A letter from our executive director

May 2019

"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ."

Colossians 3:23-34

This month it has all been about work and specifically workforce development. Teaching residents and families needed job skills and allowing them opportunities to grow and in turn developing them into employees that can hold down a living wage job. By giving them the needed skills to succeed we are truly teaching them to fish instead of giving them a fish. This past month because of your support we were able to increase our workforce development programs, start a wood pallet shop, obtain potential partnerships with local businesses that can hire our families and veterans in need as well as work for the Lord. At the end of the day that is all that matters.

By giving of your time and finances to Active Grace you are enabling God's work and changing people's lives forever.

I wanted to take this time from our needed work to say thank you for your support and your prayers. You truly are making a difference!

Ryan Chapman

Executive Director - Active Grace

Two lives forever changed because of your support...

Rome

Rome is deaf. He was just 14 years old when he ran away from home due to cruel treatment from his parents because of his hearing impediment. He moved from Detroit to Indianapolis recently to be closer to his child and found Active Grace.

The latest step in Rome's recovery was getting a job at the McDonald's in Camby. He works from 4:00 AM-4:00 PM, riding his bike or walking the two miles from Camp Camby to get to work. Soon, Rome will have his own car.

Your donations help individuals like Rome.

Roni

Roni's growth since moving to Camp Camby has been phenomenal as she's stayed clean, was baptized, excels in her job, and helps out in various capacities around the camp.

She appreciates the safe environment Camp Camby provides.

"My life is so much better because I don't have fear. I'm not looking over my shoulder thinking someone is out to get me.

I make sure I wake up with a positive attitude every day, thanking God for another chance to do it all over again."

2019 Funding

As of May 2019 because of your generosity and support of our community for every dollar donated we were able to offer over $48 of good to our community!

Great News

Because of your support we were able to bless:

38 families through our food pantry

12 families in transitional housing

2 families in job training

612 people fed through our community meals

Volunteer Hours

Thanks to your support we logged over 500 volunteer hours last month.

Volunteer today by emailing us at:

office@activegrace.org

Spread The Word

In May Active Grace placed two families in long term housing as well as had three decisions for Christ! Thank you for your support and prayers.

Welcome Still Waters

We are excited to welcome Still Waters to the Active Grace family. Active Grace handles physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and we will be able to increase our help on the spiritual front by partnering with Still Waters as our faith based initiative.

Welcome to the team!

Volunteer Of The Month

Meet Matt....

When I found the Ally program that Active Grace has for its residents I fell in love with it immediately. I contacted someone right away to ask how I can get involved and I'll tell you why...

Five years ago I was a methamphetamine addict who just got clean and left that whole lifestyle and all the people involved behind me. Which was everybody in my life at that time.

About Us

Active Grace walks along families and veterans in need. Your support blesses over 250 people a month through our programs.

Through homeless relief, development, job training and placement, food relief, rescue, and education we are offering families a hand up instead of a hand out.

Volunteer and give at: www.activegrace.org