It has become a fixture in Southlake’s already stellar reputation for artistry and handsome urban culture. Art in the Square will showcase 150 of some of the nation’s top artists to benefit local charities supporting women, children and families. Tens of thousands of visitors flock to Southlake Town Square to view the curated artwork and fabulous entertainers that take the stage each of the three nights of Art in the Square. This fine art jubilee, which takes place from April 22-24, isn’t without your favorite festival food and beverages, and if quality family fun doesn’t get your attention—free admission might! The tremendous endeavor is led 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

The heart behind Feed Our Kids is to ensure each child has a lunch time while school is not in session. The sad reality is that many parents are either unable to take time off during this week with stringent hourly shifts, or a recent emergency has forced them to make difficult decisions between necessities. Feed Our Kids alleviates that burden to ensure that each child in the surrounding area receives a nutritious meal while they are not in school. The program is typically in during the summer months, but last year GRACE piloted Feed Our Kids during Spring Break with great success. This year we hope to provide hundreds of meals to children on site for neighborhood surrounding GRACE Main and the Food Pantry, but we need your help! Five group slots are still available for the Ticknor Terrace property, near the Food Pantry. If you are part of

With tax season underway, volunteers are still needed as critical liaisons to assist qualifying families through the tax process. No tax experience is required, and non-finance roles are needed to greet the incoming clients. GRACE has teamed up with the City of Fort Worth and United Way to facilitate free-onsite tax services to families with a combined income of $54,000 or less. This service is especially important to families, likely living paycheck to paycheck, by rightfully getting a refund that might have been left undiscovered if not for a costly tax service. The tax refunds make for a healthy local economy, and GRACE is also dedicated to offering resources to invest these funds to support the family long term. Many continued education resources are offered to clients, along with job coaching, financial coaching, budgeting, and ESL classes. The ultimate goal of this program is to equip families with the tools

Regardless of where you live, there is a universal marvel and appreciation for an incredible furniture deal! That’s why we are hosting our first-ever secret sale exclusively to our loyal GRACE Family with an extra day of 30% off all furniture at both GRACEful Buys locations! The sale officially run through Friday, but tried and true supporters can simply show their GRACE E-News all day Saturday to enjoy bigger savings this weekend! GRACEful Buys is one the best-kept secrets in our community, with savings anywhere from housewares to clothing, books and toys. Some furniture looks new and ready to be showcased, while other pieces make for a perfect weekend DIY project! Shoppers can find us at 418 E. Northwest Hwy in Grapevine (across from Whataburger) or at 700 W. Euless Blvd in the heart of Euless. Stores open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00

Thanks to the tiny future leaders of the Canyon Creek Day School Pre-K class and staff for providing shoes and outfits for dozens of families in need this season! Prior to the collection drive the class recounted all the seemingly-trivial items they relied on that day. The staff was conscientious about using this project as a teaching moment that not every child is guaranteed things we all take for granted, such as toiletry items, clothing, and a full pantry of snacks. When these young hearts understood that some children are in need, they took to asking family members and friends for new and gently used clothing. The staff didn’t want to discount them for being young and challenged them to speak up and conduct themselves graciously. Before they knew it these Pre-K students filled the classroom bin! This collection left a positive mark on these children and their families, who together

Last week we had the pleasure of hosting the 2016 Leadership Grapevine class as part of their Health and Human Sciences Tour. The daytrip made stops to JPS Health Network, Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine and the GRACE Community Clinic. Leadership Grapevine is designed to equip participants with a broader awareness of the city’s strengths and resources through educational experiences and projects. The process shares feasible ways the graduates can utilize their expertise to make our community a better place to live. It isn’t hard to guess that the community’s leaders are made up of some of the most generous people in Grapevine. Last year the 2015 class spent some time away from the ‘classroom’ to clean, restore and beautify the property for Transitional Housing. Leadership Grapevine has also volunteered ample time to our Community Garden initiative and tended to improve our other programs with personal volunteer hours. This

Each year dozens of teams tee off under the glistening navy sky to feel like a kid again and bring critical funds to support children’s programs at GRACE. Participating in Drive Into the Night is not only a memorable way to spend a Friday night, it’s the ideal venue to increase business exposure, treat your staff with a night out and invest in a cause that makes a lasting impact on children and their families. This year’s event will take place on Friday, April 22 at the Grapevine Golf Course. Teams will be treated with a classic bar-b-que dinner and craft ale from Grapevine Craft Brewery. Players can also go head to head in our Putting, Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive contests. There are also some unique raffle and auction prizes up our polo sleeves that are sure to impress. Drive Into the Night raises funds for seasonal programs

GRACE is privileged to announce Ashley and Andy Cunningham as the 2016 GRACE Gala Chairs. The Gala Chairs play an instrumental role in the oversight of GRACE’s single most important fund raising event of the year to ensure all the moving parts function seamlessly for a memorable and purposeful event. This year’s gala will take place on October 22, 2016 at the Irving Convention Center. Andy received his Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University, and currently serves as Vice President of Business Development for Coastal Plains, a diversified old field services company. Also a graduate of Texas A&M University, Ashley holds a Bachelor of Science in Community Health and a Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of North Texas. As a former teacher and child life specialist, her specialization in children with special needs led her to partner with Camp Jon