Greenville Celebrates Grace Church’s Achievement with Outstanding Community Partner Award

Greenville Shines Bright with Grace Church’s Community Award!

Hey there, Greenville! Have you heard the fabulous news? Our very own Grace Church has just bagged the prestigious Outstanding Community Partner award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals Piedmont Chapter for their tireless efforts in uplifting our beautiful Upstate! This is a huge deal, and it’s a heartwarming reminder of how one organization can create a ripple effect of change in our community.

A Commitment to Change

What earned Grace Church this accolade? Well, it’s all about their incredible dedication and unwavering commitment to serving marginalized communities. They focus on giving back and transforming lives, and that spirit is contagious! As Lee Anne Cavin, the Front Porch Housing Executive Director, and Grace Church’s Executive Director of Housing, Outreach, & Care, Recovery puts it: “Housing instability comes through several paths, but one common thread is a crisis of healthy connection.”

Talk about insightful! Grace Church believes in the power of building healthy relationships and fostering community ties. Cavin adds, “Just as we encourage and support our residents in developing healthy relationships, we value partnerships and know it takes all of us playing our part for a vibrant community.” This award reflects their core values, and they couldn’t be prouder.

Impacting Lives One Step at a Time

For those who may not be familiar, Grace Church is one of the standout supporters of Jasmine Road, which is a vital organization aimed at helping women who have survived the harsh realities of commercial sexual exploitation and substance abuse disorder. With the support of Grace Church, Jasmine Road has launched their second residential home, providing life-changing opportunities to those in need.

Lisa O’Connell-Hall, the mastermind behind Jasmine Road and Jasmine Kitchen as their Chief Executive Officer, expressed her gratitude, saying, “Jasmine Road is honored to partner with Grace Church. They actively seek out organizations serving those that need help most in the community and invest in so many important ways.” This is the kind of partnership that every community dreams of! She emphasized, “Grace Church is a philanthropic model. We couldn’t serve the number of women we do at Jasmine Road without their investment.”

A Celebration of Community Spirit

This award is not just a badge of honor for Grace Church. It’s a celebration of every volunteer and person involved in this amazing project. Many of the volunteers helping at Jasmine Road are also dedicated members of Grace Church. O’Connell-Hall’s heartfelt acknowledgment that “This award is for them too…” really says it all!

Presented annually on National Philanthropy Day, the >Outstanding Community Partner award shines a light on organizations that embody excellent community service. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good community success story? Grace Church’s efforts remind us all of the importance of giving back and supporting one another!

Keep Spreading the Love!

As we wrap up this feel-good story, let’s take a moment to appreciate all the fantastic organizations in Greenville working tirelessly to lift others up. Grace Church has shown us that one act of kindness can lead to a lifetime of change. Here’s to many more initiatives that spread love and make our community a better place!

So, next time you pass by Grace Church or Jasmine Road, remember the good work they are doing and consider how you can get involved too. Together, we can make a difference!

That’s all for now, folks! Stay sunny, Greenville!