Community Impact Newsletter - "Round Rock foster program Central Texas Table of Grace helps beyond childhood"
May, 2022
The Community Impact Newsletter did a spotlight on Central Texas Table of Grace and our CEO / Founder (Stacy Johnson). This includes a highlight of our organization's recent land purchase.
Round Rock's Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Round Rock Project Benefits Central Texas Table of Grace
March, 2022
The mission of Leadership Round Rock (LRR) is to develop leadership skills in individuals and to promote awareness of issues and opportunities that impact Round Rock. Each year, the LRR will choose a non-profit organization and will work towards a project for the organization. This year Central Texas Table of Grace was chosen as their non-profit project. The LRR 2021 raised $12,000 to support our Grace365 Supervised Independent Living program!
Texas Women's Foundation selects Stacy Johnson to receive their Young Leader Award
January, 2022
Our CEO / Founder (Stacy Johnson) selected to receive the Young Leader Award from the Texas Women's Foundation. This prestigious award will be presented at the 2022 Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration in April 2022, being held at the Omni Hotel in Downtown Dallas.
CBS / Telemundo Austin selects Central Texas Table of Grace as their January Community Partner
January, 2022
Last year CBS Austin and Telemundo Austin launched the Community Partner Program with a mission to highlight local non-profits that make a difference in our communities. Central Texas Table of Grace was selected as the January community partner, which includes advertising on their network. See below for the great interview between "We are Austin" and our CEO / Founder - Stacy Johnson!
KXAN Features 2 Texas Non-Profits that channel personal foster experiences into advocacy
June, 2021
Great article discusses our CEO (Stacy Johnson's) personal foster care experience, and how it has helped her be a strong advocate. Includes a video!
The Austin Child Guidance Center selects Stacy as a Phyllis Richard Icon for Youth Award finalist
May, 2021
The annual recognition honors nominees of the Phyllis Richard Icon for Youth Award who have used their dedication, leadership, innovation and ability to overcome obstacles to create a better environment for children in their community. The winner will be selected in late May.
Austonia highlights Stacy Johnson and Grace365's newest young adult
Apr, 2021
Article discusses our CEO/Founder (Stacy Johnson), and Grace365's newest participant - Shaunna. Shaunna used to reside only 2-years earlier in the Central Texas Table of Grace's emergency shelter!
NBC's KXAN selects Stacy Johnson as Remarkable Woman of the Year
Apr, 2021
As mentioned below, our CEO / Founder (Stacy Johnson) was selected as a finalist from hundreds of nominations for NBC's KXAN as a finalist for their annual Remarkable Woman of the Year. On LIVE TV on 04/06/2021, Stacy was selected as the WINNER of this amazing recognition!
NBC's KXAN recognizes Stacy Johnson as a Finalist for Remarkable Woman in Texas
Mar, 2021
NBC's KXAN holds an annual "Remarkable Women" contest every year, and in 2021 our very own Stacy Johnson (CEO / Founder) was selected amongst hundreds of nominations as a Finalist. Click the below to read the story and see the interview with Stacy, where she discusses her story, Central Texas Table of Grace's beginnings and the next step in our journey with Grace365!
Austin Local Interviews Stacy Johnson
Mar, 2021
Realty Austin’s Co-Owner, Yvette Boatwright sat down with Stacy Johnson (CEO / Founder) to discuss the mission to provide proper, life-changing foster care for children and young adults in Central Texas.
Realty Austin Supports Central Texas Table of Grace
Dec, 2020
Realty Austin helped our CEO / Founder (Stacy Johnson) sell and buy a home years ago, and then ended up doing a luggage drive for Central Texas Table of Grace! Since then, many of their agents have become volunteers and/or donors. In December their partnership went even further when Realty Austin surprised Stacy with a $5,000 gift for the foster home on Giving Tuesday!
Glimmer | Austin Growth Grant Recipient
Oct, 2020
Central Texas Table of Grace has been selected to receive a $50,000 Glimmer|Austin growth grant to expand their services and offer support and wraparound case management to young adults that are referred from the Department of Family and Protective Services. The program will connect foster youth to the many services that are in place for them as former foster children.
Spotlight - Continuing our Mission during a Pandemic
April, 2020
Patch highlighted several Round Rock, Texas non-profit organizations, including Central Texas Table of Grace. Special focus on our needs to continue our mission while adjusting our donor outreach in a pandemic.
Spotlight - Operating while Navigating the Pandemic
March, 2020
The Austin American-Statesman newspaper highlighted how Central Texas Table of Grace continued to provide a warm, healthy environment to our kids while navigating the complexities of the pandemic.
2019 Leadership Round Rock Class Raises Money for Central Texas Table of Grace
November, 2019
The Round Rock Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Round Rock - RRCOC raised and donated $16,000 to help with our welcome baskets. Central Texas Table of Grace provides personalized welcome baskets to youth who arrive at the emergency shelter, such as toiletries, snacks, an MP3 player, comfort items, and a copy of “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens.” For children and teens who arrive with very little to their name, these gifts let them know that they are loved! CEO and Founder Stacy Johnson is seen in the photo with the LRR team accepting the generous donation.
Sertoma Service to Mankind Award
August, 2019
CEO and Founder, Stacy Johnson received the Sertoma Service to Mankind Award, which recognizes outstanding community service.
Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) - June Bucy Award for Excellence
July, 2019
CEO and Founder, Stacy Johnson received the Stacy receives the "Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) - June Bucy Award for Excellence." The award recognizes program excellence, leadership and significant contributions to the field of youth services in the state or across the nation. This award honors June Bucy, former Executive Director of the National Network for Youth, and one of the guiding forces behind the youth services network.
Champion for Children Champion Award
September, 2018
Stacy Johnson, founder and CEO of Central Texas Table of Grace recognized with Champion for Children Award! See below for the video!
CEO on cover of Austin Woman Magazine
July, 2018
Our Founder and CEO Stacy Johnson made the cover story for the July issue of Austin Woman Magazine! Click below for the story.
Featured in Austin American Statesmen
April, 2018
Central Texas Table of Grace was featured in an article in the Austin American Statesman. Click the photo to read the story online, or download pdf below.
Chick-fil A True Inspiration Award
November, 2017
Winner of the 2018 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award - Southwest Region. See below for photos and video!
Surprising Stacy at the Chick-fil-A store that nominated Central Texas Table of Grace
Presentation of True Inspiration award
Special Feature from Fox 7
February, 2016
Early 2016, in the beginning, before we opened, Fox 7 did a special report on our shelter.