About Grace Foundation of Hope

Our Mission

The Birth of Grace Foundation of Hope

By Sandhya Jay Gunawardena

Grace Foundation of Hope was not born in a boardroom, through planning or convenience.
It was born in the quiet places of my soul — in the storms I survived, the tears I hid, and the whispered prayers I held onto when life tried to break me.

It began as a small flame, lit during the hardest years of my life… years when I walked through valleys of loss, betrayal, hardship, and loneliness. As a widow raising four young children, I learned that strength often comes wrapped in sorrow, and courage grows only when life leaves you no other choice.

Yet even in my darkest nights, God placed people in my path — some for a season, some for a lesson, and a few who quietly strengthened me.
And I will never forget the day a kind soul spoke three simple truths over my life, words that changed my journey:

Hang on, everything is going to be alright.
Adversity brings out the best in you.
Gratitude is the best attitude.

These weren’t just comforting words — they became pillars I leaned on, reminders that storms do not come to destroy us, but to refine us.

As a psychological counselor, I have met mothers who cried behind closed doors, children longing for love and opportunity, elders forgotten in silence, and young hearts fighting battles no one sees. Every story stayed with me.
Every struggle became a seed.
Every tear became a call to action.

Grace Foundation of Hope was born so no one has to walk alone.
It was created to be a refuge for the weary, a voice for the silent, and a hand for those sinking under the weight of life. What began as my personal journey of survival transformed into a mission to heal others — to connect hearts, restore dignity, and rekindle hope in lives that have been bruised by circumstances.

This foundation has waited for years…
Eight long years of praying, trying, trusting, falling, rising, and believing that the right moment — and the right people — would come. And today, Grace Foundation stands not because of me, but because God brought together a family of hearts that beat with compassion.

But I know this truth deeply:
I cannot do this alone.
And I was never meant to.

I invite you to join hands with me — not as volunteers or donors, but as a family bound by purpose.
Together, we can lift a child from hopelessness, remind a mother she is not forgotten, comfort an elder who has no one, and restore light in a world growing dim.

Let us choose to be the reason someone believes in goodness again.
Let us be grace in action.
Let us be hope in human form.

Because when hearts rise for those facing storms, healing begins — and the world becomes a little kinder, a little warmer, and a little brighter.

With love and grace,
Sandhya Jay Gunawardena
Founder – Grace Foundation of Hope
Connecting Hearts, Impacting Lives Beyond Touch

Grace Foundation of Hope – Inaugural Newsletter | December 2025

Founder’s Message

By Sandhy

My precious friends, supporters, and well-wishers,
As we share this very first newsletter, my heart is filled with gratitude. Grace Foundation of Hope was born through years of storms, faith, and quiet courage. I walked through seasons that tested me deeply but each experience shaped a heart that longs to serve those who silently suffer.

This foundation is not just an organization; it is a calling.
A calling to restore hope, to uplift lives, and to be a light to children, mothers, widows, families, and anyone facing a difficult season.

As we begin this journey officially, I welcome you with love, appreciation, and deep respect.
This special edition introduces who we are — and prepares you for our regular monthly newsletters beginning January 2026.

Thank you for walking with us. Together, we will scatter light wherever it is needed.

Introducing Grace Foundation of Hope

Grace Foundation of Hope stands for dignity, compassion, and restoration.
Born out of lived experience, we are committed to reaching the overlooked, the hurting, and the vulnerable.

Our mission is simple yet powerful:

To bring hope where there is heaviness
To help rebuild lives with dignity
To inspire resilience
To create safe, loving spaces for healing

Every act of grace is a seed — and together, we will sow many.

Meet Our Team

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Behind the Grace Foundation of Hope stands a dedicated team united with one heart — to serve with love and integrity.
Our team believes in:

Genuine compassion
Transparency
Community support
Quick response to real needs
Uplifting the weak with kindness

This team forms the backbone of the mission we carry forward.

Our Purpose & Vision for the Coming Year

As we prepare for 2026, we are excited to step into meaningful, impactful service.

Focus Areas for 2026:

Providing sanitary products, undergarments, and essentials for girls in need
Offering support to schoolchildren through books, stationery, and learning tools
Counselling, emotional support, and mental health awareness programmes
Assistance to elders, widows, and families going through crisis
School and community development projects
Acts of kindness and rapid-response support

Each project will be carried out with dignity, care, and the heart of service.

What You Can Expect From Our Monthly Newsletter (From January 2026)

Completed projects
Ongoing initiatives
Upcoming outreach
Highlight stories from the community
Volunteer invitations
Donation opportunities
Special appeals
Updates from the Founder

Our desire is to keep every supporter informed, inspired, and connected.

Join Hands With Us – A Call to Action

As we celebrate this beginning, we warmly invite you to partner with us.
You can support us by:

Volunteering your time
Sharing our mission
Offering donations
Providing items for children and families
Connecting us with opportunities
Keeping the foundation in your prayers

Together, we can transform lives.
Together, we can build a legacy of hope.

Thank you for being part of our story.
The journey begins here — with you

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