In the heart of every breakthrough is a personalized plan and someone who refused to give up. At Ministries of Grace, we believe that transformation doesn’t come from a handout. It comes from walking with families through the valleys and celebrating every victory along the way.
Grace Cares is built on the belief that every family deserves to be seen, heard, and supported with care that fits their real-life needs. Here are just a few of the stories that remind us why personalized support isn’t just helpful. It’s life-changing.
From Overwhelmed to Employed: A Father’s Fight for His Kids
When we met Jonathan, he was living in a borrowed trailer with his two young children. Laid off from work and behind on bills, he told us, “You probably think I’m a failure.” We didn’t.
Instead, we listened. Jonathan didn’t need judgment. He needed gas to get to job interviews, support to stabilize his family, and someone to believe he still had a future. Grace Cares provided what he needed; no strings, no shame. And with a plan in place and consistent encouragement, Jonathan found full-time employment.
Today, he’s providing for his family and mentoring others at his workplace. That’s the power of wraparound care.
From Survival Mode to Stability: One Mom’s Journey to Give Back
Tayler came to Meals by Grace when she was newly single, raising two kids, and unsure how to make ends meet. The groceries delivered to her doorstep were more than food. They were fuel for hope.
But the journey didn’t stop there. Through Grace Cares, Tayler received personalized support that helped her stabilize her income, regain confidence, and find her footing. Now she’s one of our most faithful volunteers, helping pack the same food boxes that once sustained her family.
This full-circle story shows what happens when support is steady and solutions are tailored to the need.
From Domestic Violence to Department of Family Services: A Survivor’s Rise
One of the most inspiring stories of 2024 comes from a mom who fled domestic violence with nothing but her children and the clothes on their backs. Grace Cares helped her secure temporary housing, connected her with trauma-informed support, and provided the basic necessities she needed to rebuild.
Fast forward to today: she’s gainfully employed and now works for the Department of Family and Children Services, helping other moms navigate the systems she once depended on.
What Your Support Makes Possible
Each of these stories started with a moment of crisis, but they didn’t end there. When you give to Grace Cares, you’re funding the kind of tailored support that turns survival into stability.
- $25 covers a month’s worth of feminine hygiene items
- $50 provides socks and underwear for two children or toiletries for a month
- $75 covers a pack of diapers and wipes, or provides a heater and blanket for a cold family on a winter night
- $100 supplies school supplies for back-to-school season
- $150 covers a month’s worth of gas for a family to get to and from work, or provides coats for the whole family
- $250 pays a family’s utility bill for a month
- $300 provides school clothes and shoes for growing children
- $500 funds a much-needed car repair so a family can get back on the road
Give a One-Time Gift to Help a Family in Crisis →
Long-Term Change Starts with Monthly Investors
While one-time gifts meet urgent needs, monthly investments make long-term support possible. Through The Bridge, you help ensure every family has the time and tools they need to truly heal and grow.
Your consistent support allows our Family Support Specialists to walk alongside each family through the highs and lows. You fund the transformation. Not just the transaction.
