As housing costs rise across Northeast Tarrant County, more local families are struggling to find and keep safe, stable homes. The affordable housing shortage has become one of the most pressing challenges facing our community, and GRACE is working to meet this need head-on.
In 2024 we opened a new housing program focused on families emerging from financial emergencies, and earlier this year we added a second initiative to serve households with more complex or long‑term needs. Both programs are anchored in the belief that housing is the starting point for lasting self‑sufficiency.
To help renters keep their homes once they move in, GRACE introduced RentSmart, a skills‑based course that teaches tenants how to communicate with landlords, understand lease responsibilities, and make on‑time payments—reducing costly violations for everyone involved.
The next piece of the puzzle is stronger collaboration with property owners. On Wednesday, July 9, from 1:00–3:00 PM, GRACE and Grapevine Outreach will host a Property Partnership Coalition Lunch & Learn at GRACE’s headquarters (837 E Walnut St., Grapevine). Local landlords and property managers will preview RentSmart, hear from Partnership Home about community benefits, and join an open forum aimed at building a supportive network for both tenants and housing providers.
Community members who would like more details about the coalition or RentSmart can reach McKenna Kline at mkline@GRACEGrapevine.org or 817‑305‑4631.
