GraceWorks will be closed Monday, January 19 for MLK Jr. day
Last Easter morning, I heard the swirl of fast little feet as my children bounded downstairs and began negotiating who could open the oven door. Their voices were more rushed than their average groggy morning—filled with anticipation of something exciting. Sister opened the door to see a cookie sheet with a dozen white fluffy blobs […]
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Today I talked with a neighbor in the Food Pantry who is getting back on his feet after a serious workplace back injury. After several surgeries and complications, he ultimately lost his job due to his new physical limitations. He told me, “Losing my job was so hard, especially losing my health insurance. For the
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The 2026 Church Appreciation Breakfast was wonderful! It was a great morning of fellowship with local church leaders. We’re so grateful for our church partners and their faithfulness to God’s Kingdom. We are stronger together. What We Shared If you missed the breakfast, here’s a recap of what we shared: We increased our fresh produce
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Today in the Food Pantry I heard a neighbor gasp in excitement at something in the household section. When I asked what she had found, she giddily held up a pair of Santa-Claus-themed salt and pepper shakers. “I have wanted these specific salt and pepper shakers for years and years,” she said. “Whenever I’ve found
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As I draft this letter, it is January 29th. I am looking out my window into an icy landscape that is glittering as the sun comes up. It looks peaceful and beautiful. However, as I drive out of my neighborhood, I see trees fallen under the heavy weight of this ice. They have fallen on
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This year could be a doozy. Something about it already feels different. GraceWorks feels richly rooted, yet on the edge of some significant unknowns. Some big unknowns of 2026: The Thrift Store might expand! This would be a huge answered prayer because revenue from the store not only completely covers our audited overhead, it also
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One of our regular Food Pantry volunteers has formed a bond with a certain neighbor and enjoys catching up with her each month. This neighbor has been worn down by ongoing chemo and radiation treatments. She’s also a single mom making less than $800/month who is caregiving for her special needs adult son. Every time
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My little girl went through a few years where using her voice took a lot of bravery. It wasn’t natural for her, and she needed encouragement to speak up for herself. You better believe that every time she uttered the softest word my chest would swell with pride! I’d give her a big hug and
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Anna* is a single mom who works two jobs. Every day, she leaves her house at 6:30 a.m. and doesn’t get home until after 8:30 p.m. Despite all the hours she puts in, she cannot keep up with the cost of living. In her darker moments, Anna feels defeated. She’s doing everything she can but
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26th Annual Charity Run Draws 4,737 Participants to Support Williamson County Families in Need FRANKLIN, TN – GraceWorks Ministries’ 26th Annual Turkey Trot shattered expectations on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025, with 4,737 participants gathering at Meridian Cool Springs for the beloved charity run. The event raised record-breaking funds for GraceWorks’ programs providing food, shelter
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