Gracewood

05/29/2026

Thanks to a generous $3,000 Community Grant from the Houston Junior Forum for 2026, Gracewood will be able to provide school supplies and educational resources for 30 children at the Gracewood campus recreation center.

The check was presented to Gracewood President Vi White and Director of Development Sally Reed. A heartfelt thank you to Juliani Vachon, Community Grants Committee Chair, Sharon Cook, President, and the entire Houston Junior Forum for investing in the children and families we serve.

05/28/2026

To celebrate this milestone anniversary, we are launching a special community initiative called “25 for 25 Serve Day,” dedicated to investing in the families and future of Gracewood through hands-on projects across our campus.

We would love to invite your church/your family/your team to be part of this meaningful day of service.

Projects may include:

Campus beautification and landscaping
Organizing and preparing family resources
Assembling care kits for moms and children
Special improvement projects around campus
Encouragement and care initiatives for Gracewood families

Our hope is that this day will not only meet practical needs, but also serve as a visible reminder of the incredible community that surrounds the women and children at Gracewood.

Serve Day Details:
June 13th, 2026 9am - 12pm at Gracewood (1617 Elmview Dr.)

If you are interested in participating or learning more, please reach out to [email protected].

Sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448AAAE2FA3FEC25-62900349-gracewood

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We thank God for the freedoms we enjoy and for the courage and sacrifice of those who defended them with unwavering devotion.

In observance of Memorial Day, our offices are closed today and will reopen tomorrow.

05/22/2026

Verbena Coffee is helping stock pantry shelves for the moms and children of Gracewood. ☕

From May 30 through June 30, Verbena Coffee will be collecting individually packaged snacks to support families as they begin a new chapter.

Each donation helps support the daily needs of the moms and children of Gracewood’s Family Care Cottages and Recreation Center. We’re deeply thankful to Verbena Coffee for partnering with us in such a meaningful way and to this community for continuing to care so well for our families!

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📍 Verbena Coffee
14029 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77079

Stop by, drop off donations, and don’t forget to grab a coffee while you visit!

05/15/2026

One of our cottages is available for adoption!

This is a year-long commitment agreeing to:
• Provide dinner one Tuesday night per month for up to 16 people
• Celebrate the birthdays of all cottage residents
• Connect with cottage residents through conversation and correspondence
• Provide a small treat for cottage residents for 3 holidays/events of your choice throughout the year
For more information or to express interest, please contact Kelsey Sellers at [email protected]

05/11/2026

Mother’s Day is a meaningful time at Gracewood, and we are incredibly grateful to TWO MEN AND A TRUCK for organizing a Movers for Moms donation drive of campus essentials and items for our Patti's Place Boutique. Thanks to their generosity and the kindness of all who donated, our Gracewood moms and families were blessed with much-needed items. Thank you for thinking of our families and for your heartfelt support.

05/10/2026

Motherhood is shown through love, patience, sacrifice, and care. At Gracewood, we are proud of the mothers we serve who work tirelessly to provide for their children and lead their families toward a hopeful future. Today, we celebrate every woman who helps children feel supported and valued. Happy Mother’s Day.

05/07/2026

Our Hope for the Future Luncheon was a wonderful time of fellowship and fun as we gathered to celebrate 25 years of Gracewood providing Home, Hope, and Healing to children and single mothers in Houston. We are excited to share that thanks to the generosity of over 300 attendees, we set a new fundraising record this year! We are grateful for our community of supporters and friends who have joined us in our mission to serve families in crisis.

2026 recipients of the Home, Hope, and Healing award are Kellye Brooks and The Emmanuel Episcopal Food Pantry for their extraordinary volunteer efforts and years of dedicated service to Gracewood.

Special thanks to our event sponsors: Chase and Christi Smith, Santo Petroleum, Meadows Property Group, and H-E-B for the beautiful floral arrangements.

To view the full photo album from the event, pleas click here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BNgYNf4Dm/

05/07/2026

04/17/2026

Thank you to John Buri, John Evans, and Taylor Scott with the Wilchester Men's Club for choosing to support the ministry and families at Gracewood. The First Annual Poker Showdown with the Rummel Creek Men's Club was an amazing success raising $7,500 for Gracewood!

To learn more about how Gracewood serves children and their single mothers, ensuring a bright future by providing home, hope, and healing, visit www.gracewood.org