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Help Some 'Bunny' This Easter

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EST

Project G.R.A.C.E. celebrates spring by distributing Easter baskets to many families and local group homes and agencies. Project G.R.A.C.E. gives Easter dinner baskets and children's Easter baskets to Scarborough families who are experiencing financial difficulty.

We are looking for lots of handy helpers to volunteer, to donate Easter dinner baskets, children's Easter baskets and to help organize and assemble baskets. We will be collecting individually wrapped Easter candy and/or snacks along with everyday needs like socks and lip balm.

If you would like to help, please download and fill out an Easter Volunteer Application and return it by March 8th.

Another way to help would be to participate in our Easter basket assembly line on Tuesday, April 3rd, at 6:00pm. Join the "Bunny Brigade" at St. Max's Church on Black Point Road. We will go into full scale spring fever mode and assemble hundreds of small baskets which will be delivered to many local agencies, nursing homes and shelters. School-age students and adults are welcome. Itâs a very rewarding evening!

» Easter Volunteer Application

» Spring 2012 Newsletter

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Your Hometown On Fox23

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:00:00 EST

Project G.R.A.C.E. is improving the lives of our neighbors by identifying both those in need and those willing to share their gifts, and coordinating the interchange in a compassionate, confidential manner.

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Trivia Bee!

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:00:00 EST

Be a part of the funniest fundraiser in Scarborough: the Trivia Bee!

This is no ordinary Trivia Bee - teams of three are competing for several titles: Smartest Team, Best Costume/Theme, and Most Enthusiastic Supporters. All funds raised support Project G.R.A.C.E., a Scarborough-based non-profit that helps families and individuals through rough times. We are neighbors helping neighbors.

This is Project G.R.A.C.E.'s fifth annual Trivia Bee, and it's better than ever! This year we are inviting everyone to participate in the fundraising portion. Show your support for your favorite team by sponsoring them! Visit their homepage and make your donation, know that you are supporting not only your friends and family, but also a great cause!

Go to www.triviabee.kintera.org to donate, sponsor or create your team!

Forward this address to your Project G.R.A.C.E. supporters.

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Vote For Project G.R.A.C.E.

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:00:00 EST

Hey Friends!

Check out Town and Country Federal Credit Union's page, Project G.R.A.C.E. is up for the Better Neighbors Fund grant. This year Town and County Federal Credt Union is giving away $25,000 to local charities.

Vote today! Voting ends October 31

To vote: Visit Town and Country's Facebook page or their website at www.tcfcu.com

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The "Start" Of Another Year

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:00:00 EST

There's the calendar year, the fiscal year, the school year and the Project G.R.A.C.E. year. I guess we most closely follow the school year. We are refreshed, revived and are ready to dive into our busiest and most rewarding season.

As those school busses start rolling, so does Project G.R.A.C.E. Of course we are still meeting the needs of recipients during the summer, but the fall is our busiest season.

This year, with the help of many local businesses, donors and volunteers 56 Scarborough students were able to start the year with new backpacks, lunch boxes, school supplies and basic clothing/footwear items. Students whose families are experiencing financial difficulties were able to begin the school year on the right foot.

Coming right up in November is our Fifth Annual Trivia Bee. That's right; our beloved Bee is turning 5! Join us for the celebration on Thursday, November 10th, at The Landing at Pine Point. Spectators, volunteers and trivia challenge teams welcome!

The holiday season is probably what Project G.R.A.C.E. is best known for. For over 10 years we have been working with donors and recipients, making the season a little brighter for those in need.

The cold winter months bring with it the worry of keeping homes warm. Last year Project G.R.A.C.E. spent almost $35,000 so that Scarborough residents will be safe and warm. Unfortunately, with rising fuel costs we expect that number to climb this heating season. Project G.R.A.C.E. and the Town of Scarborough are working together on fundraising for this effort.

If you'd like to get to know us, or know more about us, we'd love to hear from you. Project G.R.A.C.E. is always looking for helping hands for our efforts. Without our volunteers, none of this work would be possible.

We wish you the best for a happy and healthy fall!

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It's True, We're On Facebook!

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 07:00:00 EST

Project G.R.A.C.E., first a great website, then a blog and now a Facebook page. There's just no stopping us...

We launched our Facebook page a few days ago, and we already have fans, hip-hip-hurray!

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We're On Twitter Now, Too!

Sat, 01 May 2010 07:00:00 EST

We are finally on Twitter and posting an occasional "tweet".

We're still getting used to the workings so don't be too hard on us but if you have any advice, please send it via email (email form on our website).

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