The GRACE Community Clinic, Lonestar Endoscopy Center in Southlake and Baylor Scott & White partnered up on Oct 1st to create GRACE’s first Colonoscopy Clinic and we are thrilled to announce the success of this wonderful event. For over a year, Clinic Nurse Manager, Shirley Roberts, and her team have been promoting the importance of healthy eating and exercise, which explains the current and upcoming classes that GRACE is offering. After many talks with Lonestar Endoscopy Center and Baylor Scott & White, the Community Clinic team was finally able to take a step forward with the Colonoscopy Clinic. The purpose of the Colonoscopy Clinic was to assist individuals in the community in learning about colorectal cancer and preventing the spread of cancer. During the event, the clinic saw 16 clients and was able to identify and remove 31 polyps. “We could not have made this possible without Lone Star Endoscopy

Here at GRACE, we believe that we are stewards of God’s blessings and resources in the community, therefore is it our duty to learn from and connect with individuals and organizations from all over the state of Texas, to better understand the problems that face our community. This week, Chief Programs Officer, Stacy Pacholick, Pantry Manager, Marcus Miranda, and Assistant Pantry Manager, Kyle Buchannon, visited the Hankamer Cashion Academic Center at Baylor University in Waco TX for the annual Together at the Table Hunger and Poverty. The Summit, consisting of Keynote Speakers from all around the world, had one particular goal in mind; to end hunger around the world. Notable Speakers included Deputy Under Secretary for USDA’s Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, Stacy Dean, Dean of the Health Sciences Department at Universidad Rafael Landovar in Hermosa Guatemala, Dr. Edgar Miguel Lopez Alverez, and former U.S representative for Texas 11th congressional district,

We are less than a month away from our annual GRACE Gala! With so many moving parts making this amazing event happen, we want to take this time to introduce our Platinum Plus Sponsors. Apollo Eleven Apollo Eleven provides the infrastructure that companies and nonprofits need to succeed on a global scale. Their four missions include building, growing, serving, and hosting shows through their dedication to serving the community. We are thrilled to have them as our Valet Sponsor for this year’s GRACE Gala. For more information on Apollo Eleven, please visit here. Berkey’s Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical Being one of DFW’s most notable air conditioning and plumbing services, Berkey’s has been a longtime supporter of GRACE. Having been a Platinum Plus Sponsor for 7 years, Berkey’s has shown true dedication throughout the GRACE community. They have also been a big supporter of the GRACE Christmas Cottage. Since 2016, Berkey’s has

The first leaves have fallen and the holiday drinks are out – it is officially that time! This time of year, we are especially grateful for donations of gently-used and new winter coats and jackets. With the cooler weather, we anticipate a growing number of families needing jackets and coats in various sizes. Specifically elementary school-age all the way to teenage sizes are needed most. You can empty your coat closet, ask your friends to bring jackets and coats to your next party, or host a coat drive with your church or community group. “Kids wear what they like,” said Dina Pesina, GRACE Clothing Room Coordinator. “We want them to pick out their own coats and shoes, so they’ll put them on and keep them on—that’s the important thing.” If you are part of a civic or small group, this would be an ideal collection that isn’t cumbersome or unfeasible.

Back by popular demand, Hotel Vin will usher in guests of the GRACE VIP Party in style on Wednesday, October 19! The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m., but you can only get in by becoming a sponsor of the GRACE Gala! This year, guests will be returning to the beautiful Rioja Terrace, where sponsors and volunteer leadership will be honored. Gala Silver sponsorships and up offer VIP Party invitations as part of the benefit package. With the GRACE Gala less than two months away on November 5, the VIP Party will take a moment and thank the many sponsors, volunteers, committee members, and others who bring the Gala to life, and express gratitude for raising much-needed funds for client services and programs. The VIP Party is also a great chance to meet and chat with others who have a heart for those GRACE serves. The fellowship and networking is second-to-none

Are you Car Care Aware? October is Fall Car Care Month, and that means taking a few extra steps to make sure your vehicle is in good operation. This may not only prolong the life of your car but save you time and keep you and your passengers safe. Keeping your check engine light off also ensures your car is not polluting more than necessary, which means better air quality for all of us in the region. Make sure your coolant levels are topped off with antifreeze to prevent your car from overheating and leaving you stranded. Winter months bring potential driving hazards such as icy roads so it’s important to prepare by checking your brakes and tires in the fall as the weather cools down. Worn treads on a tire can seriously impact a car’s ability to stop in the rain. If your tread depth is less than 4/32”,

Each year the GRACE President’s Award is given to an employee who excels in the GRACE Mission. This year’s award recipient exemplified being a steward of the community by using all of their resources to better the community and we are so thankful to have this incredible individual on our team. Jennifer Rawls, GRACE Director of Resale and Operations, received this prestigious award from FY22 President Traci Bernard at last Thursday’s Board of Directors meeting. Jennifer supervises the Donation Station, Resale (both the Grapevine and Euless GRACEful Buys stores), and other operational tasks in her position. Even with her amazingly busy day-to-day schedule, Jennifer never waivers to assist with programs, outreach, and working with volunteers. Jennifer came to GRACE at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since taking on her role, she has completed and excelled with many critical projects. During the pandemic, with many open positions in Resale, Jennifer

The 11th Annual Classic Chevrolet Charity Golf Tournament is October 5th and GRACE is honored to be one of the recipients of this year’s tournament once again. For over a decade, the Classic Chevrolet staff have been wonderful supporters of GRACE and its programs. Classic has been the Presenting Sponsor of the GRACE Gala for 15 years. They have also been involved in The Christmas Cottage and toy drives that have benefited many families during the holidays. This year, GRACE is one of thirteen local charities supported by the Golf Tournament. Classic Chevrolet Owners Susan and Tom Durant challenge their employees each year to “raise as much money as they [can] and to give back to this great community.” For the Classic Chevrolet Charity Golf Tournament, a variety of charities are selected by the Durants that combat poverty, hunger, homelessness, children and adults with disabilities, and support military causes, among

GRACE was first listed in Communities Foundation’s “North Texas Giving Day” role of agencies in 2012. And this past week, just like the ten years before, we were overwhelmed by the generosity of our community! We want to take a brief moment to thank all those who remembered us with a gift on NTXGD! These past few years have been unlike any others. COVID, economic instability, and other woes have impacted us all. But we have faced them together and, together, we have provided food, medical care, housing, transportation, rent and utilities assistance, senior care, and children’s programming for tens of thousands of families in our community. Our work continues as the number of clients coming to GRACE climbs every day. Because of you—our incredible community—our mission remains solid. Even facing doubling, and tripling, numbers of clients, our vow to God and to our community guides us to be competent

There are many friendly faces at GRACE’s Donation Station, and those dropping off needed items may have seen one of the friendliest, Angel Diaz! Prior to joining GRACE, Angel worked as a Lot Loader for The Home Depot, and a Packager for Hello Fresh. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Angel has always been a laid-back and hard-working person. Surrounding himself with family and discovering new things has created a sense of peace in his life, which he now applies to his professional life. After graduating high school, Angel moved from Chicago to Euless to be closer to his mother and to experience a new environment. Working at GRACE’s Donation Station, Angel is known for being supportive, polite, and understanding. When he is not at the roundabout greeting donors and helping to unload donations from vehicles, he can be seen helping to sort or test electronic equipment. “There are very few people