One of the many incredible things about the operations at Donation Station and our resale sites is that it beckons people of all ages and from all walks of life. This week GRACE was proud to partner with Honda for their first annual Week of Service. Every Honda employee in North America and abroad took some time to give back to their community, and we feel tremendously honored that Honda chose GRACE as their local organization. Six separate shifts of workers sorted goods at Donation Station and greeted guests with incoming donations. The sixth graders at Hackberry Creek in Frisco decided to end the year with a worthwhile field trip to GRACE. The students were a huge help processing the large quantity of goods through Donation Station that get selected for material assistance and resale merchandise. The newest members of NCL Southlake certainly weren’t shy when they volunteered this week

Not only does the work of GRACE bring out the best in the people we serve, we believe GRACE brings out the BEST people to see our mission is carried out. “Faces of GRACE” is an editorial series that highlights instrumental volunteers who offer their talents and resources to support families in need. Tammy Piel has worked closely with NCL DFW Metroport as the Feed Our Kids coordinator and liaison to GRACE the past three years. NCL, which stands for National Charity League, is an organization comprised of mothers and daughters who seek out service opportunities and cultural experiences to strengthen their personal bond and connection to the community. The local chapter honors the mother-daughter relationship through mentoring and various service projects, including Feed Our Kids. Since 2009 the chapter has invested hundreds of hours of joint volunteerism at GRACE. Tammy first learned about volunteer opportunities through Compass Church and wanted to get involved

GALA SPONSORSHIP Becoming a GRACE Gala Sponsor is more than a logo on a sign; it is a vital partnership that showcases a desire to see your community thrive. Individuals, families, local business, corporations and civic groups have the opportunity to highlight their support as Sponsors with an in-kind donation or monetary Sponsorship. In-kind Sponsorship All in-kind donations strengthen our Silent, Big Board and Live Auctions, which generate a great deal of funds the night of the Gala to support GRACE programs. Regardless of Gala attendance, everyone can view and place bids on the Silent Auction items prior to the event. In-kind Sponsorships grant a business the opportunity to offer a product or service that is unique to their identity on behalf of their brand. However, you don’t have to be a business to donate on behalf of your family or group. Past gifts have included airline miles, vacation stays and spa

To most of us, hunger is no more than a fleeting sensation. Three square meals are a nonnegotiable, and often we can snack on a whim without a second thought. True hunger only seems to exist on some dire spectrum in a far off place, certainly not in our neighborhoods. But if we dare to imagine a situation in which we lost nearly everything, including our livelihood, our home, our health and perhaps a family member we depended on, poverty ebbs closer to home. When we imagine having so little that select meals can become negotiable, we are identifying with the reality of families living in our midst—our cities and neighborhoods—struggling between necessities like rent, diapers, utilities and daycare. GRACE steps in to bridge the gap of needs in various ways, food being one of the pillars of our services. Feed Our Kids was established to provide nutritious meals during

GRACE is proud to celebrate five years of operation at Style & GRACE! The upscale resale boutique will continue to mark the occasion with half off everything in the store through this Saturday, June 11. The secret to Style & GRACE’s success it’s great deals, personal customer service and worthy cause. New customers become “regulars” once they discover the “VIP treatment” they receive with insider deals and special requests.  Customers are also overjoyed to find designer bags with the tags still on them and pristine jewelry to complete a chic outfit. Style & GRACE’s rotating jewelry section rivals what you can find at any department store at a fraction of the cost. The storewide savings even includes jewelry, which to a woman means twice the jewelry! Each day of operation at our resale stores, Donation Station, Food Pantry, Clothing Room, Transitional Housing, Clinic and other client services are made possible

GRACE is proud to start its second annual GRACE Grocery Giveaway, a mobile-pantry program that utilizes grain and produce donations received at the end of the week to be enjoyed over the weekend. Wholesome kitchen staples such as hearty grains, fruits and vegetables delivered to vulnerable neighborhoods in Grapevine each Friday from June 10 through August 19. Volunteers are needed to be on-site to load and unload food and prepare the produce for easy dispersal. The lunchtime shift generally lasts two hours from loading the truck to final departure of the site. If you are interested in volunteering from 11:30-1:30 on Fridays this summer with GRACE Grocery Giveaway you can sign up here.  

Anyone who’s found a great deal at GRACEful Buys in Euless can tell you that it also has warmest staff in Mid Cities with exceptional customer service. GRACE is proud to welcome Larry Cervantes as Store Manager at GRACEful Buys Euless and the addition of Assistant Manager Mark Headley. Cervantes comes to us with a seasoned background in Management, Human Relations and retail experience. Before coming to GRACE, Cervantes served alongside Mid Cities Pregnancy Center in various capacities, most recently as the Site Manager for their Irving location. His undeniable passion for volunteerism, acumen in organizational management and encouraging spirit create a phenomenally-friendly shopping environment at GRACEful Buys Euless. Headley’s unique background as Transportation Supervisor in the construction industry and for special needs children reflects his logistical abilities and compassion for others. Headley has recently worked in the education sector and has years of tactical experience as manager of production

Nothing says summer more than pizza, snow cones, laughter and sunshine, all of which can be found at Feed Our Kids, GRACE’s summer lunch program. Partnering with Feed Our Kids is ideal for local businesses, civic groups and churches to invest in the community in an engaging way. For as little as $2 per child, businesses can commit to adopting a day or workweek as meal hosts. Groups also have the option of sponsoring the meals for other groups to host. “Each of the estimated 37,000 meals served this summer means security for a child vulnerable to hunger that day,” says Seasonal Program Coordinator Lori Stevens, “Partnerships with local businesses and restaurants are crucial elements that afford us the ability to provide for each and every child in need.” Depending on the site and type of meal, the average cost each day ranges between $100 and $500 to feed between

Our community stepped up to the plate this year with three incredible raffle prizes! The winner will be announced during the GRACE Gala on October 22, but you don’t have to be present to win. Tickets are $50 each or a bundle of five for $200. Ticket holders have the option of choosing between one of three tempting prize packages that’s sure to float everyone’s boat. Speaking of boats, one winner gets to bask under the sun at a lakeside vacation home for up to twelve guests! The winner will have use of a 2016 Classic Chevrolet Suburban along with an impressive YETI package for keeps. Our friends are also making a big splash over at Kubota Tractor Corporation, which recently moved their headquarters to Grapevine. This top-of-the-line RTV-X900 Utility Vehicle boasts the rugged horsepower and quick precision their vehicles are known for. If fine jewels are your treasure, look

Looking for a way to serve this summer? With so many programs at GRACE, there is always a way to meet the needs of families through serving! Bi-monthly volunteer orientations are held to share the exciting ways to team up with GRACE by investing your time and talents. Each orientation lasts an hour or less. The next orientation dates will be on July 14 and July 28 at 3:00 p.m. for new volunteers and 4:00 p.m. for those fulfilling Community Service Restitution. Serve at Feed Our Kids! There are limited slots available for families and groups to sponsor. The number of meals range from 80-200 depending on site, and groups are encouraged to bring games and additional goodies as an optional choice. Feed Our Kids launches June 6 and runs each weekday until August 15. GRACE Grocery Giveaway GRACE Grocery Giveaway utilizes excess food donated near the end of the week to be enjoyed