Our Outreach ministry has recently expanded by opening a low-cost legal clinic at Front Porch Housing! The clinic just had their first day of consultations, and it was exciting to be able to serve individuals and families through legal advice and connecting them to community resources.
On November 11, over 100 of our church family gathered together to learn more about one of our ministry partners, Homes of Hope, and how we can serve them.Homes of Hope is working to provide foundational, safe environments for low to moderate-income…
One facet of caring for our community is through our Dignified Crisis Housing ministry. When an individual or family finds themselves without a home due to financial need, abuse, or any other crisis, we want to come alongside and lend strength and s…
Our Dignified Crisis Housing Ministry is a 2-year program designed to help individuals and families in crisis build a firm foundation with the goals of continued sobriety, gainful employment, financial independence, and spiritual maturity. We know t…
One of our ministry partners is Jasmine Road—a two-year residential program for adult women survivors of human trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. These women receive hope through housing, a meaningful work experience, and a loving community o…
Grace Church has had some amazing opportunities to partner financially with local organizations that care for and lift up the marginalized in our communities, particularly in the area of affordable housing. Not only do we provide financial support t…
Last week, Grace Church had the opportunity to come alongside a group of people in our community who were facing eviction. When the Economy Inn on Augusta Road was condemned, the Greenville Homeless Alliance asked for our help, and we were able to w…
Over the past few years, Grace Church Housing has experienced rapid growth, and we are excited to see how God will continue to work through this discipleship effort. In late 2021, Grace had the opportunity to purchase an apartment complex from Greenville Tech. When this purchase is complete, we will …
As a church, we want to show the love of Christ in tangible ways, particularly to the vulnerable, marginalized, and under-resourced in our communities. One opportunity God has given us is through the establishment of Front Porch Housing—a two-year supportive housing program designed to help individuals and families in crisis …
Front Porch Housing is not only providing a supportive community for residents, it is also creating many discipleship opportunities—both for our members and our community. Recently, we connected with the coach of the Eastside High School football team, who was looking for ways to get his team involved in community …
The summer has been spent cleaning, painting, renovating, and getting apartments ready for residents. We are beyond thankful for every individual who has donated or showed up and helped with this effort, and we wanted to give you an update on how things are going at Front Porch Housing.
Over the holiday break from school, our friends at Front Porch Housing hosted a Winter Camp for the kids who live there. Each day, about 15-20 kids got to hang out, play games, share meals, and participate in other fun activities. They even got to learn from the Greenville City …
We have all been thrilled to see Front Porch Housing take shape over the past six months at its primary location on Cleveland Street. But did you know that Front Porch Housing also exists in other houses and apartments across the Upstate?
Since officially launching in the summer of 2022, Front Porch Housing has helped many in the Upstate find a place to call home, with more than 400 residents at the Greenville Tech Campus location alone. As a three-year supportive housing program, Front Porch provides a foundation for residents who need …
Last week, we had several volunteers serve by running a camp for kids at Front Porch Housing during Greenville County's spring break. This was a great way to care for both the kids and working parents who wouldn't otherwise have childcare.
Front Porch Housing on Cleveland Street has been serving residents for one year! We were excited to come alongside Front Porch as they marked this important milestone.
This summer, many of our members served at Front Porch Housing by helping run their summer camp. These volunteers showed up to provide a time of fun, connection, and discipleship during the week for the kids at Front Porch, giving their parents freedom to go to work without having to …
One facet of Front Porch Housing that makes it a unique supportive community is the presence of missional residents. These residents are living at Front Porch for the express purpose of providing a stable presence, encouraging and getting to know residents, and being active participants in the community.
Grace Church has been supporting and partnering with Front Porch Housing since before its launch in 2022. We are excited to be able to look back on 2023 and thank God for all the ways we have seen the residents of FPH flourish. Here are a few numbers to give …
This past weekend, our Care & Recovery ministry held a Community Health and Resource Fair generously hosted by Front Porch Housing! The goal of this event was to provide support for our community—specifically connecting individuals and families to local organizations who offer valuable resources and education.
This month, Front Porch Housing marked their two-year anniversary with a car show! It was a great time for residents and members of the community to come out, see some cool cars, and learn about the importance of reliable transportation.
For the past three months, summer camp has been held onsite at Front Porch Housing for resident children. Camp began as a way to meet a tangible need for parents by creating an accessible, safe environment for their children during the summer so that they can continue to go to …
Early in 2023, Grace Church Outreach opened a low-cost Legal Clinic located at Front Porch Housing. The clinic was first opened to focus on individuals seeking legal help in our care ministries and supportive housing, but has now been opened to the whole community. Volunteer attorneys from across multiple campuses …