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
As an all-volunteer organization, we literally could not do the work of Gracing Spaces without our volunteers, so every few weeks, we are going to highlight some of our volunteers…
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…
Words Can Hurt, But We Can Help
Right before gathering to pack our weekly orders, Gracing Spaces received a last – minute request from one of our favorite social workers. One of her students, a kindergartner, was…
Makeover in the Summer Heat
This week was a little different at Gracing Spaces. Most social workers had June 19th off because of the holiday, so we decided to take a break from our normal…