Building Big Skills with Our Littlest Learners This summer, our rising VPK students—preschoolers who are gearing up to enter our Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program this fall—have been hard at work… playing! But at Grace Place, play is serious business. Our rising VPK students attend with their parents, laying the groundwork for a strong school-to-home connection. [...]
STEM Takes Center Stage in Grace Place’s Putt-Putt Engineering Challenge At Grace Place, summer learning means getting hands-on, thinking big, and having a little fun along the way. This week, our high school students took on the Putt-Putt Engineering Challenge, where teams worked together to design and build their own custom mini-golf holes—bringing classroom concepts [...]
Two Powerful Gifts Making a Lasting Impact at Grace Place The Grace Place mission to empower children and families through education is only possible through the generosity and commitment of our community partners. This month, we are thrilled to recognize two incredible charitable gifts that are helping us continue this vital work. We extend our [...]
Summer Learning in Action: Grace Place Launches STEM-Enriched Camp Grace Place middle and high school students kicked off Summer Adventure Academy with energy, enthusiasm, and a full slate of enrichment opportunities designed to empower and inspire. Far more than just a break from school, this camp is a continuation of Grace Place’s year-round commitment [...]
The 2nd Annual Dodge for a Cause was more than just a high-energy dodgeball tournament—it was a celebration of community, creativity, and commitment to educational equity. From the Halstatt Havoc to the Manatee Cove Maniacs, teams showed up dressed to impress and ready to dip, dive, duck, and dodge—all in support of the life-changing [...]
Grace Place Girls Shine at Girls on the Run This spring, the girls of Grace Place proved that running is about so much more than just crossing the finish line—it’s about confidence, connection, and courage. Grace Place had an absolute blast participating in the Girls on the Run of Southwest Florida program, and our energetic [...]
A Swing of Grace: Teeing Up for Education Sunshine, laughter, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to transforming lives—this year’s 13th Annual A Swing of Grace was nothing short of extraordinary. Held at the stunning Bonita Bay Club, the day began with the always-popular Putt & Pour Challenge, setting the tone for a fun and [...]
Grace Place Celebrates Scholarship Recipients We are thrilled to celebrate an incredible milestone for six outstanding Grace Place students who were recently awarded scholarships during the Golden Gate High School Scholarship Award Ceremony! These remarkable students have demonstrated unwavering dedication, resilience, and a true passion for learning. Their achievements are a powerful reflection of the [...]
Arthrex Gives Grace Place Some TLC At Grace Place, community partnerships are at the heart of everything we do—and we are incredibly fortunate to have Arthrex as one of our most dedicated and impactful partners. Recently, a team of amazing Arthrex employees volunteered their time, energy, and talents at our campus, and we couldn’t be [...]
Models of Community Support – Russell’s BBQ and The League Club At Grace Place for Children and Families, we are constantly reminded of the power of community. This May, we were especially grateful to witness outstanding examples of local support—through a successful fundraiser hosted by PBS Contractors and Russell’s BBQ, and a generous grant from [...]