The LENA Grow Program We were excited to introduce LENA Grow to our Bright Beginnings program in the fall and it is changing the way our teachers and parents interact with their toddlers and preschoolers. LENA Grow, a new program that helps teachers have more conversations with young children in the classroom. This matters because [...]
Hearts of Grace are Everywhere! It's that time of the year! Our annual Hearts of Grace campaign is underway, and we need your help to spread the love! Grace Place has distributed nearly 2,000 painted hearts all over Naples, in restaurants, stores, communities, and churches. These hearts were lovingly painted by our students as a [...]
Celebrating Family Literacy Day This year, our annual Family Literacy Day, an event to bring families together and celebrate the importance of reading, learning, and community engagement, was out of this world! Thanks to a fun and engaging space theme, imaginations were sparked, and smiles were shared by over 200 attendees. Held on our campus, Family [...]
Honoring Our Founder This month, we had the privilege of welcoming back our founder, Rev. Stephanie Munz Campbell, to campus! Stephanie led Grace Place for over 10 years, shaping the organization into what it is today before moving on to new ventures. It was a special moment to see her reconnect with old friends, past [...]
Breakfast with Buddies We recently had the privilege of welcoming dads and other male role models to campus for a special Breakfast with Buddies event! These incredible individuals joined their children in the Bright Beginnings program for a meaningful and fun morning together. The students were excited to show their dads their classrooms, share what [...]
Fall Middle School Showcase Our Fall Middle School Choice Academy Showcase highlighted the hard work and dedication of our students as they explored new career pathways this semester. Through our academies—Art, Theater, Healthcare, Chess, International Flavors, Photography, Dance, S.T.E.M., and Basketball—students were able to dive into hands-on learning experiences that not only fostered their creativity [...]
Connecting Future Leaders Our recent networking event, hosted by the Grace Place Board of Ambassadors, brought together an inspiring group of young professionals and Grace Place high school students for an evening of connection, conversation, and growth. About 15 young professionals from various careers paired up with 15 of our high school students for a [...]
Lighting Up the Season at Grace Place! What a fun way to start the holiday season! This year’s Tree Lighting event marked our fourth annual celebration, and it was a memorable evening filled with joy, connection, and holiday cheer. Over 150 students, their families, community members, and Grace Place volunteers joined us to kickoff the [...]
Publix Gives Back to Grace Place Last month, Grace Place welcomed 50 Publix associates to its campus for Publix Serves Day 2024—a day dedicated to supporting local communities and fighting hunger. Publix Serves unites its employees each year to make a difference, and this year, we were thrilled to be part of this impactful initiative. [...]
50,000 Minutes for Literacy Success This school year, Grace Place for Children and Families is rallying behind an ambitious literacy goal: 50,000 minutes of staff-wide support dedicated to improving students’ literacy skills. Through this unprecedented commitment, we aim to make measurable gains in literacy benchmarks for our students, from preschool to high school. At Grace [...]