GraceToChange

A stronger community starts with people and businesses willing to give back. 🧡 We are deeply grateful to First United Bank for being a sponsor of the Grace To Change gala. Behind every sponsorship are real people whose lives can change—a young person finding a healthier path, a parent finding hope, a family beginning to heal. First United Bank’s generosity helps make that work possible, right here in our community.

Thank you, First United Bank, for investing in our neighbors and believing in their futures. Your support means so much to our team and the families we serve.

What a fun evening celebrating National Night Out 2026 with the amazing residents of Trinity Falls!

We believe strong communities are built through relationships, education, and support. Every conversation is an opportunity to break the stigma surrounding addiction and remind others that recovery is possible, and help is available right here in Collin County!

A huge THANK YOU to the Trinity Falls community for welcoming us and creating such a fun evening of connection! We love getting outside our office walls and into the neighborhoods we serve. Because changing lives starts with connecting communities! 🧡

Recovery takes support—and we’re grateful for a community willing to show up. Grace To Change is thankful for our new collaboration with Hope for the Cities and their willingness to help our clients. Having food can ease a family’s burden and give someone working toward recovery more room to focus on healing.

Founded in 2020 to address food insecurity during COVID-19, Hope for the Cities now serves the hungry, homeless, and hurting throughout Collin County. In 2025, they distributed more than 200,000 pounds of food—an incredible expression of care for our neighbors. Thank you, Hope for the Cities, for extending care to our clients. Your generosity reminds them that they matter, their community cares, and they don’t have to walk this journey alone.

No parenting group this evening, but they will be back on October 20th. Mark your calendar and we hope to see you then.

Our gala is officially SOLD OUT!

To everyone who purchased tickets, sponsored, donated items, shared our event, or encouraged others to attend—THANK YOU. You helped fill the room with people who believe in Grace To Change and the hope recovery brings to individuals and families.

Your generosity helps make treatment, support, and second chances possible. We are deeply grateful to have this community beside us. Can’t wait to see everyone on Thursday, October 15, for a beautiful evening of celebration, connection, and purpose! 🧡

❤️ When love becomes action, lives change.

Thank you, Love Life Foundation, for being a sponsor of the Grace To Change gala! This McKinney nonprofit spreads love and hope to at-risk children and families by partnering with local agencies to provide essentials like food, clothing, shelter, and other resources.

Your generosity helps us support individuals and families affected by addiction—and build brighter futures through recovery. Thank you for sharing your heart with our community. 🧡

🚨 A store shelf is not a safety guarantee.

At Grace To Change, we are seeing the impact of kratom use in our community—and more news stories are bringing attention to the risks.

Kratom products sold in v**e and smoke shops can look harmless. Packaging and words like “natural,” “energy,” or “wellness” can leave people unaware of the potential for dependence and withdrawal. Concentrated products labeled 7-OH raise additional serious concerns.

We are referring people to medically supervised detox because the withdrawal they are experiencing is so severe. These are people in our community—our neighbors, friends, and families.

Some kratom products can be purchased legally, but legal does not mean safe. Being sold openly does not mean a product is FDA-approved.

BREAKING: Two Mississippi v**e store clerks face federal drug charges after investigators linked their shops to purchases made by two Ole Miss students before their deaths.

A DEA affidavit says bank records tied Aidan Hamilton to Puffs V**e To***co & B**r and Robert Strang to Express Mart #7, with suspected kratom products recovered at both death scenes.

Yahya Mohamed Mosleh and Islam Yahya Mosleh are each charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, court documents show.

Full story here https://www.foxnews.com/us/ole-miss-v**e-store-clerks-jailed-facing-federal-drug-charges

Okay, who’s ready to bid? 👀🎉

Our silent auction already has more than 50 items, and donations are still coming in! We’re getting more excited by the day to bring everyone together for a night that supports Grace To Change’s mission.

To the businesses and individuals who have donated: thank you for showing up for our community in such a generous way. You’re helping make this gala something special, and we can’t wait for everyone to see what’s up for bid! Stay tuned for a more sneak peeks…

Grace To Change Executive Director Shannon White, LCDC, had the opportunity to speak at MISD Parent Night about kratom—what it is, how it’s being marketed and sold, and the risks parents need to be aware of.
Our teens are constantly being exposed to new products and trends, and education is one of the most powerful tools we can give parents. Staying informed helps families recognize concerns early and start important conversations at home.

MISD has 3 more parent education sessions coming up! These sessions are designed to help parents stay current on the latest trends affecting teens and give them practical information to help protect their children.

This week, Grace To Change attended three different cities chamber events to stay informed, strengthen community connections, and share our mission.

These conversations help us better understand the needs of our neighbors and connect more people with the support available to them. We’re grateful to be part of a community that shows up, listens, and works together to create change.