I am in tears right now as I write this. This morning, I had the incredible opportunity to select items for my daughters from the Christmas Cottage, and the experience was absolutely amazing. There were so many wonderful items to choose from, and I know my girls will absolutely love them.

I have never been in a situation like this before, unable to provide gifts for my girls for Christmas, so this moment means more to me than words can express. I truly wanted to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your help and support.

Thank you for being a blessing in our lives.

Sincerely, Ms. Grace*

2024 was particularly devastating for Ms. Grace and was filled with unimaginable loss with the murder of her brother and the passing of her grandmother. As she was living with her grandmother and depending on her for support as well, her passing left a financial burden as all responsibility fell to her, Ms. Grace and her twin girls were left facing financial instability and grief hand in hand. 

As a single mother, Ms. Grace approached GRACE completely overwhelmed. During her visit, her care manager outlined various assistance options available through GRACE, including immediate food support, access to the Christmas Cottage, and help to alleviate some of her immediate financial burdens.

Currently, Ms. Grace and her family remain under GRACE’s care as her care manager continues to work with her. Together, we remain hopeful and committed to providing stability and support to this resilient client and her children during their time of need.

It is our sincerest prayer that you know the impact of your generosity, for us, there is nothing as reassuring and affirming as a thank you directly from the household of just one of over 5,000 individual clients that you helped GRACE serve during the 2024 holiday season.

To each of you who offer help and support to our community through GRACE, thank you and we wish you many blessings in 2025!

*the name of this client has been changed by GRACE

Due to continued inclement weather conditions, all GRACE locations will remain CLOSED on Friday, January 10th. Assistance will be provided at the Client Services building Saturday, January 11th between 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to accommodate for closures.

To stay up to date on all future changes, please visit our social media pages. Updates will be posted on our Facebook and Instagram.

For emergency assistance or food, please call 817.602.1204.

Thank you for your patience, and we are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Stay safe and warm!

The Programs team at Grapevine Relief And Community Exchange (GRACE) include Client Services care managers who are the gatekeepers of GRACE, the manager and assistant manager of the Food Pantry, Community Clinic staff, our senior services program Friends & Family manager, and Mentorship Housing staff. Together, this team has provided a record number of services to our community during this holiday season and we would like to share the November numbers with you.

Client Services: A Focus on Offering Stability

GRACE’s Client Services care managers conducted 1,032 household interviews, representing 3,675 individuals. The team provided crucial support, including rent and utility payments, and transportation-related services.

Our care manager’s also coordinated with city, law, and school district officials to step into the households of 13 families experiencing exceptional crisis in order to see them securely housed, connected with the continuum of care offered by GRACE programs, and avoid ongoing homelessness.

GRACE’s clothing room provided 639 children’s clothing packs in November and Christmas Cottage sign ups began. We anticipate serving over 700 families during the holiday season.

Food Pantry: Addressing Food Insecurity

The GRACE Food Pantry received 762 visits in November, including 72 commodity deliveries for the Friends & Family program. In addition to this, 615 Thanksgiving meal kits that were given to clients families. An estimate of $80,000 worth of food has been distributed this month alone, and requests for assistance continue.

GRACE Mentorship Housing: Empowering Individuals

GRACE Mentorship Housing continues to provide a supportive environment for its 11 current residents and is thrilled to announce that 4 of them will be graduating from the program in January of 2025.

Community Clinic: Promoting Health and Wellness

The GRACE Community Clinic hosted 64 clinics in November, providing 205 individuals with 359 patient visits. The clinic welcomed 12 new patients and benefited from 213.2 volunteer hours. The clinic also focused on preventative services, providing 13 mammograms and 15 Well-Woman exams.

Seniors Program: A Helping Hand

GRACE’s Senior Program continued its commitment to supporting senior citizens in the community. Volunteers delivered 72 meals, and 90 households are currently being served through the Friends and Family program. The program continues to actively engage with community partners and businesses to secure referrals and services to address the diverse needs of senior neighbors. Though GRACE has dedicated staff, all of these incredible stats could not be possible without the daily support of selfless volunteers and the generous donors who make GRACE’s mission their own.

As we near the end of 2024, we are already looking ahead to all the wonderful things in store for 2025! Each year, GRACE hosts three amazing events to help support the many programs and services provided to the community. The first of which is the annual Poker Tournament!

On Saturday, February 1st, the 7th annual Poker Tournament will be held once more at Park Place Land Rover DFW, located in Grapevine at 1300 E State Hwy 114, Dallas, TX 75261. Complete with poker, delicious bites and drinks, awesome swag items, door prizes and more, this evening is a great way to support GRACE while also enjoying a night out! There are a number of ways to be involved with this great event, so read on to learn more!

First, as with any event, it would not be possible without the support of our amazing sponsors. There are multiple sponsorship opportunities available as various levels and with numerous benefits! If this is something you’re interested, be sure to reach out to Mark Woolverton at mwoolverton@GRACEGrapevine.org. We are excited to announce that Wright Construction is returning as our Title- Ace of Spades Sponsor!

Next, if you would like to join the tournament as an individual player, we have got a seat for you! Spots are available for $1,000 each. Every player is welcome to bring a guest along as well – we like to consider it a “Lucky Charm!” Maybe you’d like to attend the tournament as a guest, but prefer not to play poker…and we’ve got room for you, too! Attend the event and join as a Gallery Attendee only for a 100.00 donation! As an attendee, enjoy dinner, drinks and either watch the amazing poker tournament or try your hand at some casino games. This year try your luck at Black Jack and Roulette!

Tickets to either participate in or simply watch the game are available for purchase by clicking here.

It’s hard to believe, but February will be here before we know it, and we can’t wait to see you at this great event. For general questions on Poker or any GRACE events, reach out to Erica Baker at ebaker@GRACEGrapevine.org.

Due to the holidays, GRACE locations will be operating under adjusted hours. If you have an emergency that cannot wait until normal operating hours, please contact Client Services at 817-602-1204.

Warm wishes and happy holidays from the GRACE Family to yours!

GRACEful Buys Grapevine and Euless:

December 19: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

December 23-25: CLOSED

New Years Day: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Client Services:

December 20: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

December 23-27: CLOSED

December 31: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

New Years Day: CLOSED

January 2: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Programs, Development, and Administrative Offices:

December 20: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

December 23-27: CLOSED

December 31: 9:00 – 3:00 p.m.

New Years Day: CLOSED

January 2: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Donation Station:

December 19: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

December 23-25: CLOSED

New Years Day: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Everyone deserves to feel safe. For many of us, that feeling comes from being in our homes, surrounded by memories and those we love most. Home and the security it provides is something that we all hope for and deserve.

Recently, a client came into GRACE to request assistance with a security deposit. She had to find a new place to live due to a mold situation that remained unaddressed by her previous landlord and was affecting the health of her five children – but her biggest obstacle had been the deposit.

The client owns a small business where she does hair and while it does allow her the flexibility to work and care for her children all at once, the income is not enough to be able to afford to pay a large sum all at once. Through diligent searches, the client had finally come across a house that had a reasonable deposit. By partnering with GRACE, she was able to put the full deposit down which allowed her and her children to move in, regain security, and enjoy their new home just in time for the holiday season.

After further assessment with a GRACE care manager, the client was also offered access to our food pantry so she could have temporary relief from the high grocery bills. During this holiday season, this client expressed that she knew she had much to be thankful and grateful for.

Asking for help is truly one of the bravest things any of us can do, GRACE meets that bravery with compassion and helps to secure and stabilize households as they work to regain their financial footing.