Be a Part of Kinzie's Story
- Sarah Markovits
- Dec 11, 2025
- 1 min read
At Independence Through GRACE, our participants learn that even though they may not be able to change their situations, they can always change their mindsets, focusing on GROWTH.

Kinzie has faced many challenges in her life, from social struggles to health problems. At ITG, she is learning to take control of her perspective, viewing even the most difficult situations with hope and courage.
In bible study, she’s learned that prayer is always the answer. During Monday Mindset she’s learned how to change her fixed mindset to be one accepting of growth and constant changes. Through the friends she’s made here at GRACE, she’s learned that she can be herself and have friends even through the hard times.
“I like going to program a lot and hanging out with friends”
The community that is built at ITG is made:

By each participant all being their unique selves.
By every volunteer that comes in to brighten our participants' day and teach them something new.
By all our staff who work with our participants to help them be kind and always learning.
And especially by our donors - just like you - who make our program possible.
Any amount you decide to give truly helps us continue to support our participants so each person who walks into our program knows they can be diversely them and accomplish anything they set their mind to.







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