Grace After Fire

What Grace After Fire does

Grace After Fire is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2002 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, that provides peer support, financial assistance, resource navigation, wellness programming, and crisis referral services to women veterans and their families during military-to-civilian transition. The organization's core service offerings include STARS (Support and Transition Assistance for Resilient Sisters), a 12-week financial resiliency program with one-on-one expert mentorship; Table Talk Color Me Camo, an evidence-based peer support program researched twice with weekly Coffee & Conversation and Thursday peer-to-peer circles; a Resource Navigation service connecting veterans to healthcare, housing, employment, education, and legal resources through a network of 100+ community partners; Wellness Programs spanning stress reduction, nutrition, mental health, and mindfulness; and 24/7 crisis connection via the Veterans Crisis Line. A research initiative, the Wavy Warrior Toolbox pilot, extends the platform into technology-supported wellness monitoring for women veterans with PTSD.

The organization operates through a hybrid service model combining two regional offices (Houston regional headquarters and a San Antonio office co-located at San Antonio College Victory Center), virtual peer sessions accessible nationally, and event-driven engagement including annual retreats and community gatherings across Texas. Its revenue model is nonprofit donations-based, drawing on four streams: individual contributions via the GiveLively platform, corporate sponsorships (Boeing, Baker Hughes, Starbucks, United Way of Greater Houston), government grants primarily from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance, and in-kind donations. Membership is free for women veterans with proof of military service (DD-214 or equivalent), and the organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Misty McNabb under President and CEO Tana Plescher, with operational staffing of 1-10 employees supplemented by AmeriCorps VISTA capacity and volunteers. In 2025 the organization reported serving 900+ women veterans, delivering $100k in direct support, providing 2,200+ hours of individualized engagement, and achieving approximately 79% participant-reported Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction (QLES) improvement in 2024.

Name

Grace After Fire

Legal name

Grace After Fire

Website

https://graceafterfire.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Grace After Fire is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2002, that delivers peer support, financial resiliency training (STARS), resource navigation, and wellness programming to women veterans and their families across Texas, supported by donations, corporate sponsorships, and state grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterans Support Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Volunteer & Companion Support Services (Hospice Volunteer Programs) (HSABAFAO)

Keywords

• Women veterans support
• Peer support circles
• Financial resiliency
• Veteran resource navigation
• Veteran wellness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals supporting women veterans. One-time and recurring donation options available through GiveLively platform.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners sponsor programs and events supporting women veterans. Partners include Boeing, Baker Hughes, Starbucks, and other corporations.
3. Government Grants: Grant funding from Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance supporting specific programs and services for Texas women veterans.
4. In-Kind Donations: Non-monetary contributions from partners including space, services, and resources that support organizational operations and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grace After Fire is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free peer support, financial literacy education, resource navigation, wellness programming, and crisis support to women veterans. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Houston, Texas with an additional office in San Antonio, the organization connects women veterans with 100+ vetted community partners and delivers structured programs including a 12-week financial resiliency curriculum and evidence-informed peer circles.

Product overview

Grace After Fire offers a comprehensive suite of service programs designed by women veterans for women veterans. The core offerings include: STARS (Financial Resiliency), a 12-week financial education program; Table Talk™ Color Me Camo, an evidence-based peer support program with regular virtual and in-person sessions; Resource Navigation providing personalized guidance to healthcare, housing, employment, and other resources; Wellness Programs covering holistic health and wellness; and Crisis Help connecting veterans to 24/7 support. Additionally, the organization conducts the Wavy Warrior Toolbox Pilot, a research initiative exploring technology-supported wellness monitoring for women veterans with PTSD. These programs work together to provide peer support, financial empowerment, resource connection, and holistic wellness to women veterans across Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STARS: Support and Transition Assistance for Resilient Sisters - A 12-week financial resiliency program helping women veterans achieve financial independence through education, mentorship, and community.
• Table Talk™ Color Me Camo
• Coffee & Conversation

Products and services

• STARS Financial Resiliency A structured 12-week financial literacy and resiliency program designed to help women veterans build economic stability and money-management skills after military service. Delivered at no cost to women veteran participants.
• Table Talk Color Me Camo (Peer to Peer) An evidence-informed peer support circle program that pairs women veterans together for facilitated discussions focused on shared post-service experiences. Designed and led by women veterans.
• Resource Navigation A referral and case navigation service that connects women veterans with 100+ vetted community partners for housing, employment, healthcare, and benefits support. Available to women veterans at no cost.
• Wellness Programs Wellness-focused programming supporting the mental, emotional, and physical health of women veterans. Offered to women veterans free of charge.
• Crisis Help Crisis support and emergency assistance for women veterans facing urgent situations, including connections to crisis hotlines and emergency resources.
• Wavy Warrior Toolbox (Pilot) A pilot digital resource toolbox aggregating tools and information for women veterans, provided by Grace After Fire.

Quantifiable outcome

• 900+ women veterans served in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Texas Financial Education EndowmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports financial literacy and education programs for Texas veterans, partnering on STARS financial resiliency program development.
• Combined ArmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans service organization network connecting veterans to resources and support services in Texas.
• Easterseals Greater HoustoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability services organization providing support services, potentially including workforce development and support for women veterans with disabilities.
• St. Philip's College (Alamo Colleges District)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner providing educational resources, training opportunities, and classroom space for San Antonio-based programs.
• NextOpsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran employment organization helping connect veterans to job opportunities and career resources.
• GoodwillsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner providing job training, employment services, and career resources for women veterans.
• Dress for SuccesssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional development organization providing career attire, coaching, and employment support, potentially for women veteran career transitions.
• Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial services organization providing housing, family services, and emergency assistance to veterans in the Houston area.
• AmeriCorps VISTAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational service program providing volunteer support through VISTA members who serve to build capacity for poverty-fighting organizations.
• Santa MariaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization providing support services for women veterans.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/graceafterfire
• Facebookfacebook.com/GraceAfterFire

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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