Graceworks Connect

For more than 20 years, Dianne Cooper has been part of our Luther Community in Bellefontaine, OH. During that time, she has shared a gift that many of her neighbors have come to recognize and appreciate.  Dianne has made hundreds of afghans for friends and family over the years. In recent seasons, she began coordinating with our Service Coordinator to organize a holiday blanket giveaway for fellow members of Graceworks Housing Services’ Luther Community. Each year around the

Each year during the holiday season, Luther Community members receive an annual Christmas Basket through Lutheran Community Services. Graceworks Service Coordinator LeAnnea Taylor assists with the application process for the program and helps coordinate distribution. To make things easier during the winter months, staff and volunteer helpers pick up the donated items so community members do not need to travel in cold weather. This year’s baskets included canned and other non-

At our Grace Community in Greensburg Indiana, the week of Thanksgiving began with a simple act of generosity that has grown into a tradition everyone looks forward to. The local Bread of Life delivered a holiday meal for each person who calls Grace Community home. Their kindness makes it possible for many to enjoy a warm Thanksgiving meal, even if they are not gathering with family. When the meals arrived, volunteers from within the apartment community were ready. The crew (p

Happy days are here again! Members of the Good Shepherd Community in Greenfield, IN came together recently for a jump, jive and wailin’ good time when they gathered for a time warp sock hop.  The community worked together to make the evening feel fully fifties, including decor, food, and music straight from the era. Milkshakes and french fries were served, a nod to what several of the community members remembered enjoying during their teen years. Some attendees even dressed f

Anthony Fulton believes he has a purpose. That purpose: Keep people happy.  On paper, Anthony handles the maintenance of Graceworks’ St. Paul Trinity community, but ask the people who live there, and everyone acknowledges it’s so much more than that. Maysville, KY is a small town. Everybody knows everybody. So when people move into the apartment community at St. Paul Trinity, Anthony says it’s likely he already knows them.  “The last guy who moved in here used to sell me plum

Community members at Graceworks’ Hope Community in Madison, Indiana have found a way to give back to the community–via pig.  Hope...

Recently, our Luther Community welcomed Susan from the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program to learn how to spot and stop Medicare fraud,...

Social Services Coordinator, Bev Crawford, and ite Manager, Vickie, hosted  a special volunteer appreciation luncheon for Martin Luther...

For a community service project, 8 Urbana High School seniors recently came to Messiah Community to volunteer their time and talents....

June, a member of Messiah Community (part of Graceworks Housing Services in Urbana, Ohio) shared her creativity by leading a special...

Volunteers are the heartbeat of our communities, and we love taking the time to celebrate their contributions. Recently, Grace Community...

Members of our Hope Community in Madison, Indiana came together to create an Easter Egg Hunt for their local preschool center—sharing...

When kindness and collaboration extend beyond our doors, we are reminded how far kindness can go. Graceworks Housing Services is honored...

In one special evening, joy, confidence, and inclusion took center stage in a way that was truly inspiring and was a deeply personal and...

Recently, our Scottsburg, Indiana community had the privilege of celebrating a beautiful milestone—Mildred, lovingly known as Nana,...

The holiday spirit is in full swing at Redeemer Community, part of Graceworks Housing Services in Dayton. Spreading smiles as much as...

At Messiah Community, we are incredibly fortunate to have Lisa Ebert as our dedicated and passionate service coordinator. Lisa...

In a warm and welcoming community room at Graceworks' St. James Community in Scottsburg, Indiana, community members often come together...

Exciting news has been buzzing around the Messiah Community in Urbana. Recently, the seniors who live in the community were delighted by...

Community is more than just a word; it’s a commitment to support and uplift one another in times of need. Closing out National Volunteer...