Giving Grace

What Giving Grace does

Giving Grace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 81-2233677) headquartered in Denton, Texas, founded in 2016 by Michelle Connor as Grace Like Rain. The organization serves families experiencing homelessness and housing instability across Denton County and North Texas through a coordinated suite of programs: Transformational Housing, the Rise With Grace case management program, the Life Skills educational curriculum, Street Outreach via a mobile van, and Emergency Shelter (often via hotel placements). All services are delivered free of charge to qualifying families, and programs are accessed through a direct intake process.

The core operating methodology is the RISE Program, a structured four-step framework (Build relationship, Identify need, Stabilize situation, Educate and equip) that pairs faith-driven case management with practical life skills content. The Life Skills Program operates at three Denton County locations (Denton, Lewisville, and Sanger) and is built on a curriculum addressing family, work, and worship engagement. Programs are delivered through in-person case management, mobile outreach, and volunteer coach relationships that extend support beyond housing placement.

Giving Grace is funded entirely through donations and community partnerships; there are no service fees. Revenue streams include one-time and recurring individual donations (including a 'Grace Givers' monthly program), business partnerships, church partnerships, and stock/securities donations. The organization holds ECFA accreditation, GuideStar/Candid transparency certification, and Excellence in Giving certification. With 29 employees, a September 2024 leadership transition to CEO Dawn Shapley (with founder Michelle Connor moving to COO), and a planned 16-acre Love First Campus in Denton targeting up to 75 families, the organization is positioned for a capacity step-change in its single-county service area.

Name

Giving Grace

Legal name

Giving Grace

Website

https://givinggrace.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Giving Grace is a Denton, Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers faith-driven case management, housing, life skills, and street outreach services to families experiencing homelessness across Denton County and North Texas, funded entirely through donations and community partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homelessness and Family Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Homeless family services
• Emergency shelter
• Transitional housing
• Case management
• Life skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Denton

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: One-time and recurring financial gifts from individual donors supporting shelter, transportation, childcare, move-ins, case management, mental health care, addiction recovery services, and life skills programs.
2. Monthly Giving Program: Recurring monthly donations from 'Grace Givers' providing consistent funding for ongoing operations.
3. Business Partners: Corporate partnerships providing financial and volunteer support from local businesses.
4. Church Partners: Support from faith-based organizations within the community.
5. Stock and Securities Donations: Acceptance of stock and securities donations as an alternative giving method.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Giving Grace provides a coordinated suite of human-services programs — emergency shelter, transformational housing, Rise With Grace case management, life skills education, and street outreach — that move families experiencing homelessness in Denton County from crisis to stable, healthy living. All services are delivered free of charge to families and funded through donations, monthly partners, and church and business partnerships.

Product overview

Giving Grace operates as a social services organization offering a coordinated suite of programs designed to move families from homelessness to healthy living. The core portfolio includes Transformational Housing (providing stable housing with wraparound case management), the Rise With Grace case management program, a Life Skills educational program with faith-driven content, and Street Outreach services. An emerging initiative is the Love First Campus, a planned 16-acre community development to serve up to 75 families. The organization does not operate a technology platform but delivers human services through direct client interaction, community partnerships, and individualized support plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rise With Grace: Case management and life skills program designed to build relationships, identify needs, stabilize situations, and equip families as they move toward self-sufficiency.
• Love First
• Home for the Holidays

Products and services

• Transformational Housing A housing program providing safe, stable housing for families experiencing homelessness, paired with individualized case management, goal planning, financial literacy, employment support, and life skills training. Delivered free of charge in Denton County to qualifying families.
• Rise With Grace Case management program that builds relationships, identifies needs, stabilizes situations, and educates and equips families as they progress toward self-sufficiency. Provided free of charge to families in Denton County.
• Life Skills Program Faith-driven educational courses preparing students to engage and contribute in family, work, and worship through healthy community and practical skills. Available at three Denton County locations: Denton, Lewisville, and Sanger.
• Street Outreach Mobile outreach team providing essential services to individuals and families facing homelessness, including personal documentation assistance, job help, health services, and supportive housing options.
• Emergency Shelter Temporary emergency shelter services providing immediate safety and housing access for families in crisis, often delivered via hotel placements.
• Love First Campus Planned 16-acre community campus in Denton designed to provide integrated housing and services for up to 75 families experiencing homelessness.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Valley Creek ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValley Creek Church, where new CEO Dawn Shapley served for over two decades directing regional relief efforts, maintains close ties with Giving Grace. Pastor John Stickl publicly endorsed Dawn's leadership appointment and the church has been instrumental in mobilizing volunteers and resources for North Texas homelessness initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Family Promise: National nonprofit focused specifically on family homelessness through shelter, prevention, and stabilization programs. Highly comparable to Giving Grace's Transformational Housing and case management model serving families experiencing homelessness.
• OurCalling: Dallas-based nonprofit serving individuals experiencing homelessness through outreach, day services, and housing pathways. Comparable Street Outreach-style engagement and client population.
• CitySquare: Dallas nonprofit addressing poverty through housing, case management, and supportive services for families and individuals. Comparable wraparound service model targeting homelessness and housing instability.
• Austin Street Center: Dallas shelter and services provider for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including case management and life skills. Comparable emergency shelter and stabilization model.
• Catholic Charities Fort Worth: Regional faith-based social services provider delivering housing assistance, case management, and emergency support across North Texas. Directly comparable service mix and target population.

Others

• Habitat for Humanity of Denton County: Local Habitat affiliate delivering affordable housing and homeownership pathways in Denton County. Adjacent peer in housing stability for low-income families in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army of North Texas: Established multi-service nonprofit operating shelter, housing, and case management across North Texas. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same Denton/Dallas-Fort Worth homeless services ecosystem.

Regional players

• Presbyterian Night Shelter: Fort Worth-based shelter providing emergency and transitional housing with case management and life skills programs. Comparable shelter-plus-case-management operating model.
• The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center: Dallas-based campus-style homeless services provider offering shelter, recovery, and workforce programs on a single large site. Closest functional analog to the planned Love First campus concept.
• Genesis Women's Shelter & Support: Dallas-based shelter serving women and children fleeing domestic violence with confidential housing and counseling. Comparable confidential emergency shelter and DV survivor support services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/givinggrace

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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