Having the bravery to come to GRACE and ask for help is no easy thing, even for a military veteran. This last month, a single father of three daughters came to GRACE seeking housing assistance and any other assistance GRACE had to offer. Having recently served in the military, he had planned to become a police officer here in Texas, but that plan was now delayed. The mother of his children had left the family and was not helping to support the girls financially. With no other adult now in the home, and with one of his daughters exhibiting symptoms of severe autism, he had no other choice but to put his police academy dreams on hold. Now, having to be the sole provider for his girls by balancing his VA benefits with ride-share and delivery jobs, the strain on his time and resources has been extreme, and he just

In honor of the Independence Day holiday, all administrative and program sites at 837 E. Walnut Street will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3rd and reopening at 9:00 a.m on Monday, July 7th. The hours will be as follows: Thurs, July 3rd: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Fri, July 4th: CLOSED Mon, July 7th: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm     GRACEful Buys Resale stores and Donation Station will remain open under normal operating hours. GRACEful Buys Grapevine / Euless: 10:00 – 7:00p.m. (Tues-Saturday) Donation Station: 8:00 – 5:00p.m. (Tues-Saturday) 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 safe and blessed holiday!

Summer is here and all of us are participants in the annual Texas tradition of finding creative ways to beat the heat! For some, it’s heading to the pool. For others, they are off to cooler vacation spots, and for a few creative community partners including 121 Community Church, it’s celebrating Christmas in July! Though the GRACE Christmas Cottage seems like a long way off, after serving 4,260 individuals in December of 2024, the truth is that it never really left our minds. Celebrating Christmas in July allows us to specifically focus on gathering teen gifts and ensuring that parents and guardians have a unique selection when shopping for their tween or teen. So often, this selection of gifts pales in comparison to others offered to our shoppers at the cottage. GRACE does the best we can to keep the selection stocked by purchasing a variety as needed, but our

Every student deserves to start their school year with confidence! GRACE helps add to that confidence by ensuring that students have all the tools they need to succeed in the semesters ahead. With that in mind, GRACE is excited to announce our annual Back-to-School event will be held at 121 Community Church on August 2nd, 7am-12pm! If you’re looking for a way to get involved, we have two opportunities for you! Listed here are items needed to fill the backpacks: Crayola Crayons & Markers Rulers Poly Folders Scissors Sharpeners Erasers Highlighters Pens & Pencils Elmer’s Glue & Glue Sticks Vinyl Binders & Dividers Notebook Paper Composition Books Index Cards GRACE is also looking for volunteers to assist with the loading and unloading of all event materials to and from GRACE and 121 Church on the morning of the event. Current GRACE volunteers, please check your Voly account for the opportunity

GRACE was honored to celebrate the staff of Five Star Subaru of Grapevine on Monday, June 23rd, and their efforts in the ‘Share the Love’ campaign! Sam Pack, his son Tony Pack, General Manager Tony Hooman, and staff from Sam Pack’s Five Star Subaru of Grapevine and Subaru Corporate presented a check to GRACE staff and Board Members at the gathering to show appreciation for the generous collaboration! The dealership hosted its annual Share the Love Event benefiting GRACE over the holiday months. Each year, Subaru corporate and Five-Star Subaru donate a portion of every new Subaru purchased or leased, as well as a portion of every routine service visit to a charitable organization of the shopper’s choosing. This is the 7th year that GRACE has been chosen as a recipient of this campaign and we are incredibly grateful! Subaru’s Share the Love has provided almost $320 million to national

“GRACE is a collaboration of so many who work together to make sure that all in our community can thrive and build a beautiful life. I am so grateful to be a part of that GRACE family.” And a part of the family Jina Walker has become as she completes her first year of service as the new (not so new) Chief Program Officer of GRACE. Jina started with GRACE in her new role in August of 2024, but she is no stranger to providing grace and compassion to those who are struggling and in need of a little helping hand. With over 12 years of experience in social service programming including outreach, housing, and emergency assistance, Jina brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. She is the very definition of the phrase “hit the ground running” and within her first year she has already made some

As housing costs rise across Northeast Tarrant County, more local families are struggling to find and keep safe, stable homes. The affordable housing shortage has become one of the most pressing challenges facing our community, and GRACE is working to meet this need head-on. In 2024 we opened a new housing program focused on families emerging from financial emergencies, and earlier this year we added a second initiative to serve households with more complex or long‑term needs. Both programs are anchored in the belief that housing is the starting point for lasting self‑sufficiency. To help renters keep their homes once they move in, GRACE introduced RentSmart, a skills‑based course that teaches tenants how to communicate with landlords, understand lease responsibilities, and make on‑time payments—reducing costly violations for everyone involved. The next piece of the puzzle is stronger collaboration with property owners. On Wednesday, July 9, from 1:00–3:00 PM, GRACE and Grapevine Outreach will

As many know, GRACE clients often come through our doors facing ongoing hardship due to limited income or a sudden emergency. But, what about those affected by others trying to cut expenses? What if it was a slow week for a small business owner? Or, what if a private practice experiences too many cancellations? GRACE is here for these situations too. This month, GRACE was visited by a Registered Behavior Technician who has dedicated her time and skill to working with autistic children. She has a successful practice, and yet, this month she was struggling to make ends meet. Perhaps it was the excitement surrounding the end of the school year or the beautiful weather outside. Maybe her client wasn’t feeling well or their family was having to make necessary budget cuts of their own. For all those reasons and more, this therapist had experienced too many cancellations in recent

Are you interested in being more involved at GRACE? The Gala Auction Committee as a whole is made up of many incredible people looking to do great things – and we have room for you! GRACE would love to invite you to contribute to our Silent Auction and be part of our Gala Auction Committee. This segment of our Gala is crucial to the event’s success, offering a significant opportunity for your business to make a difference and gain recognition for your products or services. With over 900 guests attending, plus many more participating from home, your donation will reach a wide and engaged audience. If you are interested in assisting our auction with a donation and are unsure about what to donate, please feel free to contact us. We can suggest some creative ideas tailored to your budget. Participating in the Silent Auction is a fun and impactful way

Behind every unforgettable moment at the 5th Annual GRACE Designer Bags & Bingo were the generous sponsors who helped bring the event to life. While the designer handbags certainly turned heads, it was the incredible support of our sponsors that made the afternoon truly shine. We are especially grateful to Allen Wealth Advisors, our Parade of Purses sponsor, whose generosity set the tone for the day. Thanks to their support, guests got a unique and up-close look at the luxury handbags they’d be playing for. A special thanks to The Merrimac Girls, our Bar Sponsor, for keeping spirits high, and to Jennifer Shafer, our Bubbly & Mocktail Station Sponsor, for adding just the right touch of sparkle. A big thank you to BNSF Railway, our Silent Auction Sponsor, guests were treated to an exclusive collection of designer handbags and experiences to browse and bid on to further support the GRACE