The phrase “it takes a village” is a response that is often used when asked how so many families in need are able to be served at GRACE. There are so many who are seeking help and refuge, especially this year, and the need is only going to continue to rise at an alarming rate. So how do we, as a community, meet the need? That was the question weighing on everyone’s mind at GRACE as the organization’s annual premier Gala was around the corner. Just a mere eight weeks before the event, which usually hosts upwards of 700 attendees, the difficult decision was made to shift to a live-stream virtual evening. As you can imagine, there was much concern and speculation about how supporters of this amazing fundraiser would respond to this change… and if they even had the ability to support in the year of COVID. We are
Read more →Yes, you read that right! You may have noticed (or panicked upon realizing) that it is already mid-November, which means retailers have covered Halloween, skipped Thanksgiving altogether, and have gone straight to Christmas! And here at GRACE, we LOVE spreading a little holiday cheer! Can you imagine having to choose between putting food on the table or watching your child’s face light up as they realize Santa paid them a visit? Maybe you have been blessed to have never had to make that choice. Maybe you have been in a similar position before. Maybe you just want to make the holidays a little brighter for a family who is struggling. Each year, GRACE is able to provide over 2,700 children and parents with Christmas gifts for the holidays. This dignified experience allows for moms and dads to select new, unwrapped gifts for their children that they can take home and
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