GRACEWORKS CLOSED DECEMBER 26-30
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 and families in Williamson County and beyond. Here’s a look at the impact we achieved together: By the Numbers Sharing the Joy Beyond Williamson […]
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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 luck finding a permanent full-time position. Anne left her job three years ago to take care of her
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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 and emails them to everyone so we can pray over each other. I have no doubt, she
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 wouldn’t make her rent. Her mother had died a few years ago after a lifetime of poverty,
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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 further, GraceWorks Thrift Store is the perfect place to shop for your Christmas gifts. Here are five reasons why your
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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 generosity, we surpassed it in spectacular fashion. Your compassion and support have made a profound impact on our community,
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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 contraption. As soon as I saw it, I dreamed of the hours of fun my future held singing with my
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 from coming together for the 25th Annual GraceWorks Turkey Trot. This milestone event shattered last year’s attendance by over 1,000 participants, showcasing the community’s unwavering support for GraceWorks’ mission to
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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 believed it was the best way to raise children. She did not want to miss a moment of their lives. She
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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 podcasts that feel like our golden ticket. If you are falling victim to this temptation, I don’t blame you. I have been