Central Texas Table of Grace voted Top 3 Non Profit Organization in Round Rock for Children and Volunteer Experience
Nov, 2024
Central Texas Table of Grace was honored to be voted as a Top 3 nonprofit organization in Round Rock in two categories: Best Nonprofit Focused on Children and Best Experience for Volunteers!
Austin Architect Michael Hsu Awards $20K in Pro Bono Services to Central Texas Table of Grace
Jun, 2024
Central Texas Table of Grace was selected to receive the Michael Hsu grant for their architectural design services! This is a great step towards our long-term plans to build a community on our acquired land in Round Rock!
Stacy Johnson selected to present a TEDx Talk at Texas State University
Feb, 2024
Texas State University hosted a TEDx event with the theme of “Resolve,” and our very own CEO / Founder, Stacy Johnson, was selected to present!
Spectrum News Texas - Highlights Central Texas Table of Grace
Sep, 2023
Spectrum News Texas highlighted the work that Central Texas Table of Grace is doing for the community, including news of our planned community development, as well as our “Light the Way” fundraiser in November!
Central Texas Table of Grace shares how the Q2 Q-mmunity Gives Grant award helped move their mission forward
Sep, 2023
The CBS “We are Austin” show interviewed Stacy to discuss how the Q-mmunity Gives Grant has benefitted Central Texas Table of Grace. Stacy also announced the big news on our latest, second land purchase!
Selected as Austin Business Woman Top 5 Non-Profit in Austin
Jun, 2023
We were selected by Austin Business Woman as one of the Top 5 non-profit organizations in all of Austin! This prestigious honor was in part based on a voting campaign. We’re very grateful for our community that voted for us, and continues to work with us along our journey!
Central Texas Table of Grace receives the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award!
Jan, 2023
Thank you to everyone who helped vote for us in the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award! Thanks to all of your support we were selected for this amazing award, which comes with a $200,000 grant!
We Are Austin highlights Q-mmunity grant program winners from Q2 and Austin FC
Jan, 2023
CBS’ “We Are Austin” the three recipients of the 2022 Q-mmunity Gives grant program. Central Texas Table of Grace was honored to be selected as one of the three grant recipients, receiving a $50,000 grant towards our Grace365 program!
NonProfitPRO selects David Church as Board Member of the Year
Jan, 2023
NAPCO Media’s online magazine that focuses on the non-profit industry, “NonProfitPRO,” selected our very own Board Chair (David Church) as “Board Member of the Year.” This is in light of the work he has done since he joined CTTG in 2020, including grants, website refresh, updated by-laws and more.
Round Rock's Morning Impact Newsletter spotlights Grace365
Jan, 2023
The Round Rock’s Morning Impact Newsletter reviewed some of their major community spotlights that they covered in 2022. Our Grace365 program was included in that 2022 in review.
Austin FC and Q2 Holdings Gives CTTG $50,000 Grant
Dec, 2022
Austin FC and Q2 Holdings Inc. announced on Monday the three recipients of the 2022 Q-mmunity Gives grant program. Central Texas Table of Grace was honored to be selected as one of the three grant recipients, receiving a $50,000 grant towards our Grace365 program!
Texas Tribune highlights Grace365
Aug, 2022
A documentary on foster youth who age out of foster care focuses on one particular impressive young lady, and then highlights our Supervised Independent Living program – Grace365. Click to see the video. You’ll see glimpses of our Grace365 foster youth at our new Doris community center during one of our Second Saturday mentoring sessions.
Stacy Johnson included in Success Magazine's Inaugural Women of Influence
June, 2022
Our CEO / Founder (Stacy Johnson) has been selected a woman of influence by the panelists at Success Magazine. She is among 50 extraordinary women who pioneer change and shape lives.
My Sweet Charity highlights the Texas Women's Foundation and their Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration
June, 2022
My Sweet Charity highlighted the recent Texas Women’s Foundation and their Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration. Our very own CEO / Founder (Stacy Johnson) spoke at a panel during the leadership forums, and received the 2022 Young Leader Award!
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 2018
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
Special Feature from Fox 7
February, 2016
Early 2016, in the beginning, before we opened, Fox 7 did a special report on our shelter.