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Friday, November 25th, 2011

Over 1,600 runners lined up to run in the 2011 Turkey Trot benefitting GraceWorks Ministries on Thanksgiving Day near CoolSprings Galleria. Thank you to sponsors Butterball, Whole Foods, Allegra Printing, D1 Sports, and Aslan
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Sunday, November 6th, 2011
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 thi
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Sunday, September 25th, 2011

GraceWorks' Staff participates in United Way's 50th anniversary flash mob on Maryland Way in Brentwood, TN on Friday, September 23, 2011.
From left, Tina Edwards, Kristi Sylvester, Kathi Chavez, Pam McCrossin
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Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Bank of America supports four local non-profits. GraceWorks was the gathering place for a check presentation Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Bank of America awarded grants to Hard Bargain/Mt. Hope Redevelopment, Mercy Children's Clinic, CASA and GraceWorks. Volunteers spent time in GraceWorks' Food Pantry and Thrift Store, helping sort and stock food and clothing.
Thank you Bank of America!
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Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
We are all familiar with the word poverty, and all the stereotypes it evokes. But what do you really understand about the underlying types of poverty and the associated rules, attitudes, relationships and expectations?
Gain a better understanding of the poor and how we can serve them better by attending the "Understanding Poverty Workshop" on Monday, September 26, from 9 am until 3 pm at Harpeth Community Church, 1101 Gardner Drive in Franklin (at the corner of Mack Hatcher and Lewisburg Pike
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Monday, August 29th, 2011
GraceWorks partners with over 55 area churches that provide support and volunteers to help us achieve our mission of sharing the hope and grace of God by helping our neighbors in need. One way that we help is by providing food for struggling families. Our ability to provide that food has been challenged recently as the food pantry stock had gotten very low.
Not any more. Each year Brentwood Baptist Church holds a food drive to benefit GraceWorks. Just think how excited we were as we unloaded
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Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
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 direct
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