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Happy Thanksgiving from the GRACE family! |
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Why We're Thankful
"I'm very proud to be a part of the GRACE organization. I love what I do. This is my second home." -Sabrina
"I thank God everyday that I am able to make a difference in people's lives. Being able to do this has brought me to a place of empathy, sympathy, patience, tolerance and concern for the welfare of the people we serve who have little or even nothing at all." -Manon
"What I am thankful for . . . LIFE! The joy of helping others, feeling the wind on my face, hearing kids laugh as they play, being able to smile everyday, the list goes on! -Angie
"I'm thankful for every minute with family. Time with loved ones is precious!" -Olivia
"I am thankful for kind, generous donors and volunteers in our community who contribute their time, talents and treasures so that others may receive the help they need. I am thankful for an incredible team of coworkers who are kind-hearted and who have become like family." -Melissa
"Honestly, I'm thankful for everything. Because even when times are tough there is a God, and God does have a plan for us. And no matter how tough times get you have to remember that." -Morgan
"I'm thankful for having a blessed life, and that includes loving family, friends, coworkers and community." -Jan
"I am thankful for working at GRACE because I get to do what I love, helping people." -Bea |
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Turkey Pickup at the Pantry
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Youth from Argyle transported dozens of turkeys from the GRACE Pantry freezer. |
Over 300 families picked up turkeys and all the fixings for a holiday meal this past Monday. Thanks to the generous contributions of churches, over $15,000 worth of goods were distributed to needy familes in Grapevine. Clients passed through the GRACE pantry parking lot as volunteers kept the turkeys coming from the GRACE Pantry freezer.
Many volunteers including a youth group based in Argyle dedicated a day of their Thanksgiving vacation to help out. Thank you to all who gave our clients much to be thankful for this holiday season. View slides of the Pantry Pickup here.
The pantry still needs donations! If your church or group is interested in holding a holiday food drive, please see the attached list of most needed items. |
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Santa Claus is Coming to Town
On Tuesday, December 6 from 4-6, GRACE will host a special open house for volunteer kids.
"Hundreds of children live out the GRACE mission throughout the year at our sites. We want to share the spirit of the season at a special open house just for them," says GRACE Executive Director Shonda Schaefer.
Santa himself will be there to take Christmas toy orders from all who attend. Bring the kids to see the Christmas Cottage and to enjoy holiday goodies as we celebrate the blessings of the year! |
