When natural disasters strike — like Hurricane Melissa, which devastated communities across Jamaica — people naturally want to help. And help they do. We’re deeply grateful for the generous tangible donations we’ve received so far: clothing, canned foods, hygiene...
At Grace Period, our ongoing work through The H.O.P.E. Initiative (Heal, Overcome, Persevere, Evolve) at the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (D.Y.R.S.) in Washington, D.C., continues to reveal the incredible potential within our youth. Each week, as we...
Hilton, Hyatt & Catherine’s Restaurant Join Forces with Grace Period for Hurricane Melissa Relief Drive Grace Period is honored to announce that the Hilton Garden Inn U.S. Capitol – NOMA (Washington, DC) and Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria (Virginia) have...
Grace Period is proud to partner with Catherine’s Italian Caribbean Restaurant in Laurel, Maryland, for a powerful cause—our Hurricane Melissa Relief Drive for Jamaica, running from Saturday, November 8th through Wednesday, November 19th. Join us as we kick off the...
Grace Period is thrilled to share that our H.O.P.E. Initiative (Heal, Overcome, Persevere, Evolve) has officially begun at the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (D.Y.R.S.) in Washington, D.C. Our first week was nothing short of inspiring, and we are more...
Grace Period is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (D.Y.R.S.) in Washington, D.C., launching in early November. Through our transformational program, The H.O.P.E. Initiative (Heal, Overcome, Persevere, Evolve),...
In late October 2025, Hurricane Melissa made landfall on the island of Jamaica with unprecedented force, before moving on to batter parts of Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, leaving behind a path of destruction, uncertainty, and human suffering. For the...
Introducing: The Trauma Ends With Me From Wounds to Wisdom. From Pain to Power. In our society, so many people carry invisible weight. Childhood wounds, unprocessed trauma, and emotional pain often remain hidden, tucked away in the corners of our lives, because...
We’ve been hard at work with The H.O.P.E. Initiative (Heal. Overcome. Persevere. Evolve.), and we’re just getting started. Now, we need your help to take this mission further! Our programs are designed to empower underprivileged youth and adults in Washington, DC —...
World Mental Health Day: Prioritizing the Mind as Much as the Body Today, on World Mental Health Day, we at Grace Period want to take a moment to remind everyone that mental health is just as vital as physical health. Just as we nourish our bodies with proper food,...
Grace Period & The HOPE Initiative: A Mission of Hope and Change at DYRS When young people enter the juvenile justice system, too often their stories are defined by mistakes, environment, and trauma rather than hope, growth, or second chances. At Grace Period, we...
Why We Need to Talk About Men’s Mental Health Mental health doesn't discriminate, but society often does—especially when it comes to men. While millions of men worldwide struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress, far too many suffer in silence. In fact,...