GRACE is honored tobrannounce Stacey and Kevin Chase as the 2015 Chairs for the GRACE Gala,brchampioning 12 outstanding years of vital program funding.
As Senior Vice Presidentbrand Chief Information Officer for EFH, Luminant and TXU Energy, Kevin'sbrorganizational management and networking acumen has extended the GRACE messagebrto countless individuals and corporations, leading to a considerable increasebrin community engagement.
Since 2013, Kevin hasbrserved on GRACE's Board of Directors and has provided development expertise inbrvarious capacities, including Drive into the Night and the GalabrSponsorship Committee.
Stacey has beenbrinstrumental to GRACE through her leadership in the Gala Auction Committee.brStacey also volunteered twice a week for the past several years at the FoodbrPantry, where she collected grocery items throughout the week for at-riskbrfamilies.
The couple is heavily involved in severalbrother charities beyond GRACE, including United Way, the University of Texasbrscholarship endowment, and CASA, where Stacey is a Court Appointed SpecialbrAdvocate. In addition, Stacey's heart for human trafficking victims hasbrinvolved her with other ministries like We Are Cherished and Rescue Her. Staceybris currently studying for her Masters in Nutrition and caring for their latestbrblessing—their three-month old adopted son, Austin. Kevin and Stacey enjoy thebrmany blessing of living in Southlake with their four kids (Abby, Ethan, Emmabrand Austin) and three dogs (Fergie, Mika and Bevo).
The duo may be dynamic in the world ofbrbusiness and academia, but it is their dedication to family and giving tobrothers less fortunate that makes their investment in GRACE highly personal.br“Family is the core of who we are. We sought counsel with those we respected tobrfind a local, established non-profit with an excellent track record and abrChrist-centered heritage,” says Kevin. “By serving at GRACE, we are able tobrinstill God-honoring principles in our four children and be part of a missionbrthat truly equips families to thrive again.”
The Chases will continue to be responsiblebrfor garnering support from corporate and individual sponsors at the Gala, whichbrprovides ample exposure and encourages patronage to businesses with a kindredbrdesire to serve families in need. Not only have the Chases made corporatebrconnections, the two have a zeal for sharing the GRACE message with theirbrfriends, family, neighbors and colleagues.
“The prayerful decision to commit to GRACEbrhas taken us on unexpected paths, and it's been incredible to witness howbrinfectious the message of GRACE is. There are so many different ways to servebrat GRACE. When people discover there is a place to put their time, talents andbrresources to good use, it resounds with so many people who are compelled to bebra part of a great cause,” says Chase.
We are honored to have the Chases asbrambassadors of the GRACE mission. The Gala promises a phenomenal night filledbrwith purpose—but it is also the party of the year!
As GRACE's largest fund raising event of thebryear, the monies raised supports the GRACE mission to provide emergencybrassistance to families facing hardship in Greater Northeast Tarrant County. Sponsorships range from $1,500 to $15,000.brIndividual tickets are $300, and a table of ten is $2,750. Auction itembrsponsorships are also available.
If you are interested in learning aboutbrsponsorship opportunities for the GRACE Gala on Saturday, October 10, contactbrMark Woolverton at mwoolverton@GRACEGrapevine.org. Event details and ticketbrinformation can be found at GRACEGala.org.
GRACE Grapevine is a faith-based, social service agency that providesbremergency assistance to an average of 5,100 families and individuals each year.brFor nearly three decades, GRACE has partnered with the community provide food,brclothing, shelter, education and medical care to guide families and individualsbrtoward self-sufficiency. Learn about our programs and volunteer opportunitiesbrat GRACEGrapevine.org.