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Maybe it is my Southern raising, but I firmly believe that my welcome mat sets the tone for the experience in my home. There is something about laying a new welcome mat that gets me excited. I imagine all the people who will walk through that threshold into fellowship, chats, hugs, and meals. GraceWorks has […]
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
Joan’s* life turned upside down in 2024. Read More »
Six years ago, Mia was living a normal life as a suburban mom in Franklin. She went to the gym, took care of her family, and was friends with the other moms at her son’s school. But things at home were strained. Bit by bit her relationship with her husband was unraveling, until one day
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As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of GraceWorks, we’ve been looking back on untold stories—stories like Katie’s. Her life was transformed because of your generosity. When Katie found out she was pregnant, she had no family nearby to lean on, and she struggled to keep up with rent and bills. That’s when she reached out
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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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I may have overcommitted. My husband convinced me that we could handle building a 40×60 ft garden and two new flower beds this year. We spent many hours digging. After an afternoon of moving dirt and tucking in bulbs, my 5-year-old daughter made a comment – “All these pretty things start in the dirty ground.”
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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What did life look like for you in 1995? I’ll start – I was a chatty three-year-old slinging popsicles and listening to Diamond Rio around the cul-de-sac of our home in Franklin. My days were spent in a home that loved the Lord and showing that by loving each other deeply. The church was the
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GraceWorks volunteers and staffers stared at the newest donation to the Food Pantry. They were looking at cans and cans and cans of sardines, the favorite of 1950s lunches and snacks, but not seen so much these days. They weren’t sure how popular the item would be for recipients of the pantry’s shopping carts full
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and finding the perfect gift doesn’t have to break the bank. Whether you’re shopping for your sweetheart, a friend, or even treating yourself, the GraceWorks Thrift Store is the perfect place to find unique, meaningful, and budget-friendly gifts. Here’s why: Quality Thrifting Selection – One of Middle Tennessee’s
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