The fresh fall weather seems to be boosting activity at Gracing Spaces! September was unusually busy, and community events in October have added to that momentum…
The Fairfax Fall Festival gave us an opportunity to share how we serve the community. Dorothy reserved our booth space, Linda made sure we had a good supply of “swag” for visitors, and Amy coordinated the volunteers to staff our booth. Volunteers Howard, Roz, and Scott staffed a booth at the Oktoberfest of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.
Meanwhile, we filled twenty requests for home goods, clothes, and furniture this week. Our clients included a family who lost everything in a house fire, a couple transitioning from a shelter to an apartment, and a hard-working dad who has “stood strong” for his children.
Thankfully, our volunteer team continues to grow. Several have scheduled times to tour our facility, meet the team, and figure out how they can add their talents and time. George and Barbara have joined our team that picks up donations. We’re so grateful for the willingness to serve! Each of our volunteers bring unique talents – Beautiful quilts made by Dorothy and cloth bags made by a friend of Jennie C. demonstrate our personal connection with our neighbors in need.
We deeply appreciate all those who pray for dignity and stability for the vulnerable in our community. May we work together to see ALL people as God’s beloved children. And may we remain steadfast in our duty to help, to serve, to love, and to hope.
Other Success Stories
A Tale of Two Chairs
A few weeks ago, a couple of chairs were donated. They were structurally sound, but the paint was chipped and they looked a little tired and worn. One of our newer volunteers,…
Our Linens Ladies
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An Aunt’s Courage
A young couple with two small children had a stable life. They had jobs and rented a two bedroom apartment, but things changed abruptly when the woman’s brother-in-law died of…