About US
Our Mission
Gracefully Kept is an outreach ministry offering spiritual guidance and development strategies to encourage, comfort and enlighten individuals struggling through life's ups and downs with the power of God's Keeping Grace.
We believe that no matter how blemished one's past is, God has provided power through His GRACE to cover our weakness.
GK has been commissioned to empower victims of abuse and addictions by mentoring with a spiritual approach to healing.
GK Founder
Sherika Cohens, Executive Director
Sherika Cohens is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina. She is affectionately called “Mommy” by two beautiful daughters. Currently, Sherika is the dance director at The Praising Place Church and an Operations Manager for a Pharmaceutical Consulting Company. She is currently obtaining a BA in Urban Ministries/Christian Counseling.
Sherika launched her ministry “Gracefully Kept” in October 2018. Sherika has truly witnessed the power of God’s Grace in her life. Sherika is here to be the advocate for all victims, a testimonial for those feeling as if they can’t get out of their addictions and failures. I live daily knowing that Jesus was born to die and cover all the things I was struggling with. God saw my circumstance and still chose to keep me. I Am Gracefully Kept!”
"God saw my circumstance and still chose to keep me. I Am Gracefully Kept!”
Life Development Advisor
Debra A. Tucker
Debra A. Tucker born and raised in Charlotte, NC serves at The Praising Place Church as a Youth Pastor, praise and worship singer, and a member of the Ladies Board. She has a BA in Psychology and a MA in Christian (pastoral) Counseling. She is married to her wonderful husband Matthew they have two amazing children! Debra enjoys spending time with family, and friends.
Debra has a heart and passion for the younger generation and seeing them develop a relationship with Christ!
Executive Assistant
Sasha Cohens
Sasha Cohens was born in Youngstown, Ohio. Although an Ohio native, Sasha spent a great deal of her adolescent and teen years in Killeen, Texas. Sasha moved to Charlotte in 2010 with family and would later attend
The Art Institute of Charlotte where she studied Fashion Marketing and Management. Sasha currently works as a Mortgage Professional and is a faithful member of The Praising Place Church, where she serves on the Praise and Worship Team. Sasha's hobbies include creating crafts, sewing, and painting. One of Sasha's greatest joys is being married to her loving husband and they have 2 amazing children.
Program Coordinator
Leatrice Tucker
Leatrice is a devoted wife and mother who loves to help others. Growing up with godly parents is what built her core values and shaped who she is today. For over ten years she has served in ministry at her church, The Praising Place. She sings on the worship team and is a Young Adult Pastor. In the corporate world, Leatrice helps manage her complaints team in wide transfers and has been in the banking industry for the past ten years. Leatrice prides herself most in time being spent taking care of her son, as well as relaxing with family.
