GRACE'S PLACE
Grace Bernhardt started her journey helping others when she was 15, a sophomore at University High School in Fresno, California. Her mission, to better the lives of others by giving hope, which she believes everyone has the ability to do, is helping to transform the lives of children and their families. Once this idea was planted in her mind, it grew into something wonderful. Her dream was to design and build a playground for the children that stay and visit the Hacienda campus.
The Hacienda was once a hotel chain that is now being utilized by Mental Health Systems as the residence for women and their children who are making their way back into the community. Through her determination and exceptional commitment to the process, her goal has come to life.
Grace's Place is the playground of the Child Care Center at The Hacienda Campus in Fresno, CA. Grace’s Place is designed to be a place where every child, no matter size, age, heritage, or ethnicity, knows that they belong. Every child deserves at least one place where they know that they are a part of something special. The Child Care Center will provide building blocks to help a child grow emotionally, physically and in their relationships with others.
The Hacienda was once a hotel chain that is now being utilized by Mental Health Systems as the residence for women and their children who are making their way back into the community. Through her determination and exceptional commitment to the process, her goal has come to life.
Grace's Place is the playground of the Child Care Center at The Hacienda Campus in Fresno, CA. Grace’s Place is designed to be a place where every child, no matter size, age, heritage, or ethnicity, knows that they belong. Every child deserves at least one place where they know that they are a part of something special. The Child Care Center will provide building blocks to help a child grow emotionally, physically and in their relationships with others.
What is The Hacienda?The Hacienda was an old hotel in Fresno, California that is currently being restored by Mental Health Systems. It is being utilized as a residence for women as they make their way back into the community after being released from prison. Also, they help reunite the women with their children.
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What is MHS?Mental Health Systems, also known as MHS,is a non-profit agency founded in 1978 to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities facing substance abuse and behavioral health challenges. MHS provides mental health and drug and alcohol rehabilitation services in an innovative and cost- effective manner.
For more information about MHS please visit their website. Click HERE! |