The Better Business Bureau, serving Dayton and the Miami Valley, has announced the 2023 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics winners. These awards honor organizations whose leaders demonstrate a high level of personal character; ensure the organizations’ practices meet the highest standards of ethics; and consequently generate trust with customers and the community. Formerly known as the Integrity Awards, the Torch Award embodies BBB’s mission of advancing business trust. John North, BBB president & CEO, shared, “The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics recognize organizations for their ethics and integrity unlike any other award in our community. They focus on the character,...

Governor Mike DeWine has appointed Judy Budi, Graceworks President and CEO, as a board trustee for Bowling Green State University–her undergraduate alma mater. Judy Budi, class of ’85, joined the BGSU Board of Trustees on Sept. 1, and will serve on the BGSU Board of Trustees through 2027. Judy’s appointment fills a vacancy on the BGSU Board of Trustees. Judy’s predecessor, Ava Harter, now serves as a non-voting, national trustee. BGSU trustees are charged with: Establishing and monitoring the execution of policy that guides the administration in the day-to-day operations of the University Selects a president, and on his or...

We are happy to announce Bob Reichard’s promotion to Vice President of Finance. As Controller for Graceworks for the past decade, he has spent 35 (non-sequential) years with us, dubbing himself a “boomerang.” A man who loves a constant challenge, Bob’s proudest moment was completing a full Ironman triathlon. He also enjoys staying active by playing golf and sand volleyball. We look forward to many more years of faithful service! Congratulations to Mike Allen on his retirement after 25 years of service. Mike oversaw many of the expansion projects over his career as well as stewarding the many investments made...

We counted on staff, family and community votes to help us achieve the title of “Best in Dayton”— and are excited to announce that those efforts paid off!  Bethany Village placed in the top spot for both “Best Nursing & Rehabilitation Center” AND “Best Assisted Living” facility in Dayton.com’s contest. As part of the voting process, companies must first be nominated and rank among the top finalists in their category. Once top nominees are finalized, community voting helps Dayton.com and the Dayton Daily News select the winners in each category.  To be ranked #1 among the top 6 nominees from...

A recent grant from Lutheran Services of America, helped to fund 16 new computer stations in 16 Graceworks Housing Services communities. HUD does not provide funds for purchasing computers. With a lack of funding for technology, many communities had older computer that were donated by the community. Providing up-to-date computers with high-speed internet access, helps residents to address feelings of loneliness and isolation. The new computers have empowered residents to reach out to friends and family, attend online bible study groups, research questions, play games, connect with their doctors, apply for and update their benefits information, and order online.  One...