GraceWorks will be closed Monday, January 19 for MLK Jr. day
Allison* is homeless, lives in a tent and comes to GraceWorks occasionally to get food. She drives for DoorDash as often she can to survive. Earlier this month, she came into the GraceWorks for food again, saying lately she had been eating nothing but pretzels. Allison said proudly she hopes this will be her last […]
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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
In March 2024, Vanderbilt University released a critical report highlighting the alarming rates of food insecurity among Tennessee families with children. The findings revealed that nearly one in four households with children in Tennessee struggles to provide enough food. This issue is particularly acute in rural areas, where access to nutritious food is often limited.
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At GraceWorks Ministries, we are always looking for ways to better serve our community and maximize the impact of our programs. We are thrilled to announce some exciting changes coming to our Thrift Stores that will not only improve the shopping experience but also help us continue our mission of providing essential services to those
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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
You may be wondering – Why is she the new CEO? While I believe it is a stroke of luck and God’s provision, I do have some experience that will help. If you want to know a little more about my background, click HERE for my bio. More importantly, you may be wondering – What
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“You have cancer.” “Your husband has been killed in a car accident.” “I want a divorce.” These and other sentences can turn a family’s fortunes upside-down. And they are often the prelude of neighbors seeking help from GraceWorks. It’s called situational poverty – when a family is unexpectedly thrust into financial difficulty through no action
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