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 [...]
From Grace Place to Future Orthodontist Rebecca’s story is one of determination, hard work, and a deep commitment to giving back to her community. Born to Haitian parents who emigrated to the U.S. in search of a better life, she found her passion for dentistry in middle school after undergoing orthodontic treatment. This experience sparked [...]
New Cohorts for High School Growth At Grace Place, we are thrilled to announce some exciting changes in our high school after-school program designed to better support our students as they navigate their journey into adulthood. Our purpose is clear: we empower our students to transition into adulthood with confidence, equipping them with academic knowledge, [...]
School Age Programs Parent Night Last month, we were excited to welcome over 50 families to our first School-Age Programs Parent Night of the new academic year! This special event served as an orientation for new families with students enrolled in our elementary, middle, and high school after-school programs. It was a wonderful opportunity for [...]
Supporting Our Students’ Futures At Grace Place, we are committed to ensuring our students achieve success beyond graduation. This summer, our rising seniors participated in a transformative week-long College Bootcamp, designed to pave their way to higher education. The bootcamp was a comprehensive experience aimed at equipping students with essential tools and insights for their college [...]
Kicking Off a New School Year at Grace Place The first week of school at Grace Place for Children and Families was filled with energy and excitement as we kicked off our fall programs. As students in Golden Gate City headed back to their classrooms, our campus also came alive with the buzz of new [...]
Empowering Future Entrepreneurs This summer, our high school students embarked on an exciting entrepreneurial journey, working to create innovative products and businesses in a program inspired by the hit show "Shark Tank." With the invaluable support of Advance the Faith, our students formed groups and began brainstorming their unique business ideas. Throughout the summer, [...]
Grace Place Awards Four Full-ride Scholarships Thanks to our wonderful donors, Grace Place is thrilled to once again award full-ride Florida scholarships to four deserving students. Congratulations to Marisol, Sofia, Ilse, and Laury! These scholarships will pave the way for their bright futures as they embark on their college journey this fall. Marisol L. [...]
High School LEAD Program prepares students for life CAROLINA’S STORY For more than eight years, Carolina has participated in programs at Grace Place. “When I was little, I always wanted to be at Grace Place, to be with my friends and to learn from my teachers,” said Carolina. “I feel like I grew up there. [...]
From Grace Place to Charles de Gaulle Airport: The Journey of Wood Bien Ami Wood Bien Ami graduated from the Grace Place LEAD Program in the spring of 2022. Living in Golden Gate was just one stop in this incredible young man’s journey to adulthood. Wood was born in Haiti and immigrated to the [...]