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A Message from Our CEO

Hello, friends of Ministries of Grace! For some of you, we are reconnecting after some time apart, and for others, this may be your first introduction to our ministry. Either way, I’m so glad you’re here.

I came to this organization a few years ago through what I can only describe as a God-orchestrated connection — and what started as a job quickly became a calling. I’ve watched this ministry change lives, restore hope, and walk alongside families in their most difficult moments, and I am honored to now lead it into its next chapter.

“We are walking alongside our neighbors, helping them move from surviving to thriving.”

I’ve been in difficult seasons myself, wondering how I was going to pay bills and provide for my children, so I understand in a very personal way what it means to have someone show up for you when you need it most. That’s what Ministries of Grace does, and that’s what we will continue to do with even greater impact in the months and years ahead.

As we relaunch this newsletter, I want you to know that you are an essential part of this story. Whether you’ve volunteered, donated, prayed, or simply shared our mission with someone you know — you have made a difference in the lives of real families in our community. Thank you for being part of this family. We are so grateful for you.

Carmen McCauley

CEO, Ministries of Grace

January – April 2026

Our Impact in Numbers

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Upcoming Events & Opportunities

Fundraiser

Table of Grace Gala 2026

September 19, 2026

Our biggest fundraising event of the year returns. Watch your inbox and social media for ticketing details and updates!
Community

Back to School Pack Drive

Coming This Summer

Help us send kids back to school equipped and ready. Details coming soon — follow our Instagram for the announcement!
Volunteer

Days of Service

All Summer Long

Multiple volunteer opportunities throughout the summer. Stay connected — we’ll share dates as they’re confirmed.

Celebrating What God Has Done

Milestones & Wins

Forsyth County News Feature

Ministries of Grace was reintroduced to hundreds of thousands of community members through a feature story — expanding our reach in a powerful way.

Forklift Certification Program Launched

A new workforce training program giving Grace Works clients access to higher-paying jobs and career pathways they didn’t have before.

New Church Partnerships

Growing relationships with local churches in Dawson and Forsyth counties are expanding our reach and deepening our community impact.

New Instagram Account

Follow us for behind-the-scenes stories, volunteer spotlights, and real-time impact updates. We’d love to see you there!

A Story of Grace

You Were There When It Mattered Most

A single mother of four was struggling. She had never received support from her children’s father and was working a dead-end job. When her car windshield broke and the brake lights failed, she knew she was in trouble.

“Without the car, we would lose everything.”

That same day, a generous donor reached out wanting to make a long-term difference in someone’s life. Through that connection, we were able to tell this mom that not only would her windshield and brakes be fixed — she would also receive new tires and help with a car payment.

She burst into tears of joy, knowing her only means of transportation — and her family’s lifeline — would continue.

That donor is you. Every gift, every act of generosity, every prayer — it all comes together in moments like this. Thank you for being the hero in someone else’s story.

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Malik Smith

Director of Human Resources

Malik Smith is a senior human resources executive with extensive experience building high-performance cultures and scalable people operations across healthcare, higher education, utilities, and non proft invironments. He specializes in aligning talent strategy with organizational growth, helping leadership teams place the right people in the right roles while building systems that support long-term performance.

Malik has led enterprise initiatives including HRIS implementation, compensation redesign, workforce planning, and performance management transformation. Known for a practical, business-first approach to HR, he partners closely with executive leadership to build organizations that are both operationally disciplined and people-centered.

He has held senior leadership roles at organizations including Meridian Cooperative and Emory University His work focuses on strengthening leadership capability, improving employee engagement, and building infrastructure that supports growth and accountability.

Outside of work, Malik is a father of two and enjoys fitness, travel, and supporting his children’s academic and athletic pursuits.

Be the Reason a Family Starts the New Year with Hope

Your year-end gift helps families across North Georgia find food, hope, and transformation, turning hardship into possibility before the clock strikes midnight.

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