impacts of drugs, she has vowed to educate families about the overdose crisis and the risk of experimenting with drugs. “God has made it my purchase to share my love story with everyone I can so that

GRACE wants to thank and congratulate everyone who has been a part of this summer’s Cooking Matters class. Cooking Matters is a program through the Tarrant Area County Food Bank that provides a long-term solution to hunger and poor nutrition by demonstrating strategies to receive the best nutrition possible on a limited budget. Participants are also taught many life lessons including how to shop smart. What makes this Cooking Matters class special, is that this is the first class since the COVID-19 pandemic. We are back and better than ever! This year’s class is made up of 14 individuals who have now completed the Cooking Matters class. During their time in class, they were able to make some delicious recipes, such as stir fry, veggie chicken, and other delicious healthy meals that can be made in the comfort of their home. “In Cooking Matters, every week is different,” said Clinic

GRACE staff are some of the most hardworking and dedicated people in the community. These staff members have dedicated their time, whether short or long, to become a part of the GRACE family and to serve alongside many others to help those in need.  Over time, many of our staff often find new ventures calling them from beyond GRACE doors. Kelly Prond was the GRACEful Buys Euless Manager for about 5 years. She started her GRACE journey working at Donation Station. There she realized the importance of all of the wonderful donations that GRACE receives from the community and in turn what is given to our clients. When she started working at GRACEful Buys Euless, Kelly focused on the value of each item and adjusted pricing accordingly. “Kelly is a “Thrifter”, said Jennifer Rawls, Director of Resale and Operations. “Her attention to detail and excellent customer experience is what helped

GRACE would like to introduce our new Client Services Caseworker, Ana Fores Tamayo. Residing in the beautiful city of Keller, Ana has always had a wonderful motherly instinct. As she is listens to our clients, she is quick to remind them, “Keep working hard. Keep the faith. And keep dreaming positive dreams.” She loves listening to those who come to GRACE for help and getting to know their stories.  This is the first of her many attributes that everyone notices. It’s also what makes her perfect for the GRACE team. Before joining GRACE, Ana worked as a literature consultant at various colleges. She taught for 11 years, teaching English and writing composition. One of Ana’s favorite phrases is “Once a teacher, always a teacher”, which shows when she is interacting with clients. When she is not at GRACE, you can find her watching a play or writing poetry. Recently, Ana

Do you know which items are some of the most requested at the GRACE Clothing Room? If you guessed socks and underwear, you are exactly correct! Specifically, BRAND NEW socks and underwear! Many children outgrow all kinds of clothing during the summer months and are in need of new and freshly fitted clothes for back to school preparations. With prices going up on almost everything lately, many families are not able to provide underwear and socks for their children. This can become very uncomfortable at times. Here at GRACE, we strive to help families in any situation that may arise, all of which comes from our mission, which “is to be a steward of God’s blessings and resources in the community, by demonstrating compassion for those less fortunate by providing assistance to individuals and families in crisis and guidance toward self-sufficiency.” Our community makes all of this possible with the