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, [...]
Educational Elementary Summer Camp This summer, elementary students participated in Grace Place's educational summer camp, where they tackled the "summer slide" head-on. Research indicates that between 70% and 78% of students experience a decline in math skills and also lose up to two months of reading proficiency over the summer, underscoring the critical need [...]
Exploring Athletics and Conservation Eight of Grace Place's middle school students recently embarked on an exciting educational journey to the 2024 Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation - NCEF Summer Experience. Hosted at IMG Academy in Bradenton, the three-day camp immersed them in a variety of enriching activities that combined sports education with environmental awareness. Upon [...]
Four Year Olds Visit Kindergarten As the academic year draws to a close, Grace Place organized a special outing for our four-year-olds, providing them with an exciting glimpse into their future kindergarten experience. Accompanied by teachers and staff, the children embarked on a journey to Golden Terrace Elementary School. This field trip aimed to familiarize [...]
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. [...]
Swinging Success: Grace Place Golf Tournament Raises Over $490,000 Grace Place for Children and Families is thrilled to announce the success of its annual golf tournament, A Swing of Grace, held at Bonita Bay Golf Club on May 7, 2024. With the generous support of sponsors, participants, and donors, the event surpassed all expectations, raising [...]
Grace Place hosts inaugural Young Authors’ Festival Grace Place’s first-ever Young Authors’ Festival proved to be a setting where imagination had no bounds. Students in grades 3-5 authored and illustrated their own unique stories in preparation for the celebration where community partners, professional authors, volunteers, and friends joined together in their love for books. Kicking [...]
Cookies and Conversation A Recipe for English Language Learning Success Learning a new language can be a challenging journey, filled with the ups and downs of mastering pronunciation and grammar. Recently, 34 Bright Beginnings student parents participated in “Cookies and Conversation” with English-speaking staff members, donors, and volunteers - offering them a valuable opportunity to [...]
Leading the Path to Citizenship from the Front Clay Jones Clay Jones - veteran fighter pilot, retired CEO and Fortune 500 Corporate board member has taught citizenship preparation classes at Grace Place for the past six years. His story inspires us and his students. In 1967, facing uncertainty as a high school senior, Clay heeded [...]
Golden Gate Middle School Principal Advocates for After-School Programs Amid Challenges Dr. Jennifer Knutkowski In addition to overcoming post-pandemic achievement gaps and disruptions following Hurricane Ian, Dr. Jennifer Knutkowski, principal of Golden Gate Middle School, faces another significant challenge. A significant number of Golden Gate Middle School students are English Language Learner (ELL) students and arrive [...]