About Living Grace Foundation

Carrying forward a legacy of compassion, one community at a time.

We are a faith-inspired, charitable non-profit organization committed to serving the less privileged, providing medical care, education, and support to orphans, widows, and vulnerable communities across West Africa and Oregon.

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Our Story

Living Grace Foundation was established in the loving memory of Grace Nwaele, to continue her legacy of caring for orphans, widows, the less privileged, and the downtrodden members of society.

Grace lived a short but deeply fruitful life. She passed away in post-war Nigeria from a preventable disease, her sickness and death in a resource-scarce, remote part of Nigeria left a lasting mark on those who loved her. Her story inspired her son to pursue a medical career, driven by a determination to ensure that others in similar circumstances would not be left without care.

What began as a personal mission has grown into an organized foundation, one that carries Grace’s spirit of selfless giving into the communities that need it most.

Living Grace Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Volunteers delivering a Living Grace Foundation medical mission

Mission

To provide free medical missions, support orphans and motherless children, award scholarships to economically disadvantaged students, care for sick children, and assist widowed women, serving vulnerable communities across West Africa and the Salem/Portland area of Oregon.

Living Grace Foundation volunteers and community members

Vision

A world where every person, regardless of their background or circumstance, has access to healthcare, education, and the dignity of being cared for.

What We Stand For

Compassion

We lead with empathy and genuine care for every person we serve.

Integrity

We operate with transparency, accountability, and honesty in all that we do.

Dignity

We treat every individual with respect, regardless of their condition or background.

Service

We believe in rolling up our sleeves and showing up for those who need us most.

Community

We build bridges between people, organizations, and nations to multiply our impact.

Faith

We are inspired by the belief that every human life has immeasurable worth and value.

Meet Our Team

Living Grace Foundation is led by a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers who share a common passion, improving the lives of the less privileged across West Africa and Oregon.

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Dr. Vitus Nwaele

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Where We Work

Our programs span two continents, rooted in a shared mission to serve those most in need.

West Africa

Nigeria, Ghana, and surrounding countries. Our medical missions, orphan support, widow assistance, and scholarship programs are primarily focused in this region, with active operations in Imo State, Nigeria.

United States

Based in Salem, Oregon, our US operations support fundraising, volunteer coordination, and community engagement in the Salem/Portland area.

Be Part of Our Story

Living Grace Foundation is only possible because of generous people who believe in the power of helping others. Join us, as a donor, a volunteer, or a partner, and help us write the next chapter.