Gracious Promise Foundation

He walked through our doors, hand and wrist broken with a gash on his head from the attack…

…While walking down the street in broad daylight, two men assaulted him with a hammer and stabbed him in the back. He looked like a mess but said he was alright and asked us if he could get another shirt to replace the one that was covered in blood. Somewhat shaken, our homeless client also asked for advice because he was confused as to who would provide medical help without insurance.

We provided for these simple needs, securing transportation to medical care as we prayed and hoped that there would be no complications. A week later we saw him again and he thanked us for “saving [his] life.” When he reached the emergency room he was rushed into emergency surgery where they removed a six and a half inch knife blade from his back. The doctors said it was a miracle that he had survived. In the midst of this crisis he had the chance to see his daughter for the first time in six years. As a result, he said that he could no longer deny God a place in his life. Over the past two months he has begun group counseling with his family, found permanent housing and secured a job.

Children and families we see every day are shocked by the sudden experience of having a parent incarcerated. Whether the household provider is an IT professional or a nurse, a single act can have devastating effects on a family. The pain and confusion that they experience, if not addressed, is often fatal to the future of the family. If this pain is treated and the confusion replaced with knowledge, there is a path to restoration. Thank you for giving them a place to come and seek it.

You’re Invited to the Gracious Promise Gala 2011

More information on the Gala and Sponsorships is available at: graciouspromisegala2011.com

Thank You for Your Support

We are so thankful for each and every one of you who are interested and involved with Gracious Promise. From our in-prison ministries to our Dream LOUD children’s program, we couldn’t do it without your volunteerism, financial support and prayer. Because of the expenses of summer time with increased client services, we are asking that you consider giving to our organization. If you feel that our work is valuable, please consider a one-time gift or a monthly pledge. We want to move forward, and, with your help, we will. If you would like to give, please feel free to mail your donation/pledge to us at 1021 Pacific Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66102 or you can use the Paypal button. Options for either one-time donations or monthly subscriptions/pledges are available.

To see the print version of our brochure, click here: July2011News

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As states and counties cut funds for government programs that assist released criminals, Taff recently used high-profile connections to raise about $100,000 for a faith-based group that does the work. As he put it, “Notoriety and connections is not all bad.”

Adam has really helped us raise our visibility and gain new supporters. We’re excited to be featured in the Star as an organization that is working to help the families of ex-offenders as well as those returning to community from incarceration.

Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2011/02/15/2658815/adam-taff-getting-up-after-falling.html#ixzz1E8rD7EKS

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As you certainly know, these are difficult financial times for many faith-based organizations, and we are saddened to hear of several valued ministries that have closed their doors.   As a result, we are experiencing an even greater client load.   To address these needs, we continue to expand on the way we deliver services while striving to keep expenses at a minimum.   We have recently set up donated workstations where our volunteers may meet one-on-one with clients as they process intake information, and where we hope our clients may work on job searches, resumes, and assessments in conjunction with a new employment program we call  Project H.O.P.E.

For additional information on Project H.O.P.E. please click on the PROGRAMS heading (above) then click on Employment Department.

As noted above, it is our hope that our clients will have access to a computer at each workstation, thus our Wish List currently includes four desktop computers. While we would like to run Windows XP or newer,  the Windows 2000 operating system is also usable.  We will gratefully welcome any workable equipment donation that may help us reach this goal.

Your financial donations are also very much appreciated during this time. Without you we could not operate and continue to touch lives in meaningful ways.  And most important, we appreciate your prayers for our clients, our staff and for our friends in this ministry who now find themselves without a job during these difficult times.

Thank you again,

The Gracious Promise Foundation Staff

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