Grace Network of Martinsville and Henry County
Short Term Support for Long Term Solutions

Grace Network Board of Directors Elects New Officers

Grace Network Board of Directors recently elected new officers.

Becky McKinney has been elected to serve as President. McKinney became involved with Grace Network in the early planning stages of the organization helping to create volunteer guidelines and training. She joined the Board of Directors in 2010.

In addition to her Grace Network association she has been employed as a Social Worker with Henry County DSS and Director of Programs and Program Coordinator for Volunteer Emergency Families for Children. McKinney is active in Virginia Baptist life serving on the VA Baptist Mission Board as well as serving as Vice President and President of Woman’s Missionary Union of VA. She also serves on the Executive Committee of the Henry County Baptist Association. She is a member of Fort Trial Baptist Church.

The Board of Directors also elected Milt Davis, Vice President, Amanda Witt, Secretary, and Marsha Frith, Treasurer. Dick Ephgrave, Marsha Frith, and Betty Heaton were elected to a second, three year term. Jim Reaghard was newly elected to a three year term.

Grace Network is a non-profit, first stop center of resources providing essential life needs to residents of Martinsville and Henry County who find themselves in crisis situations. The faith based volunteer organization receives funding from area church congregations, individuals, foundations, and corporations.

Grace Network is located at 433 Commonwealth Blvd. and can be reached at 638-8500.




Position Available:

 Executive Director: (click here for Job Description)

REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelor’s degree or degree in process preferred; a combination of education and experience equal to a bachelor’s degree will be considered.  Experience in supervision and administration, especially in planning and overseeing programs, desired.  Non-profit experience a plus. Membership in a partnering congregation preferred.  Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and computer skills required.

 TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resumé with contact information for three or more references to Search Committee, Grace Network, PO Box 3902, Martinsville VA 24115.

 DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked by February 29, 2012. 


Grace Network in the News!


Five Year Celebration Event

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=28334&back=archives

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=28268&back=archives

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=28269&back=archives

Community Christmas Dinner 2010 -http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=26695&back=archives

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=26675&back=archives

 Pumpkin Patch 2010 -

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=25632&back=archives

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=25620&back=archives

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=25577

Follow this link to see coverage of the patch on Channel 13.

http://www.wset.com/news/stories/1009/669038_video.html?ref=newsstory

Articles in Martinsville Bulletin:

Mr. Draper Donates Home - http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=24404&back=archives

Cooks of the Week -http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=25566&back=archives

 http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=20897&back=archives

Plenty of Pumpkins - http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=20827&back=archives

Community Christmas Dinner 2009 - http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=21762

CHILL Partnership 2009 - http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=20695&back=archives

Financial Coaching - http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=20696&back=archives

Visit Facebook and search for "Grace Pumpkin Patch" photo album to see pictures of the day we unloaded.

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=20696&back=archives


Interested in volunteering with Grace Network?  Click here to find out how!

Is your congregation part of the "One Congregation, One Food" program?  Then please  click here for "food of the month" schedule.

April, May & June 2012

GRACE would like to send a big "thank you" out to all of the organizations, groups, churches & individuals who sponsored food drives and/or collections during their events in the past quarter. Because of your generous support, we are well stocked on most items in the self-serve food pantry.



VITA to help with Tax Returns

VITA volunteers help people with incomes below $50,000 prepare and efile their taxes. They do both federal and state returns, as well as multistate returns.  

Grace Network will accept clients by appointment only. Please contact Grace Network to set up an appointment.

VITA will also have a location at Liberty Fair Mall. Walk-ins will be accepted Tuesday-Saturday. A VITA representative will also be located at Stanleytown United Methodist Church.

To make an appointment at any of the available locations, please call

(276) 403-5976.


For your convenience, we can now accept credit card donations.  Click on the "Donate Now" button to proceed to our secure website managed by "Click and Pledge."


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