About Us

Where Your Donation Goes

Donations are used to purchase faith based books and movies, supplemental clothing items, hygiene necessities and other basic needs. Literacy and other educational opportunities are provided through technology.
In addition to basic needs, Growing By Grace also purchases phone minutes and email "stamps". These stamps allow us to support the inmates through direct communication. When possible, inmates are able to reestablish communication with loved ones. In the past five years GBG has provided scholarships for five clients to complete thier online Theology Associates degree.

Our Annual Reports

501(c)(3) - Approved March 10, 2020Form 990 Used Annually2023 Annual Reports - below

2023 Client Expenditures

2023 Revenue

2023 Operating Expenses

Our Key People

Mary Johnston
Founder/President
Coordinates the ministries programs, fundraising and direct communication with clients still incarcerated and those released.
Brooks Rush
Board Member Emeritus
Supports the ministry providing business expertise and insights.
Dwight Johnston
Secretary
Maintains the records of meetings and coordinates with outside groups and donors. Website expertise.
Kasi Treser
Vice President
Supports the ministry with business insights and sales of client creations.
Joe Mock
Advisor
Provides business insight and marketing.
Deacon Bill
Spiritual Advisor
Deacon Bill, a prison Minister, has helped Growing By Grace navigate our journey through the system to help us maximize our assistance to those in need.
Nancy Carline
Treasurer
Budgeting, accounting and general business management. Also conducts direct communication with clients.
  • “For the LORD hears the needy and does not despise his own people who are prisoners." - Psalm 69:33
    Sister Emmanuelle
    Spiritual Advisor

2014-2017

Established contact with Deacon Bill, who connected us with the first inmate, JC. Corespondence soon began growing into personal visits and ministries. The foundation for Growing By Grace began here.

2018

Held our first fundraiser - plant and garage sale

2019

Filed to create the non-profit cooperation, Growing by Grace, in the state of Louisiana, As part of this process, we created the board, held our first meetings and wrote the bylaws and conflict of interest. Facebook page was created.

2020

Filed for 501(c)(3) status, proposed a budget.. Created the GBG website. March 10, 2020 - approved for 501(c)(3) status.
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