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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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Monday, June 20th, 2011

"I just want a better situation for my girls," explained a recent client.
She's a single mom who left an abusive, drug-addicted boyfriend in another state. Out of desperation, she moved in with her cousin, sharing the apartmen
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Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
Summer means mission groups, and we welcomed a team of volunteers from
YouthWorks in our food pantry on June 13. YouthWorks' core purpose is to help the church be the church by providing life-changing, Christ-centered resources for ministry. Teens from Florida and Arkansas helped sort, restock shelves and fill grocery carts for clients, and learned how Graceworks helps those in our community in need.
Check back for more pictures throu
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Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
Each summer, student volunteers from
Adventures in Missions help at Graceworks. AIM is a Christian ministry that sends thousands of people on mission trips each year.
Graceworks is doubly blessed this year to be the recipients of volunteer help through several of the AIM mission teams, as well as a visit from the new Kingdom Dreams tour. These volunteers from AIM help support us through their time and prayers as we share the hope and
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Monday, May 9th, 2011
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 families
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