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Seasons
My friend recently pointed out “You say ‘seasons’ a lot.” I chuckled at her kind way of suggesting I diversify my language. She wasn’t referring to weather seasons – though I have confessed that the...
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September Neighbor Story
Allison* is homeless, lives in a tent and comes to GraceWorks occasionally to get food. She drives for DoorDash as often she can to survive. Earlier this month, she came into the GraceWorks for food...
View ArticleGraceWorks Impact Report 2023/2024
GraceWorks Ministries: 2024 Impact Report Highlights This past year has been a remarkable one for GraceWorks Ministries, with significant milestones in our programs that serve our neighbors in need....
View ArticleThe Real Solution
Election year can be a divisive time. Many voices proclaim they have the solution for our problems. It is tempting to see answers for all society’s programs in speeches, policies, political posts or...
View ArticleJean’s Journey to Hope: A Neighbor’s Story
Jean’s* husband left her for another woman. She has a daughter with special needs and two other children. Jean was a stay-at-home mother, mainly to care for her daughter but also partly because she...
View ArticleCelebrating 25 Years of the Turkey Trot Benefiting GraceWorks
For immediate release Contact: Melissa Holland, mh******@gr**********.org It’s time to dust off those running/walking shoes and start training for the annual Turkey Trot benefiting GraceWorks...
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GraceWorks Turkey Trot: A Record-Breaking 25th Anniversary Celebration
GraceWorks Turkey Trot: A Record-Breaking 25th Anniversary Celebration Thanksgiving morning dawned with chilly temperatures and rain predictions, but that didn’t deter a record 4,230 participants...
View ArticleA Boom Box Moment
My most vivid Christmas memory was coming downstairs to a boom box. I had been hoping for it, but wasn’t sure my parents would tolerate giving their loud child unfettered access to my own music...
View ArticleOff to a Great Start: Over 1000 Carts Filled with Hope
As we reflect on this year’s Giving Tuesday, our hearts are full of gratitude and awe. We set an ambitious goal to fill 1,000 grocery carts for our Neighbors in need, and thanks to your incredible...
View ArticleShop with Purpose: 5 Reasons to Find Your Christmas Gifts at GraceWorks...
The holiday season is upon us, and the search for meaningful and budget-friendly gifts has begun. If you’re looking for unique treasures, a way to give back, and a chance to make your dollars stretch...
View ArticleDecember Neighbor Story
Katy was scared. Her job had been downsized to only a few hours, and bills were coming due. More than due, actually. The day’s mail had brought a final notice from a utility company, and she knew she...
View ArticleOne Word for 2025
Every Christmas my Mom sets out an old punch bowl with a sign beside it that reads “Family Prayer Bowl.” She asks our extended family to put their prayers for the year inside. Then she types them up...
View ArticleJanuary Neighbor Story
After battling one setback after another. Anne and Joe couldn’t do it anymore on their own. Joe was downsized from his longtime job two years ago. He made do with two part-time jobs, but he had no...
View ArticleA Heartwarming Holiday: Recapping GraceWorks Manger 2024
The 2024 GraceWorks Manger event was nothing short of extraordinary. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we were able to make the holiday season brighter for thousands of children...
View ArticleVote for GraceWorks in the Sizzle Awards!
VOTE HERE We are thrilled to announce that GraceWorks Ministries has been nominated for three categories in the 2025 Sizzle Awards—and we need YOUR vote to win! Your support helps us continue our...
View ArticleTemporary Adjustment to Food Pantry Carts: Eggs Unavailable Due to Shortage
At GraceWorks, our mission is to serve our neighbors with dignity and provide essential resources to families in need. We are committed to offering quality food and maintaining the level of support...
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3 Reasons to Shop at GraceWorks Thrift Store for Your Valentine’s Day Gifts ❤️
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and finding the perfect gift doesn’t have to break the bank. Whether you’re shopping for your sweetheart, a friend, or even treating yourself, the GraceWorks...
View ArticleFebruary Neighbor Story
GraceWorks volunteers and staffers stared at the newest donation to the Food Pantry. They were looking at cans and cans and cans of sardines, the favorite of 1950s lunches and snacks, but not seen so...
View ArticleThe Beginning of GraceWorks
What did life look like for you in 1995? I’ll start – I was a chatty three-year-old slinging popsicles and listening to Diamond Rio around the cul-de-sac of our home in Franklin. My days were spent in...
View ArticleGraceWorks Ministries Federal Funding Update
A Message from Alicia Bell, CEO, and Rodney Chester, Board Chairman, GraceWorks Ministries At GraceWorks, our mission has always been to provide hope, help, and nourishment to our Neighbors in need—no...
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