GRACE proudly presents the 2024 “angels among us” GRACE Gala, on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas. The GRACE Gala is back home in Grapevine for its 21st year! We are so excited to also have Classic Chevrolet as our presenting sponsor yet again! This event is highly anticipated by the community, and it serves as GRACE’s largest annual fundraiser. All net proceeds fund programs and services for families and individuals in need who come to GRACE for help. If you have attended the GRACE Gala, you know this event is inspirational and unforgettable. 2024 will be no different! The evening will be an opportunity for all to hear the stories of GRACE and how the community makes a difference! The GRACE Gala was conceptualized in 2004 as a way to generate funds to serve a growing population in need. The GRACE Board of

The GRACE Transitional Housing Program is a transformative program that creates lasting change by combining the expertise of a GRACE Care Manager with the determination and discipline of a client. GRACE is honored to share that some of our program graduates have gone on and developed their careers to become managers, directors, nurses, and even a CEO. This program is the hardest program offered here at GRACE because it takes a great deal of discipline and a heart open to learning in order to obtain true success. In this article, we are pleased to present to you the success story of one such young woman. Ms. Heather Woodard walked the graduation stage on May 10, 2024, receiving her certification as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), and in her cheering section were her friends, daughters, and GRACE Transitional Housing Manager, Martisha Smith. There is none better to tell the GRACE

FY23 witnessed a strong increase in people coming to GRACE for assistance. Last year, 10,301 unduplicated clients—3,789 households—an increase of 46.9% over FY22. GRACE Care Managers are meeting even larger numbers this year. Every morning we have people waiting in line before we open, all in need of our services. The below services were provided during the fiscal year that ended August 31, 2023. The increase percentages in the parentheses are comparisons to FY22. ·         104,621 service units were provided to GRACE clients (27.2% increase) ·         34,265 lunches were served to children during the GRACE Feed Our Kids program last summer (12.9% increase) ·         11,129 shoppers visited the GRACE Food Pantry (58.4% increase) ·         3,394 people had merrier Christmases through the GRACE Christmas Cottage (16.4% increase) ·         2,086 children received clothing packets from the GRACE Clothing Room (27.6% increase) ·         1,515 families were added as new clients to GRACE Client Services (37.1% increase) ·         739 clinics were

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 24th: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday, May 27th: CLOSED Tuesday, May 28th: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm GRACEful Buys Resale stores will remain open under normal operating hours. 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 weekend!

Sometimes everything hits at once and even after doing everything right, it’s perfectly acceptable to admit you need help. Sometimes, everyone needs a little GRACE. Recently, GRACE had the opportunity to say ‘yes’ to a family facing great distress. A job loss, being the victim of a financial scam, and holding the responsibility of an ailing child had sent a once financially stable household into crisis. They had been doing all they could to remain in good standing and worked hard to fill the financial gaps with temporary jobs while looking for full-time work, but all efforts had been limited due to their son not being able to be without constant care. They had reached a point where they knew they needed help. Rent was due in two weeks, and if not paid in full, they had been threatened by their landlord with the beginning of the eviction process. Our client stated that she had reached out to three

Get ready for the 4th Annual GRACE Designer Bags & Bingo! Mark your calendars for May 5th at the Westin Dallas Southlake for an incredible night of designer handbags, bingo, and giving back! This beloved event benefits GRACE’s Transitional Housing program, helping families and individuals get back on their feet. With the support of our amazing volunteers, we are pulling out all the stops! Prepare to be wowed by our legendary Parade of Purses (sponsored by Allen Wealth Advisors), featuring jaw-dropping designer bags from Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, Christian Louboutin, and more! Behind every incredible designer bag stands one of our illustrious designer bag sponsors: Methodist Southlake Hospital, White’s Chapel Methodist Church Women, Decision Financial, Pegasus Logistics, Skylife Wellness, Corinthian Wellness Spa, and Ryan Davis Media. And the fun doesn’t stop there! Get ready for 10 heart-pounding rounds of designer bag bingo which include an epic blackout round sponsored by

To many social service professionals, the Pandemic was as an unprecedented time of need for emergency assistance. Many families who had never experienced navigating a support system to provide for the basic needs of their family were forced to reach out…to a system with which they were unfamiliar. At the same time, an even larger number of families who had been experiencing poverty…some for generations…also needed great assistance as they all tried to find their way through a very difficult time. The need was so great, yet most thought at some point we would return to a time with less need across all economic levels. Speaking to most social service professionals today might surprise many as the need has continued to climb as food prices, housing costs, medical costs, utility costs etc. have risen to a point where many families cannot meet their basic needs. GRACE is among those service

The show has ended and the crowds have headed home, but just like Rock and Roll, our love for our Volunteers will never die! The set list for this year’s Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon consisted of good food, rockin’ music, and great friends. And— as always— our volunteers showed up and showed out! We had a blast celebrating all of our volunteers! Congratulations to all of the winners— see the lineup below! VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR LDS Churches of North Tarrant County Emergency Assistance Dean Hawks Donation Station Coppell ISD Adult Vocational Program GRACEful Buys Euless Mike Richardson GRACEful Buys Grapevine Joe Koenig Clothing Room Margaret Ellis Food Pantry Brent Blake Community Clinic Nikita Kennedy Friends & Family Ann Mammen Transitional Housing Monica Huber & Treva Donnely | Faith & Finance Program Board Member Robert Warner Development Lynda Warner Special Events Cassandra Clements Seasonal Programs Robert Alonzo Community Garden Edie Miller

Area steel fabricator James Irwin and his family visited GRACE Donation Station on Wednesday, April 17, to commemorate the corner of Lee’s Avenue and Jackson’s Way. Lee’s Avenue is named after Stella Lee Irwin, James’ spouse, who passed away last year. Jackson’s Way is named after Jackson Paige, James’ grandson, who was called to the Lord’s side at a young age. Attending the ceremony with James was Jackson’s mother Jessica Battaglia and her children. Other family members included Amy and Jason Brothers, James’ daughter and son-in-law, and their children, and James’ son Bryan Irwin, his wife Jennifer and some of their children as well as other family and friends.

GRACE is thrilled to announce a new facet of partnership between ourselves and Tarrant County Homelessness Coalition (TCHC)! Founded in 1989, TCHC is known for its incredibly impactful work assisting the unhoused. GRACE has utilized training and resources provided by TCHC to educate staff and offer assistance to struggling families. However, this new facet comes in the form of funding! GRACE has been selected as a recipient of the recent Day 1 Funding Grant facilitated by TCHC, and we’re thrilled! This funding will allow us to continue to meet the rising need of our clients for affordable housing.