We are always so amazed when kids make a choice to forgo birthday presents, and instead make a donation to Graceworks! Carolyn Kalil-Polenzani's daughter, Katie, had her friends bring food donations insteaRead More....

With a roar, the Christmas season began today at GraceWorks Ministries as we hosted the annual GraceWorks Gift Run by the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Harley Owners Group. Santa leads ride from the Cool Springs Harley Davidson dealership to GraceWorks Ministries to enjoy the chili lunch provided by GraceWorks. We are thrilled with the donations of gifts for upcoming Manger program, as well as over $2,500 in gift cards, cash and checks. Thank you for getting us off to a good start again thiRead More....

Thank you to the players, sponsors and volunteers who helped make our 2011 Golf Fore GraceWorks event a success. [imagebrowser id=59]  

Nearly 600 backpacks were given to students in kindergarten through high school Saturday, July 31, at the Big Backpack Giveaway at Liberty Elementary School. “Overall, we had a great response from the community to the volunteers and to the sponsors. This was by far the most attended event and largest giveaway we’ve ever had,” said Kristi Sylvester, GraceWorks Ministries development directRead More....

A night of food and music to benefit GraceWorks Ministries. Summer Songs at the Franklin Mercantile Restaurant and Deli starting at 6:30.

"I'm trying to teach my daughter to just use one square of toilet paper," confided one client. Can you even imagine that? I bet you never worry about running out of what many of us consider neceRead More....

We have lots of folks to thank for a successful Mail Carriers "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive on Saturday, May 14, starting with the hundreds of mail carriers who picked up food bags left at mailboxes on their routes. That is hard work and we appreciate the extra effort to collect all that food. Thank you to all the folks in our area who gave so generously - on Saturday, we collected 27,902 pounds of food from the Franklin post office, and more will be coming from Nolensville today. We also Read More....

At Graceworks, our volunteers are key to the work we are able to accomplish, and make it possible for us to help our neighbors in need. Sometimes, those lines blend together, as those we have helped offer to give back by volunteering. We recRead More....

I can't believe we are only weeks away from the 11th annual Cinco de Mayo event. This event grows every year and is so much fun. It's a great family atmosphere and will take place Saturday, May 21st at Harlinsdale Farm. Tons of kids activities, free train rides, bounce house, sno cones, popcorn and a FREE meal and food box. The trailers are ready for your donations of new and gently used items! (See pictures below) All the donations collected will be processed at Graceworks and familiesRead More....

Graceworks hosted over 350 guests at the annual Benefit Bonanza held April 7, 2011 at Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin. What a wonderful opportunity to share the Graceworks story through music and testimonials, accompanied by friends and a good meal. The Silent Auction featured another opportunity to support Graceworks. Lee Greenwood capped the night with a performance featuring his famous hit "God Bless the USA."  Thank you to all who attended the Bonanza, as well as those who helped inRead More....