Mary has been participating in our GRACE enrichment program since the beginning. She remembers how it started eight years ago with just three participants, and smiles when she thinks of the many new friends who have since joined saying, “we become [a] family of God.”
Mary sees the value in herself, and knows that her true value comes from God.
“She has always known that He made her exactly as He intended and she’s very happy with that and self-confident in that truth,” says Marsha, Mary’s sister.
In her time at Independence Through GRACE, Mary’s self-confidence has grown alongside her independence. She takes pride in getting herself ready for the day, preparing her things, and taking the GET Bus by herself to get to the program. Cooking, creating art, and having opportunities to share what’s on her mind with the group make her feel independent and loved.
Mary treasures the GRACE program and the people in it, and is an encouragement to new participants as they become part of the ITG family and start their own journey toward independence. Our donors and volunteers are what help us continue to provide these opportunities for our participants and we’re grateful for each and every one.
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