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Graceworks Ministries, Inc. - 2010 TN FLOOD

Organization:
Facility Type: Walk-in Resource
Status: Standby

Address:
104 Southeast Parkway, Suite 100
Franklin, TN 37064

Region:Middle
County/Parish:Williamson



Main/General Business Number: 615.794.9055
Website: http://www.graceworksministries.net/

Hours: 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Mission: What is Graceworks Ministries?
Graceworks is a Christian-based, nonprofit ministry funded by individuals, businesses, civic groups, Williamson County churches and the Graceworks Thrift Store. We help supply basics of life to help move families past a point of crisis.

Graceworks began in 1995 to help local churches screen requests for assistance and determine the validity of the need for food, monetary help, or clothing. Graceworks is no longer just a clearinghouse of information. Today, Graceworks is a ministry in its own right.

Many who benefit from this ministry are people who find themselves in unexpected circumstances such as the loss of employment, sudden death of a spouse, catastrophic illness, or a lingering disability.

In 2009, Graceworks served over 7,500 households. The average household served is 2.8 people (based on 2007-2008 average client family size). Therefore, our partners, volunteers and local churches made a tangible difference in the lives of over 21,000 people in Williamson County last year.

Each client had a loving and caring volunteer listen to their story, and they were able to experience God's grace in tangible ways.


Areas Served: Williamson County
Eligibility For Services:in crisis, REFERRAL after assessed by the American Red Cross - Impacted by the 5/10 TN Flooding


Clients Must Bring The Following Documents: photo ID, proof of legal residency, proof of address in Williamson County, proof of income, social security numbers for those in your household, the bills you need help with.

This organization provides Temporary or Permanent Service? Permanent

Notes:

Graceworks Ministries reaches out to those displaced by local flooding.
As an American Red Cross Disaster Partner, Graceworks Ministries is collecting and will be distributing donations to displaced Williamson County families assessed by the American Red Cross.

Franklin, TN - May 3, 2010 - Williamson County residents affected by recent flooding may rely on the partnership between the American Red Cross and Graceworks to provide items to meet basic needs. The American Red Cross will assess people affected. Once assessed, the Red Cross will refer people to Graceworks. Graceworks will provide clothing, food, personal hygiene items, baby items, household items and furniture to those affected by flooding.

Graceworks is located at 104 Southeast Parkway off Columbia Avenue in Franklin, TN 37064. Hours are 9 am - 4 pm, Monday - Saturday.

Thank you to everyone who has contacted us about volunteering or donating. An unbelievable outpouring of support for those in crisis in Williamson County.

Most urgent needs (this list is refined a little after donations so far):
1. Financial gifts (most beneficial - rent and utilities still need to be paid)/gift cards

2. Non-perishable food items and bottled water - especially soup, crackers, pasta, as well as cleaning products (laundry detergent, dish soap), toiletries

3. Gently used clothing - especially pants/jeans/shorts in all sizes, tops/shirts/blouses in all sizes, NEW socks and underclothes. PLEASE - NO WINTER CLOTHES.

If you are interested in volunteering to sort donations or to help with cleanup efforts, please email volunteer@graceworksministries.net, and specify in your email how you can help. We will contact you as we determine the needs.

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We help with basic needs for those in crisis: assisting with rent or utilities, purchasing medicines, providing nonperishable food, providing clothing or household goods. If your need for help is outside the listed needs, please contact us. We may be able to provide assistance or refer you to someone who can help.

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Prayer Requests
Graceworks Clients. We are seeing a lot of new clients. Please pray that we are able to meet their needs and that they experience God's Grace through our ministry.

Graceworks Financial Donations. Please pray for our donors to continue to give.

New Partners! We are expanding and diversifying our church and community partners. Please pray that we are able to add new partners to meet the growing needs of our community.

Graceworks Thrift Store is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Pray that the word gets out that we are open to the public to help us increase customers and donations for our thrift store. Revenue from the store helps fund our ministry.

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DISTRIBUTION COLLECTION LOCATION ALSO AT:

The Crag at Cool Springs - 615.661.9444
121 Seaboard Lane
Franklin, TN 37067

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 12-9pm
Saturday: 12-8pm
Sunday: 1-7pm

Info Source/Changes:
corrected facility name
(see full history)

Created At: Wed May 05 19:22:56 +0000 2010
Updated At: Sun May 08 14:58:30 +0000 2011
Updated By: LTel


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