Bob & Mary Lou

2026 Stride to Thrive Success! Thanks to Grace Community Church and all our generous sponsors, donors, and volunteers, our 2026 Stride to Thrive was a great success! Despite threatening skies, the clouds parted, the crowd showed up, and together we raised over $22,000 at our inaugural 5K 💙👟 It was a true celebration of community, with something for everyone—music by DJ Mike, a vibrant vendor village, bounce houses, face painting, delicious food trucks, a silent auction, and our...

✨ PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: ART CLASS IN ACTION🎨 Last week our STARS were introduced to painting—exploring canvases, acrylic paints, brushes, and experimenting with color. What started as curiosity quickly became confidence as creativity unfolded across each canvas. Moments like this matter. When you support Suncoast STARS, you make experiences like this possible. Your generosity allows us to expand our Work & Enrichment Program—introducing new skills, meaningful activities, and opportunities...

Amidst all the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, we often lose sight of the real reason for the season - the birth of the greatest disruptor of the status quo—Jesus. Born in a manger, Jesus’ birth into poverty demonstrated God’s love for the lowly and His desire to be accessible to all people. It revealed that God loves radically and works in unexpected ways. And His kingdom is unlike any other. In His kingdom captives are set free, the weak are made strong, and the least among us...