OUR PEOPLE

Graceworks stained glass
Graceworks stained glass

Bridging Generational Divides Through Technology

In our ever-changing digital world, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest technological trends. But it can be especially frustrating for older adults, who may be learning technology for the first time. While today’s teens grew up surrounded by smartphones, wireless internet, and social networking sites, the digital world is a relatively […]

Graceworks Housing Services: Messiah Community Service Coordinator Receives 2019 LifeCare Alliance Award

Lisa Ebert, Service Coordinator of Messiah Community, located in Urbana, Ohio, was recently awarded the Champaign County Dining Center Spirit Award from community partner LifeCare Alliance. Messiah Community hosts a congregate lunch site every Tuesday. This lunch offers the residents a choice of a hot or cold meal each week, with juice or milk and […]

LeAnnea Taylor Wins Customer Service Award

Each year Graceworks Housing Services selects an employee that illustrates outstanding customer service from across 18 communities in the tristate region. The award is given to the person that exemplifies our mission, our customer service philosophy, and our Faithful Caring tenants while acting as an inspiration to others. The award is announced and presented at […]

Graceworks Housing Services: St. James Community Resident Volunteers at Local School

Ed Murphy, resident of St. James Community in Scottsburg, Indiana, is a member of Elevation Church. Recently, the church was asked to volunteer at the local elementary school as they were hosting a Donuts with Dad program. Some of the teachers and staff at the school knew there were going to be children without a […]

Volunteers, Enhanced Living Residents Work Together

In early September, volunteers from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church helped residents of both Gideon and Glenover homes,  Graceworks Enhanced Living properties. This is the second year the church volunteers have shared their time with residents. Enhanced Living provides safe and caring homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in several locations between Dayton and […]

Successful Collaboration Between Sinclair Volunteers, St. Mark and Redeemer Community

Community and communication, what do they have in common? If you can’t communicate, how do you build a relationship with a community? This has been a long term concern for the residents of Redeemer and St. Mark community residents, just steps apart. The Housing Services properties are located in Dayton and share a parking lot. […]

Grace Lutheran Residents Appreciate Bread of Life Volunteers

Graceworks Housing Services provides safe and comfortable homes for seniors with limited incomes. Housing services partners with many nonprofit organizations in their respective geographic locations. Grace Lutheran is located in Greensburg, Indiana. One Greensburg-area nonprofit is The Greensburg Community Bread of Life, which formed in 2002. Their mission is “Faithfully working together to provide a […]

Resident Shares Good Feelings Forward

Nicole, a Graceworks Enhanced Living resident, recently realized a lifelong dream of seeing her beloved Cincinnati Bengals play live at Paul Brown Stadium. She chose the “Battle of Ohio” against the Cleveland Browns as her first live game. That match-up took place on November 5. A Bengals victory and the awe of the live game […]