GRACEWORKS CLOSED DECEMBER 26-30
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 […]
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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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
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. Thanks to the unwavering support of our donors, volunteers, and community partners, we’ve been able to provide vital resources and assistance to families and individuals facing
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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 cooler mornings are inspiring my instinct to light my fall candle and add pumpkin spice to my coffee. My friend
My Granddaddy, Carl Whitehouse, was born in a small wooden house across the street from the general store his Dad opened in Kentucky. Carl was a young boy with bright red hair whom I imagined spent his days chit-chatting with his neighbors across a grocery store counter. He loved people. He took that heart for
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Sell By Date vs. Expiration Date: What’s the Difference? When you look at food packaging, you might notice various dates stamped on the labels. Understanding the difference between these dates is crucial to ensuring food safety and quality. – Sell By Date: This date indicates how long a store should display the product for sale.
Alicia Bell is the CEO of GraceWorks Ministries. She first served GraceWorks as Director of Development from 2017 to 2024. She went to Lipscomb University before obtaining her Masters of Public Administration from Indiana University, US News’ #1 program for nonprofit management. Before her time at GraceWorks, Alicia served in Development at Faith Family Medical