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Giving Grace Welcomes Dawn Shapley as New CEO
Giving Grace is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dawn Shapley as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2024.
Our Stories Matter: Brandy
When life felt out of her control, Brandy began case management with Giving Grace and found a supportive community to help guide her towards stability and hope.
Our Stories Matter: Michael
After being released from prison in 2011, Michael endured years of homelessness in Dallas until getting connected with Giving Grace.
Our Stories Matter: Ashley
A mother of two, survivor of domestic violence, and Rise with Grace graduate — read Ashley’s story of hope from her speech given at Giving Grace’s Night of Hope gala in 2023.
Our Stories Matter: Precious
From homeless, to housed, to pursuing a degree in psychology, read about one woman’s journey with Giving Grace and beyond.
Our Stories Matter: Timothy
A veteran struggling with PTSD that severely impacted his well-being faced challenges with mental health and being a single parent to an infant, until Giving Grace came along to help guide the way to stability.
Our Stories Matter: Catherine
A widowed mother of eight children fights illness that causes job and housing instability, but Giving Grace comes along and helps the family stay safe and sound through various resources.
Our Stories Matter: Rolanda
From bad credit to a mix of housing programs, Rolanda finally found the help she (along with her daughter and grandson) needed to get back on her two feet.
Our Stories Matter: Adrienne
From a life full of challenges, Adrienne and her son find stability and safety through Giving Grace - a Godsend that impacted her life in big ways.
Our Stories Matter: Annie
From job to jobless, living in her car with her 13 year-old son to living in an apartment, Annie’s story shows how Giving Grace helps families in need get back on their feet.
Our Stories Matter: Mia
Mia says education and getting a job is her pathway to providing for her daughter, and without Giving Grace to help her, she could not have done this.
Our Stories Matter: Tiarra Gilbert
But life does not always go how we want it, and she got hit with complications. Maria is so thankful that she found some helping hands during the hard times.
Our Stories Matter: Maria Lourdes Gonzalez
But life does not always go how we want it, and she got hit with complications. Maria is so thankful that she found some helping hands during the hard times.
Our Stories Matter: Paul
Paul is deeply grateful for the help he received from Wendy Nobles, Scott Butler, Crystal Clark, and Rebecca Shandy. In addition, he will never forget the support and assistance he got from this group and the board of Giving Grace.
Our Stories Matter: Preston
Find out how Giving Grace helped a man experiencing homelessness get identification and safe housing in Denton County.
Our Stories Matter: Henry
Find out how Giving Grace helped a man suffering from homelessness and cancer get safe housing in Denton County.
Home for the Holidays: Giving Grace
Learn all about Giving Grace’s Home for the Holidays campaign to provide Christmas gifts for families experiencing homelessness in Denton County.
Our Stories Matter: Layla
Find out how Giving Grace helped a Denton County mother of a young child looking for safety and emergency shelter to escape domestic violence.
Our Stories Matter: Jasper
Find out how Giving Grace helped a Denton County dad and widower regain housing and job stability while receiving case management.
Our Stories Matter: Tierah
Find out how Giving Grace helped a Denton County mother regain stability while receiving case management after a series of trials.