Seven ladies walked across the stage Thursday night as they graduated from the Grace and Mercy Transitional Home for Women as they officially entered their new lives.
The 2024 graduates, Haley Worley, Karen Copeland, Kylin Fazio, Phylecia Ford, Ansley Meyer, Katie Baggett, and Chancie Gray, are from cities in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Washington State.
Grace and Mercy Board Chairman Paula Halcomb says although the residents of the transitional home have different backgrounds, the mission is the same.
click to download audioHalcomb notes ladies who come to Grace and Mercy undergo a year-long program with several aspects.
click to download audioShe adds one significant accomplishment in 2023 was the opening of Grace House.
click to download audioExecutive Director Joanna Mack thanked the board of directors for their support.
click to download audioMack said it is amazing to see the blessings the ministry receives each day.
click to download audioOne of the original board members Carolyn Self says during the nine-year history of Grace and Mercy many women have come through the doors, with several of them successful graduates.
click to download audioThe graduation also serves as the annual fundraiser for Grace and Mercy. As of late Thursday night, more than $165,400 of the $200,000 goal had been raised. To donate to the Grace and Mercy ministry find details at graceandmercyky.org.
