Anchored by Grace strives to empower local families while providing basic necessities to sustain them and creating independence.
We are aiming to meet the needs of all families in the Twin Valley School District through various programs and acts of services. These programs are 100% free to any family in the district, and include (both now and in the coming months), but not limited to:
Back to School Program - providing clothing, shoes, accessories, and backpacks full of supplies and toiletries to every student that needs it
Homecoming + Prom Dress Giveaway - providing dresses and accessories for the respective events
Winter Coat Program - providing winter items such as coats, hats, gloves, scarves, blankets and shoes
Christmas Gift Giving Program - one-day event for qualifying families to pick up their sponsored gifts, wrap them, shop stocking stuffers, and receive a box of Christmas dinner fixings
Sporting Goods Program - providing new and gently used sports equipment to the athletes in the district
*Money Management Workshops - open to both students and their parents, free workshop to anyone in the district to learn basics of money management, how to create a budget, meanings of terms, fill out W-2’s, guides on how to fill out government assistance program applications for those who qualify, etc.
*Career Assistance Program - resume building, interview skills and outfitting, and pairing with local businesses for interviews
*Supplemental Program - assistance for qualifying families for field trips, needed school “extras”
**Tutoring / mentoring program
*Programs are in the planning and organizational phase and look to start early 2020
**Program is in the very early stages, with the potential to launch for the 2020-2021 school year
The mobile clothing unit travels to serves locations in Berks, Lancaster, Chester, and Montgomery at various times each month, and is available for anyone to shop through clothing, shoes, accessories, blankets, and toiletries for free.
For more information on how to get involved or how to donate, please email contact@anchoredbygrace.net .
