The weather may not have made up its mind yet, but the holiday season is officially upon us! Before you know it, turkeys will be roasting and presents will be filling the Christmas trees. With that being said, it’s important that we start preparing to help those that need help the most during this time of year. The GRACE Holiday Food Program exists to serve those in need by providing warm meals for families to enjoy over the holidays. Each fall, food baskets including a turkey, fruits, vegetables and kitchen staples for at least four meals are packaged and distributed to those who can’t afford them. The tradition of everyone gathered around a full table is a lineage of sentiment for most families, but for some, it’s just unfeasible.  This year, far too many families will be unable to provide a holiday feast due to the rising cost of living

Calling all volunteers! The holiday season is quickly approaching, and guess what that means? The Christmas Cottage is back in town! In order for families to enjoy a truly magical holiday season, we need your help now! The Christmas Cottage is a GRACE program that provides new, unwrapped gifts to families facing financial hardship due to limited income or a recent emergency. Through the Christmas Cottage, each qualified family is given a hypothetical “budget” that allows parents to “purchase” donated toys, home goods, and appliances in a private, store-like setting. This approach allows families to budget their resources and select unique presents while preserving the family’s dignity. Monday, November 14th from 12 pm – 6 pm, we will need help moving all decorations, tables, and other wonderful items from our storage at Frost Bank to the Christmas Cottage. This wonderful opportunity not only gives you a chance to serve the

The 2022 GRACE Gala is fast approaching, which means the winner of this year’s luxury trip to the Dominican Republic is only days away from being selected! 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

With the GRACE Gala this weekend, we would love to introduce one of this year’s emcees for the 19th annual GRACE Gala. We are excited to have back NBC 5’s News Emmy Award-winning journalist and Anchor/Reporter, Laura Harris. The Alabama Native came to the NBC 5 team in 2018, from the ABC affiliate in Tampa, Florida, after a successful run as the Co-Host of the Now Tampa Bay at 4 pm and co-anchor of ABC Action News at 5:30. Some of Laura’s NBC 5 highlights include covering the Tokyo Olympics in the summer of 2021 and helping to start the childhood literacy initiative at NBC 5 Reading With You program. This innovative program encourages elementary-aged children to read at least one book a week throughout the summer to help combat summer learning loss, often referred to as the “summer slide.” This will be Laura’s 3rd year to emcee with GRACE CEO, Shonda Schaefer. The dynamic duo