GraceWorks will be closed Sept. 5–7 for Labor Day.
Recently we had the pleasure of meeting a widow named Mrs. Jeanie* who came to GraceWorks for groceries on her 84th birthday. Our volunteers were eager to make her feel celebrated on her special day: “Happy Birthday, Mrs. Jeanie! What’s your favorite cake flavor? What about your favorite flower?” She was excited to say, “Chocolate, […]
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Last week, one of our staff members shared this story with us: I talked with a Neighbor today who is dealing with a major job loss. She told me that she had just gotten back on her feet financially after a difficult season of grieving and unemployment, and is suddenly left in a place where
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One of our staff members Renée shared this inspiring Neighbor Story with us: Recently I ran into Lauren*, a Neighbor who has been living between shelters and motels with her teenage daughter for several months. She has been coming to GraceWorks for basic needs like food and clothing just to survive while looking for solutions.
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Maria found herself in a situation she had never imagined. After 40 years in the workforce, she unexpectedly lost her job through downsizing. Maria had developed many skills in her 40 years of employment and believed she could find another position quickly. But now in her early 60s, finding another was not as simple as
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After fleeing an abusive relationship in another state, Mary* and her two daughters were essentially homeless in Franklin. They found a local hotel, but that was an expensive option. Mary started a new job in April and found an affordable apartment, but despite working overtime as often as she could, she did not have quite
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A few days after Andrew started a new job, his son Edward attempted suicide. After his son was released from the hospital, Andrew realized he had to leave his job and stay home with him. Edward isn’t Andrew’s biological son. Edward and his two siblings are the biological children of Andrew’s ex-girlfriend who abandoned them
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She lost her job about the same time her husband of 15 years unexpectedly filed divorce papers. She lost her home because her name was not on the house mortgage. She has found another job that she loves but the pay is considerably less. She has custody of their 10-year-old daughter two weeks a month
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GraceWorks does many big things, such as providing monthly shopping carts full of food, helping with a family’s rent, and paying off an overdue utility bill before disconnection. But GraceWorks staff and volunteers do many little things that make a family’s experience at GraceWorks a dignified and compassionate one. Last month, single mom Patti brought
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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 matter their circumstances. As federal funding and compliance requirements undergo review, we want to reassure our community that we remain unwavering in our commitment
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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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