Recognition & Awards

SENIOR SERVICE AWARD

This prestigious honor was awarded to Project G.R.A.C.E. volunteer, Jim Elkins, the first-ever recipient of the Scarborough Terrace Assisted Living Senior Service Award. Jim’s many volunteer roles include answering recipient phone calls, chairing the Granting Resources Committee, and serving on the Board of Directors. Jim is a principled and compassionate volunteer who makes a marked difference in lives of our neighbors and Project G.R.A.C.E. everyday. We are honored to have him working with us and congratulate Jim on receiving this much-deserved recognition!

GREAT PERSON OF SCARBOROUGH AWARD

Karen Packhem, our founder, was honored in January of 2003 with this distinction by a popular vote of the readers of the Scarborough Leader. Karen\'s long-standing commitment to helping others made her the hands-down winner.

COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Project G.R.A.C.E. was recognized for its services to families in need. This award usually goes to a larger agency such as the United Way or a major company that has been a financial contributor. We are proud to share this recognition with all of supporters, who have helped make it possible.

BISHOP AMADEE PROULX AWARD FOR VOLUNTEERISM

This prestigious honor was awarded on April 26, 2002, to Karen Packhem, director of Project G.R.A.C.E. Karen\'s \"sustained years of service and reach,\" along with her unwavering dedication to improving others\' lives, put her head and shoulders above the seventy other candidates. We are very proud to be led by such a great humanitarian.