As planning season for the 2022 GRACE Gala is ramping up, our Gala Committee is following suit! This coming Wednesday at 3:00 pm, a tour of GRACE sites and facilities is taking place, and it will be followed by a group happy hour at Sloan & Williams Winery. Both are open to anyone interested in joining this year’s Gala Committee, or even just for those interested in the workings and locations of GRACE in general! GRACE operations cover numerous sites, programs, services, and opportunities for our clients so taking time to see our facilities really helps to put it all into perspective. Our tour covers not only our history but we also walk through the facilities themselves and introduce the people who operate them. “Touring our facilities is maybe the best way to really see how GRACE operates,” said Christina Cates, GRACE Director of Community Engagement. “It’s always exciting to

GRACE would like to reintroduce our incredibly awesome Client Services Caseworker, Jamé Scott. Born in San Fransisco California, Jamé has always had a passion for traveling to new places. Her experiences include trips to Europe, Cuba, and a Mediterranean cruise where she got the chance to sail through Greece. About three years ago, Jamé was a part of the GRACE staff working as our Transitional Housing Manager. During her time here, she set a goal to build relationships with our clients, and that she did. Her advice and wisdom on being the best version of oneself touched so many of our clients daily, inspiring them to go out and follow their dreams. During her first run here at GRACE, Jamé received the opportunity to be the director of a senior living facility, which she took. During that time, Jamé opened her new business and became a successful businesswoman. Several months

We are a little under five months away from the 19th annual GRACE Gala, and with the newest addition to the Gala Committee team, this year’s Gala is looking to be the best one yet. Ladies and gentlemen, please meet this year’s Auction Chair, Kay Allen. Kay has been one of GRACE’s biggest supporters for a little over 10 years now. Every time she gives to GRACE, whether it’s monetary, volunteerism, or promoting GRACE’s works throughout the community, she is always reminded that her support means so much to GRACE staff and most importantly, GRACE clients. Kay is the founder of Allen Wealth Advisors,  a company designed to help individuals and families reach their financial goals while building strong relationships with each client they meet. Kay is also heavily involved in many organizations throughout the community, where she shows true leadership. She is an active member of the DFW Finacial

The GRACE Community Clinic has been serving the community for over two decades. The primary goal of the clinic is to provide medical care for individuals and families who may be uninsured and do not have traditional healthcare. Most clients also suffer from various illnesses that go undiagnosed for years. To continue to serve our clients, the Community Clinic is looking for some help. We are always on the lookout for volunteers to come and serve in our clinic. In the clinic, volunteer opportunities are almost endless. Opportunities include but are not limited to: 1. Front Office Assistants 2. Spanish Interpreters/Translators 3. RNs 4. Pharmacists 5. Registered Dieticians, Diabetic Educators 6. Clinic ILicensed Counselors 7. Providers (Family Practice/Internal Medicine; GI Specialists, Urologists/Nephrologists, Neurologists, Cardiologists, Chiropractors, Endocrinologists) We also accept high school seniors who are wanting to learn more about the medical field.   In addition, the clinic needs over-the counter

Last week, GRACE made a call for support in a time of need. Without hesitation, you answered that call. We have seen an influx of donations to our Food Pantry in the past few days, and we cannot express how grateful we are or what an impact you have made. For all those who donated, thank you! With that being said, an update on the status of our Pantry shelves is in order: May 31st marked the end of the fiscal Third Quarter for GRACE. Just like the grim economic predictions facing our country, the Final Quarter of FY22 at GRACE begins with some worrisome trends. Some continue to be COVID-related. Prior to March 2020, and dating back to FY13, GRACE averaged 5,000 new, unduplicated clients per year. In the COVID year, we saw a jump to 11,000. After this initial massive inflow of new clients caused by the mandated

One of the most popular restaurants on Main Street in Grapevine is AJ’s on Main. This delicious restaurant is hosting a benefit concert for GRACE and we want you to join us for all of the fun! Saturday, June 11th from 4 pm-8 pm, you and your family can come out to AJ’s on Main and enjoy free food and live music. During the event, donations will be accepted, with all proceeds going to GRACE. One way that you can get involved in this event is to remember the many clients that rely on many of the GRACE programs to help them on their journey toward self-sufficiency. As most of your know, we are currently in a Food Pantry shortage. At a time when gas, rent, and utilities are increasing in cost, having a shortage in the Food Pantry is one of the last things that our clients could expect.

GRACE has been helping individuals and families who find themselves short on food since its inception in 1987. Although the method of food service delivery has changed with GRACE adopting a self-select model in 2006, the importance of making sure the community we serve has sufficient food available to them has remained unchanged. Until the primary basic needs are met, other movement towards self-sufficiency is hindered as the Maslow Hierarchy of Needs illustrates. GRACE hopes that by helping people with their basic needs they can expend their energy on higher-level focus that could help them be their best self. Currently, the GRACE Pantry is fulfilling nutritional assistance for about 500 visits per month. We assume that these numbers will increase as the price of everything, it seems, is increasing at an alarming rate. The summer months are always a lean time for the GRACE Pantry. Many organizations and individuals think

Feed Our Kids  have officially begun, and we are already off to an incredible start. Volunteers, organizations, and departments from all over the community will pitch in to help out in any capacity in order to make this year’s Feed Our Kids another successful one. Tuesday kicked off with each site serving over 35 lunches to children. By the end of the week, each site served approximately 2457 lunches to children across the community. The Grapevine Police Department came out to serve earlier this week. Along with giving out lunch, they also provided different games for the kids to play such as Connect Four, JENGA, and Cornhole. “We are having an amazing time serving lunches to many families in the community,” said Grapevine Police Officer Patrick O’Neal. “To be able to find more opportunities to serve the community like the GRACE Feed Our Kids program is why we do what

Who needs to go all the way to London, when you can participate in the fabulous Jubilee celebrations right in your own back yard? That’s right, the Jubilee Open House is here in Grapevine. Hosted by The British Emporium off of Main Street, visitors can come celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and her continuous reign as the UK’s head of state. Earlier this year, Queen Elizabeth became the first British Monarch to reach 70 years on the throne, outlasting her paternal great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria, who reigned for nearly 64 years. In honor of this astounding milestone, The British Emporium will be celebrating alongside Buckingham Palace to honor the Queen. From noon-2pm this weekend visitors can come to the British Emporium and participate in many different activities, such as “A Taste of Britain”, ‘Meet a Brit’, and U.K Author book signings. On top of all of the activities, there will also be raffle

In honor of the Memorial Day holiday, all administrative and program sites will be closing at 3:00 p.m. Friday, and reopening Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. The hours will be as follows: Friday, May 27th: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday, May 30th: CLOSED Tuesday, May 31st: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm For emergency assistance or food, please call 817.602.1204. Have a blessed weekend!