GRACE-MAR
Grace-Mar, Services provides education, counseling and professional networks to displaced workers, minorities and
low-to-moderate income families in the areas of financial literacy, job readiness/placement and self-empowerment.
Grace-Mar Services, Inc. provides education, counseling and professional networks to displaced workers, minorities and
low-to-moderate income families in the areas of financial literacy, job readiness/placement and self-empowerment.
Grace- Mar Services Inc. is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization
that was founded in February 2009 by Kenneth and Grace Smith. To date, Grace-Mar has served more than 10,000 families in North Carolina.
Grace Mar Services Inc, provides social capital for individuals and families as a path to upward mobility in order to achieve self-sufficiency.
Through our partnerships and strategic alliances Grace-Mar has/holds the following certifications and accreditations:
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Ticket to Work Provider
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HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency
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Getting Ahead Trainer
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Certified Global Career Coach
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Bridges out of Poverty
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Certified Life Coach
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Certified Housing Counselor
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Certified Resume Writer
2013
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“Community Partner of the Year," Convergys
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“Triangle Leadership Award,”Charlotte Works
2014
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“Triangle Leadership Award,”Charlotte Works
2015
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Provided free tax preparation with the IRS Vito program
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Outstanding Achievement in Professionals Services,
Virginia – Carolinas Minority Diversity Supplier Council
2016
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5-year award of recognized, Community Action Organization,
Charlotte Area Fund
2017
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CEO Kenneth Smith won the “Future 50 Smart CEO” award,
CEO Magazine
2018
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Distinguished Partnership Award – Brightwood College
2020
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YouthBuild Grant- Press release
AWARDS
Positive Program Graduates
67
New homeowners
56
Average wage increase for client’s year over year
9%
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37 achieved educational goals
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2000 job placements
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$45MM in annualized income back in the community