Building the “Freedom Church of the Poor” in Grays Harbor County.
Food Bank and Extended services in North Kitsap County
Grace Liaison: Bridget Berry
Located at Faith Episcopal Church in Poulsbo, unsheltered guests are offered a warm welcome and may have access to a shower, a load of laundry, a hot meal, fresh clean clothing, and access to a “food to go” pantry. There is an ongoing need for small propane tanks for camping cook stoves.
Grace’s community garden is operated by volunteers from Grace, which provides fresh produce and flowers to Helpline and the community.
Serving the needs of our local Bainbridge Community
KIAC’s mission statement is: “Recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of all people, KIAC works for the well-being and empowerment of immigrants through education, advocacy, and social justice.”
Grace Liaison: Marguerite Thomas
A meeting place at Grace for mothers to connect and replenish. Each year from September to June, on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month.
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and Quảng Trị Province, Vietnam the organization is is dedicated to addressing the legacy of the U.S-Vietnam War through mine action, community assistance, and citizen diplomacy. In partnership with Vietnamese leadership and local communities, Peace Trees safely clears land of explosive remnants of war and supports community-led education and economic development initiatives so that future generations can thrive.
Grace Liaison: Jerilyn Brusseau, co-founder and member of Grace
Two teams of church members have settled two Afghan refugee families, helping them secure housing, transportation, access to services, and enroll their children in school. Now partnering with World Relief Western Washington to support people released from the ICE detention center in Tacoma.
Grace Liaison: Kathy Deasy
Super Suppers, a Co-Ministry with St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, provides a special way to connect with our community, both inside and outside of Grace. On the last Friday of every month, volunteers prepare and serve dinner at Eagle Harbor Church in Winslow. Meals are free of charge, and everyone is welcome to be our guest. We begin preparing our meal around 3 pm every Friday and serve at 5 pm. Anyone interested in serving should email Barbara Boles.
Would you like to be a part of this ministry of serving?
Fun Fact: Sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Interfaith Council, Super Suppers is one of Grace Church's longest standing Outreach programs – it's been going for more than 20 years!
A team of youth and adults from Grace provides a free meal once a month in Suquamish. Grace Liaison: Melissa Meyers