This month the team at Sabre collected the many articles of clothing, electronics, and household items given by the rest of the Sabre staff. It is no surprise to us that Sabre is filled with compassionate employees. The combined divisions at Sabre have given 3,600 volunteer hours and have been volunteering since 2001, making Sabre one of our most faithful partners. Throughout the years, Sabre employees have taken advantage of their employee giving matching campaign, and have served at virtually every GRACE program. In less than a workweek, Sabre collected ten overflowing boxes of donated goods. Items collected will be reserved for GRACE families in need, our Transitional Housing clients, and to our resale stores, where the proceeds go directly back to GRACE programs. Hundreds of volunteers with the company have served since in various capacities, including their “Give Time Together” and special projects. A special thanks to Sabre for

The life-changing services that are provided at GRACE throughout the year are largely made possible because of the dedicated work of business leaders behind the scenes. GRACE is tremendously honored to have the oversight of vibrant community leaders DeWayne Smart, Founder of Smart Realty, Community Impact General Manager for Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake, Ana Erwin, and Corporate Sales Manager at The Laurel Allison Domanic. The Auction and Sponsorship Chairs are led by Gala Chairs Stephanie and Mike Hays. You can read more about this wonderful family here. Sponsorship Chair The Sponsor Chair is responsible for garnering support from corporate and individual sponsors at the Gala, which provides ample exposure and encourages patronage to businesses with a kindred desire to advance the GRACE mission for local families. DeWayne Smart, founder of the aptly-named Smart Realty, is known for his dynamism and contagious energy. The Dallas/Fort Worth native has over a decade of

Nearly 200 Easter baskets of all colors, shapes and sizes were purchased or assembled from members of Good Shepherd Catholic Church and White’s Chapel United Methodist Church for local children. White’s Chapel crafted homemade Easter baskets for the adults and children of the Transitional Housing program to enjoy and feel loved.  Good Shepherd has donated baskets each year for families who come through our Client Services area, and we are happy to announce that each and every Easter basket is spoken for just in time for the big Sunday. GRACE would not be able to operate without the support of local church congregations with a kindred desire to share God’s love with those in need. We are tremendously blessed to have the family at Good Shepherd Catholic Community and White’s Chapel United Methodist Church who are wholly invested extending grace to others. Looking to get involved? If you are part

A note from the Executive Director, Shonda Schaefer The Psalmist wrote that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and rescues those who are crushed in spirit. On Good Friday, our community of faith reflects on the day Jesus himself was brokenhearted, crushed and forsaken. It’s the display of Jesus’ humility to go to the cross, and His majesty to overcome it that is a template for how we serve one another; leaning on His power and serving out of abundant love. At GRACE, we get to see Christ’s humility imitated on a daily basis as volunteers work behind the curtain to fold clothes for packets, tend to the Community Garden or sort through donated goods at Donation Station. It’s because of their hard work that we also see miracles—transformations that happen when a father finds employment or a single mother achieves her GED. We marvel at God’s provision through

Businesses and corporations have choices where they want to invest their hard-earned dollars, whether it’s in third party advertising or another cause. We are appreciative to the following families and businesses who invest their dollars to underwrite an event that gives back to families in their own neighborhoods. All proceeds from Drive into the Night advance the mission of GRACE to extent compassionate care to families throughout the year. We wholeheartedly encourage patronage to these like-minded companies below: Woods Sponsor Holman Enterprises Irons Sponsor Southwest Bank Putter Sponsors Pegasus Logistics Summit Electric Supply Texas Health Southlake Aviall, A Boeing Company Parity Consultants Tee Box Sponsors 91 Design Audrey, Ella & Lora Simpkins Chick-fil-A Grapevine Mills City of Grapevine Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano Frost Bank Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Grapevine Golf Cars Hall’s Fine Wine & Spirits Noble Rey Brewing Company (2) Ray’s Rascals Southwest Bank Wise Guys Pizzeria Special thanks:

If you have volunteered with GRACE at any capacity, we hope you’ll join us on May 5, 2017 at Hilton DFW Lakes in Grapevine for the 2017 GRACE Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Landing on Cinco de Mayo, this fiesta will be complete with a photo booth, craft stand, and of course, delicious Tex-Mex. The event comes on the heels of National Volunteer Week, a special time when GRACE Program Managers find creative was to honor their volunteer team each weekday from April 25-29th. In 2016, volunteers invested over 51,553 hours at the Community Clinic, Food Pantry, Clothing Room, Resale stores, Donation Station, Friends & Family, special event planning. We look forward to celebrating with you on Cinco de Mayo. Be sure to RSVP to Chelsea Rose. Looking to volunteer? Check out our Volunteer Page on our website for the latest orientation dates and service ideas!

GRACEful Buys Grapevine Manager Terri Haun garnered the First Quarter GRACE MVP award for 2017 for her exceptional customer service, innovative thinking and interdepartmental relations. If you’ve volunteered at GRACEful Buys or stopped by as a shopper, Terri’s contagious smile is likely the first thing you’ll see. Terri’s spunk, positive energy and hard work ethic are nothing short of infectious, and bless everyone around her. Teamwork is near and dear to Terri’s heart, and she does a remarkable job rallying the crew to empower their volunteers. “Regardless of a volunteer’s background, Terri treats everyone with equitable respect and wholly invests in each project as if it were the only one,” says Volunteer Manager Lara Hohweiler. Terri’s is dedicated to the GRACE mission and has a passion for others. She works above and beyond to fill the missing coverage at other resale sites or when trucks are out of service. She

It is true that our elderly population has an extra measure of wisdom, but many might be surprised to realize that with that longevity comes further hardship. More often than we realize, seniors risk facing the battles of isolation, hunger and a poor quality of life simply because they are hesitant to accept help or have no loved ones close by. Limited incomes can create excruciating conflicts between essentials such as groceries or vital medications. GRACE seeks to bridge the gap by providing material assistance in the way of groceries, utility assistance, medical care and emotional support to local seniors in the midst of troubling circumstances. We’d like to share two options that you can tailor with your time and talents to show love to seniors in a meaningful way. Deliver Monthly Commodities Volunteers provide commodities to neighboring seniors once a month. The volunteers meet at the Food Pantry in

We are honored to have the support of Holman Enterprises as a Woods Sponsor for our upcoming glow golf tournament, Drive into the Night, on April 21. Under the Holman family of businesses of Holman Enterprises, ARI is the largest privately held, family-owned fleet company in the world. The team takes pride in business integrity and local impact, investing over 220 volunteer hours to support GRACE programs, and $42,000 in program funding. ARI has also been a strong advocate since 2014 as a Gold sponsor for the GRACE Gala and past event sponsorships. Named among Fortune’s 2016 100 Best Companies to Work For in its fourth year, the family-centric company is a dedicated advocate to ensure every child in our community receives food, clothing, shelter and hope for brighter futures. Thank you for investing in the futures of families through GRACE programs! How to Partner with GRACE Through Sponsorship This year we’ve expanded

No offering plate could hold the abundance of groceries that filled the sanctuary last month at First Presbyterian Grapevine. Last month members made it their mission to cover the stage with wholesome food that would make it to the tables of their neighbors in need. The relationship between GRACE and First Presbyterian Church Grapevine (FPCGV) is longstanding and cherished. FPCGV has invested over 1,000 collective volunteer hours and given above and beyond with $111,000 to continue GRACE programs! FPCGV has employed their creative talents to help families through various drives and volunteer projects, including the Reverse Hunger Food Truck that collected canned goods at local grocery stores, and a Royal Baby Shower to make new moms feel like Queens. LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GIVE BACK? Collecting food is a tangible, fundamental way to serve families that struggle to keep their pantry stocked due to limited income or recent emergency.