Are you interested in being more involved at GRACE? The Gala Auction Committee as a whole is made up of many incredible people looking to do great things – and we have room for you!

GRACE would love to invite you to contribute to our Silent Auction and be part of our Gala Auction Committee. This segment of our Gala is crucial to the event’s success, offering a significant opportunity for your business to make a difference and gain recognition for your products or services. With over 900 guests attending, plus many more participating from home, your donation will reach a wide and engaged audience.

If you are interested in assisting our auction with a donation and are unsure about what to donate, please feel free to contact us. We can suggest some creative ideas tailored to your budget. Participating in the Silent Auction is a fun and impactful way to support GRACE while displaying your business to both attendees and those who participate remotely. We hope you will join us in making this event a success!

For more information, please contact our Special Events Coordinator at Events@GRACEGrapevine.org.

Behind every unforgettable moment at the 5th Annual GRACE Designer Bags & Bingo were the generous sponsors who helped bring the event to life. While the designer handbags certainly turned heads, it was the incredible support of our sponsors that made the afternoon truly shine.

We are especially grateful to Allen Wealth Advisors, our Parade of Purses sponsor, whose generosity set the tone for the day. Thanks to their support, guests got a unique and up-close look at the luxury handbags they’d be playing for.

A special thanks to The Merrimac Girls, our Bar Sponsor, for keeping spirits high, and to Jennifer Shafer, our Bubbly & Mocktail Station Sponsor, for adding just the right touch of sparkle.

A big thank you to BNSF Railway, our Silent Auction Sponsor, guests were treated to an exclusive collection of designer handbags and experiences to browse and bid on to further support the GRACE Mentorship Housing program.

Thanks to LifeBranch Wealth Partners, guests had the perfect backdrop to capture joyful memories at our Selfie Wall.

We are thankful to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake, our Paddle Sponsor, for keeping our Bingo Gents on their toes, the game lively, and the energy flowing at each table.

Our gratitude also goes to Reliant Air Conditioning, our Valet Sponsor, for ensuring a seamless arrival experience for every guest, and to Constellation Brands, our Swag Bag Sponsor, whose thoughtful gifts sent everyone home with a special treat.

A heartfelt thank-you to Grit Therapy, our Dauber Sponsor, for making sure each player had the perfect tool to enjoy every round.

We also want to recognize our amazing Designer Bag Sponsors, whose support made it possible to offer such an exciting selection of luxury handbags:

Edward Jones, Key Elements Studio, Pegasus Logistics Group, Ryan Davis Media, Skylife Wellness, Summit Orthopedics of Texas, and White’s Chapel Methodist Church.

Our sincere thanks to our Door Prize Sponsors, Attorney Artemis Kourosh of Pilat and Kourosh Law, PLLC, and Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, for providing extra surprises throughout the afternoon.

A big thank-you to VIP Independent Mortgage, our Raffle Sponsor, for making one lucky guest’s day with the highly sought-after Louis Vuitton Marelle handbag—one of only three available in the U.S. at the time!

And finally, our deep gratitude to the Wright Construction Company, our Golden Ball Sponsor, a golden ball is the thrilling finale of our afternoon where each winner draws a numbered golden ball to determine the order of their handbag selection. Each aspect of a GRACE event has delicate thought behind it and a generous sponsor who makes the thought a reality. Thank you for making 2025’s Designer Bags & Bingo an enchanting afternoon!

Even though loss and grief are part of the human experience, they are challenging to navigate – even more so when the loss is sudden.

Last month, a client came to GRACE seeking rental assistance, our most sought resource. However, during the intake process, the care manager quickly realized this situation was different.

This sweet woman was in tears and included in her documentation was a death certificate. She had suddenly lost her husband two weeks prior and didn’t know what to do.

The future had been bright! He had just accepted a new position with better pay, and they were planning to move, but now – she was alone.

He was the sole provider of her household and his passing left her to care for their four grandchildren alone, and without resources. Their savings account had been depleted by funeral expenses, and she was now trying to find work.

No client who comes through our doors expects to be here, yet always expresses that they don’t know what they’d have done if it weren’t for GRACE.

After hearing the entirety of her story, GRACE was able to provide the resources needed for her and her grandchildren to remain secure until they found their footing with an invitation to return for more services if needed in the future.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4

Housing is the Focus of the FY24 Annual Report

With the rising costs of housing, healthcare, groceries and other necessities throughout the year, many conversations on how best GRACE could serve the community took place in FY24.

Not surprisingly, the need for affordable housing came to the forefront. Individuals and families experiencing housing instability in our area continues to grow, and covering the cost is a continual challenge for GRACE.

The GRACE FY24 Annual Report, released this week, focuses on the innovative ways GRACE is addressing this challenge. In some cases, simply covering the costs of food and utilities helped families refocus on rent.

In more dire cases, bringing a family into GRACE Mentorship Housing was necessary. A trial program, Covered by GRACE, was implemented to help families recover from the loss of housing and quickly move into a new home.

These services were provided during the fiscal year that ended August 31, 2024.

– 613 homes were secured by GRACE Rental Assistance and Mentorship Housing

– 1,026 families obtained food through the GRACE Grocery Giveaway

– 2,277 cases were opened for new clients by GRACE Care Managers

– 5,150 visits were made by patients to the GRACE Community Clinic

– 10,236 unduplicated individuals visited GRACE Client Services

– 11,443 shoppers visited the GRACE Food Pantry

– 36,140 lunches were served to children during the GRACE Feed Our Kids program

As we advance our mission to extend compassion and assistance to struggling families, the FY24 Annual Report updates ways in which GRACE tackled the increasing number of clients and need for services presented in the FY23 Annual Report.

As always, your continued support is needed and appreciated. In turn, GRACE pledges to honor your generosity with studied and thoughtful stewardship of your gifts—time, talent, treasure, and testimony.

See the impact of GRACE in our community in finer detail by viewing our FY24 Annual Report here.

The chef’s all agree, this year’s Perfect Recipe had all the right ingredients – Dedication; Compassion; Understanding; Enthusiasm; Reliability; Generosity and Enthusiasm. All mixed together it was determined that GRACE Volunteers take the cake!

While all our volunteers “rise to the occasion,” we wanted to share with you the one’s that will go down in the GRACE Recipe Book Hall of Fame for 2024!

Volunteer of the Year – Kindal Wright Kreamer

Volunteer Group of the Year – Compass Church

Mentorship Housing – Kim Haggerty

Special Events – Sally Klein

Seasonal Programs – D’Ray Moore

Jake Williamson Youth Volunteer – Zania Karim

GRACEful Buys Grapevine – Southlake Carroll High School Education Group

GRACEful Buys Euless – Wendy Bailey

Friends & Family – Mike Conroy

Food Pantry – Mike Pool

Emergency Assistance – White’s Chapel Methodist Church – Martha Reukema

Donation Station – The Food Lounge – Southlake

Development – Theresa & Justin Mason

Community Garden – All GRACE Community Garden Volunteers

Community Clinic – Karen Ninan

Clothing Room – Louise Young

Board Member – Kevin McNamara

Once again, thank you to all of our volunteers. Your contribution is what makes GRACE so….flavorable! And, the impact YOU make on our community is immeasurable!

We’d like to dedicate this year’s Recipe Book to White’s Chapel own Chef Joey for his amazing culinary skills. And, to White’s Chapel Methodist Church, for the use of Evan’s Hall once again this year. Special thank you to Todd Bockenfeld with HTeaO for providing our drinks and to Selph Marketing for the use of the fun selfie booth.