Archive for the ‘Stories’ Category

Live every day to the fullest!

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Have you noticed how fast time seems to pass these days? Whether we are busy with work, bills, family obligations, sports, or technology, it seems that there is always something to do and somewhere to go. I get to the end of many days, and canRead More....

It’s been a good day

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
We see God appointments every day at GraceWorks Ministries, but some days are more mind-blowing than others. Today was a good day for God's work. We were able to help a family get their electricity turned back on (their bill was over $1000!). Through a series of conversations, we were able to work out a plan for them. We helped facilitate a fresh start for a client, who will be receiving a grant to help fund a trip across country to start a new life in California. And another family wilRead More....

Treated with dignity

Friday, September 30th, 2011
Have you ever thought about who you might influence, just by a simple conversation on the phone? We recently had a client visit GraceWorks after being encouraged by one of our volunteers on the phone the day befoRead More....

“You are a blessing.”

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
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Beyond the basics

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
GraceWorks assists with basic needs of our clients, which usually means food, clothing, or financial assistance with rent, utilities, gasoline or medications. But sometimes, basic needs means something else. We Read More....

“I feel God’s presence here”

Monday, September 12th, 2011
One of the services that GraceWorks provides for our clients, is the ability to purchase dietary supplements, like Ensure, at cost, if they have a qualify and have a prescription from their doctor. Last week, an elderly man who comes in for Ensure each month, was sitting in the lobby, waiting on someone to get it for him. He told the receptionist, "I love coming in here. I feel all peaceful when I'm here. I can feel God's presence in here."   Submitted by voluntRead More....

“I’m sure something good will happen soon.”

Thursday, August 25th, 2011
Imagine you had enough money to pay either your rent, or your car payment and car insurance. Which would you choose? Many of us have never been in that situation, but many of our clients at GraceWorks face similar decisions daily. We had one such Read More....

Not alone on the journey

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
At GraceWorks, we focus not only on our clients' physical needs, but their spiritual needs as well. Today was no exception. One of our volunteer GraceWorkers shared the story of a client she saw today, and as sRead More....

Treated like royalty

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
At GraceWorks, we see almost 400 clients each month, and we love it when we get encouraging notes! We recently got an email from the friend of a client we served: "Thank you so much for all of your help yesterday. She was able to find some nice things in the thrift store and she really appreciated the food. I wanted to tell you how wonderful the woman in client services was. She spoke to my friend and everyone else that came in, as if they were royalty. She treated them with suRead More....

What if you lost it all?

Friday, August 19th, 2011
Some client situations are so extreme, GraceWorks must make some exceptions to be able to serve the clients well. We had one such situation recently, shared by one of our volunteers, called GraceWorkers, who meet with and assist clients: Read More....