Committed
to excellence
Grace Requires Understanding, Inc is governed by a Board of Directors and is guided by the principles manifested in our Vision Statement and Standards of Service.
Grace Requires Understanding, Inc. (GRU, Inc.) is a CARF certified agency providing:
• Family Living/Substitute Care
• Community Inclusion-Customized
• Community Supports-Individual
• Customized in Home Supports (Independent and Family)
• Respite Services
We serve individuals in Dona Ana, Otero, Luna, Hidalgo, Grant, Sierra, Catron and Socorro counties.
Our main office is in Las Cruces and we have satellite offices in Deming and Silver City.
Grace Requires Understanding, Inc. currently supports more than 100 individuals who live with Developmental Disabilities. Funding for our program comes from the Developmental Disabilities Medicaid Waiver administered by the New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Human Services Department.
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RN
“It’s a great opportunity working for GRU and the people we serve.”
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Trainer
“It’s a great opportunity working for GRU and the people we serve.”
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RN
“It’s a great opportunity working for GRU and the people we serve.”
Chief Administrative Officer
“It’s a great opportunity working for GRU and the people we serve.”
Receptionist
“It’s a great opportunity working for GRU and the people we serve.”
Frank Villegas Agency Trainer/IT Liaison
“It’s a great opportunity working for GRU and the people we serve.”

Araon Padilla Agency Trainer/IT Liaison
“It’s a great opportunity working for GRU and the people we serve.”

Araon Padilla Agency Trainer/IT Liaison
“It’s a great opportunity working for GRU and the people we serve.”
Billing Specialist
“It’s a great opportunity working for GRU and the people we serve.”
Program Manager
“It’s a great opportunity working for GRU and the people we serve.”
BSN/RN Supervising Agency Nurse
“It’s a great opportunity working for GRU and the people we serve.”
RN Agency Nurse
“It’s a great opportunity working for GRU and the people we serve.”
Bookkeeper
“It’s a great opportunity working for GRU and the people we serve.”
Medical Data Entry Clerk
“It’s a great opportunity working for GRU and the people we serve.”
Family Support Specialist
“It’s a great opportunity working for GRU and the people we serve.”
Maintenance Specialist
“It’s a great opportunity working for GRU and the people we serve.”
BSN/RN Agency Nurse
“It’s a great opportunity working for GRU and the people we serve.”
Family Support/Home Study Specialist
“It’s a great opportunity working for GRU and the people we serve.”