Building Skills, Sparking Interests At Grace Place, academics are the foundation of everything we do. Our elementary after-school program focuses on strengthening literacy and math skills, helping students build the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed in school and beyond. We also know that children learn best when they have opportunities to explore [...]
Changing the Story, One Chapter at a Time Every student who walks through the doors of Grace Place begins a unique journey. Some arrive speaking little English. Others need support preparing for school or achieving their academic goals. What connects them all is opportunity, encouragement, and a pathway to success. The stories featured in [...]
Nourishing Families, Strengthening Community At Grace Place, we know that access to nutritious food is essential for children to learn, grow, and thrive. Twice each month, our Family Food Distribution program helps ensure that local families have access to the grocery items and household staples they need to put healthy meals on the table. [...]
Driven by Determination: Adriana’s Journey There’s a version of this story where an eleven-year-old girl, arriving in a new country with no English and no roadmap, simply gets by. But that’s not this story. Adriana came to the United States with her parents and three siblings 11 years ago, leaving Haiti in search of [...]
Keeping Students Engaged and Learning All Summer Long Summer can be a time when students lose critical academic progress, especially in reading and language development. At Grace Place, summer programs are designed to keep students engaged, learning, and moving forward. Across elementary, middle, and high school programs, students participate in a blend of academic [...]
Young Authors' Festival: When Students See Their Words Come to Life Last month, something powerful happened at Grace Place. Students in grades 3–5 became published authors. Through our Young Authors' Festival, in partnership with Room to Read, students wrote and illustrated their own original books, then shared them with an audience of families, peers, and [...]
Black History Month In celebration of Black History Month, our elementary students participated in a powerful and inspiring presentation that brought history to life in meaningful ways. Over the course of several weeks, students researched and learned about influential Black leaders who have shaped our nation and the world through their courage, innovation, and [...]
After-School In Action Our first After-School in Action event was a wonderful success, offering guests a meaningful, behind-the-scenes look at Grace Place in action. Community members had the opportunity to step directly into our classrooms, meet our dedicated teachers, and connect with the incredible students who bring our programs to life each day. The [...]
Family Literacy Day Family Literacy Day brought together students, families, and nearly 20 community partners for a vibrant morning centered on the joy and power of reading. From the moment families arrived on campus, the focus was clear — this was a celebration of language, learning, and the vital role parents play as their [...]
Meet the Teacher & Parent Night We were thrilled to welcome more than 100 parents of our after-school students to our recent Meet the Teacher & Parent Night for an evening of connection, community, and learning. Families enjoyed dinner, met their children’s teachers, and learned about what’s ahead this school year. A highlight of the [...]