The GRACE Community Garden is hosting their mid spring planting day next weekend on March 18. The team will prepare for the fall harvest with squash and melons and plant corn and peppers. The major planting project will also tend to the fruit trees and stake strawberries and raspberries. The workday begins at 9:00 a.m. until complete, usually by noon. Volunteering at the Community Garden is a healthy and rewarding way to provide wholesome nourishment for families in need. Volunteers are needed to assist in clean up, preparation, planting and tilling to ensure another fruitful season. A special thanks to GRACE volunteers Texas Master Gardener Caryn Hutchinson, Becca Clarke and Alison Shumaker for their tireless efforts to ensure that each season is a fruitful one at the Community Garden. Please RSVP to the March 18 work day by emailing Becca Clarke. If you’re not able to attend this workday but

We have the opportunity to welcome back Emmy-award winning journalist and NBC 5 Co-Anchor Kris Gutierrez to emcee the GRACE Gala alongside his wife and fellow NBC 5 Correspondent Krystle Gutierrez. Krystle covers your early morning commute each weekday starting at dawn, and Kris welcomes the five o’clock hour news on KXAS.  The charismatic couple has over 20 collective years of journalistic experience that has spanned from the wild fires in California, tornadoes in Joplin to athletics at Kyle field. With a degree in Agricultural Journalism and a spot on the Telly Award-winning pregame show, “Aggie Game Day Live,” it’s not hard to guess Krystle’s Alma Mater. Kris is a Horned Frog through and through, with a Broadcast Journalism degree from Texas Christian University, where he played collegiate soccer and was later inducted in the Lewisville High School Hall of Fame. The vigor and enthusiasm of the master of ceremonies

Starting over with a new residence, community or career might be the best decision for your family’s well being or safety, but it’s not always easy. In fact, it might be the most difficult decision you’ll ever have to carry out. That’s why congregants at White’s Chapel United Methodist Church answer the calling to make sure women and men entering GRACE Transitional Housing program are strengthened and encouraged from the moment they enter their new home. The teamwork is an incredible thing to witness: one masters the essentials–plumbing, painting, and fixtures. Others have an eye for design to make the space open, inviting and beautiful. Despite their different gifts, their ultimate desire for families exceeds far beyond drapes and sofas. The freshly-painted rooms are more than an apartment, and their home with GRACE is more than four walls. On the counter was a new, hardbound bible, along with a bible story

Feed Our Kids Spring Break is now a seasonal fixture after its pilot success the last two years. Volunteers are needed to provide food each weekday from March 13-17. Anytime school is out of session, children whose families rely on free or reduced lunches are at greater risk for food insecurity. Parents of at-risk children often work long, stringent hourly shifts that prevent them from providing continual care while school is out. Serving through Feed Our Kids is a tangible, hands-on way to serve local families. Many groups opt to incorporate activities for the children as well, though not required. The site serves an average of 50 children each weekday from March 13-17. To volunteer over Spring Break or reserve summer shifts, contact Seasonal Programs Coordinator Lori Stevens today.

It has become a fixture in Southlake’s already sophisticated reputation for artistry and handsome urban culture. From April 28-30, Art in the Square will showcase 150 of some of the nation’s top artists to benefit local charities supporting women, children and families, including GRACE programs. The fine art fair boasts carefully-curated artwork and a tremendous line up of musicians, who take the stage each of the three nights of Art in the Square. Best of all, families can enjoy the festivities free of charge. The colossal endeavor was created by Southlake Women’s Club, a highly-respected nonprofit in its own right with over 150 members and unrivaled community engagement. The club has been a pillar in the Southlake and surrounding community for three decades, and raises funds for scholarships, grants and school supplies throughout the year. The club forms a vigorous committee to carefully select each represented artist and beneficiary organization. Since

There’s something almost sacred when an old, forgotten piece of furniture is given new life. A coat of varnish, fresh paint or new knobs have the power to wake up a sleepy nightstand or drab table to the most celebrated piece in the room. When it comes to finding that diamond in the rough, both GRACEful Buys locations are jewels themselves as the best-kept secret furniture destinations in the Metroplex. Did we mention that furniture is 40% off today through January 7 at both GRACEful Buys sites? There are plenty of like-new game room, dining and living room furniture from donors who went through a recent home remodel, along with pieces just begging for a new lifetime in your home. For those just dipping their toes in the world of furniture recuperation, there’s what we like to call the “iconic corner cathedra”—the lonely chair that has long been separated from

If you’re in the market for a fun time with friends, or want a unique way to show your employees you appreciate them, look no further than Drive into the Night glow golf tournament happening Friday, April 21 at the Grapevine Golf Course. All proceeds of the event fund the life-changing work of our children’s programs, which provide emergency relief to families facing crisis. Seasonal opportunities to serve include our summer lunch program, Feed Our Kids, and Christmas Cottage, which makes holiday toys possible for 1,700 family members each year. The moonlit nine-hole round also includes dinner, specialty drinks, contest prizes and an after party. Drive into the Night is also a favorite of local business and corporations, whose sponsorship receives ample exposure and recognition leading up to and during the event. Individual tickets are $250 a golfer, and many players opt for teams of four or eight. Don’t have a

GRACE is honored to announce Stephanie and Mike Hays as the 2017 Chairs for the GRACE Gala, championing fourteen outstanding years of vital program funding with event proceeds. The Metroplex natives planted their roots in Southlake when their oldest, James was just two weeks old. James is now turning four and their youngest, Kade, is two. Stephanie accepted the role as Raffle Chair in 2015, and was later added to the GRACE Board of Directors in 2016. Stephanie is one of the youngest top senior advisors for Principal Financial Group, and has achieved the highest honors with the company including Pacesetter, Century Club, Honor Council Award and New Agent of the Year. In addition, the Magna Cum Laude University of Texas at Arlington Honors College graduate qualifies for the Million Dollar Round Table, and was recently named Southlake Style’s Wonder Woman and one of Fort Worth Business Press’ “20 in their 20’s”.

Former GRACE Board Member Mark Seebeck of Seeback & Associates presented a $5,000 donation to GRACE on behalf of Million Dollar Round Table Foundation (MDRT) to fund life-changing programs through GRACE. The MDRT Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Million Dollar Round Table, an esteemed association with a robust history for elite professionals. MDRT is an international, independent association of nearly 50,000 of the world’s best life insurance and financial services professionals. The esteemed association carries the gold standard for outstanding business practices worldwide. By combining the generosity of each contributor, the MDRT Foundation is a powerful vehicle to maximize the global impact of MDRT members committed to improving the life of children and families in need through organizations like GRACE. Since 1959, the MDRT Foundation has awarded more than $30M million in life-changing grants to charitable organizations worldwide. Seebeck has been a member of MDRT for over seventeen years,

There are many ways it pays to shop resale. The thrill of the hunt, the satisfaction of a killer deal, and—unique to our community—the lasting impact it has on local families in need. This post is speaking to our fix-it-yourselfers. You know who you are. But for those who have never experience how gratifying DIY projects can be, let us introduce some resale finds that make for the perfect Saturday project. Thrifted Tray This tray makeover makes for a speedy project that requires a little bit of paint and a generic tray that can be found at either GRACEful Buys stores for pennies on the dollar. Here the handles are embellished with twine, but you can get creative with gold metallic paint or strips of leather. Purchase acrylic paint and a foam brush from a local craft store, and you have a unique tray for around $5. Monogrammed Plates A