The 2012 Art Van Million Dollar Charity Challenge is dedicated in honor of Eleanor M. Josaitis, co-founder of Focus: HOPE.

With a fierce passion for helping others, Eleanor Josaitis impacted the lives of thousands of Detroiters in need. Keeping that spirit alive and honoring her remarkable work, Art Van Furniture is partnering with Focus: HOPE in the 2012 Launch of Art Van Charity Challenge. READ MORE ABOUT ELEANOR M. JOSAITIS AND HER WORK WITH FOCUS: HOPE >

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Coalition on Temporary Shelter

Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS) provides homeless people with a continuum of services beginning with emergency shelter and ending with permanent housing. COTS exists to alleviate homelessness by providing an array of services that enable people to achieve self-sufficiency and obtain quality, affordable housing. Art Van’s grant will go towards COTS’ Bright Beginning’s program. The program targets the physical, emotional and developmental challenges faced by homeless children and provides classes and coaching for parents.

  • http://www.thankgodfortheshelter.com Versandra

    COTS provided me with a home when I was homeless 6 years ago and I can’t show them enough gratitude. I am now a successful business woman, author, speaker and homeless advocate. Please support COTS.

  • Kay

    Good challenge!

  • Laveda McWillie

    This is my favorite charity. I have been giving all of my families clothing to COTS for nearly twenty years.

  • Thebulldog08

    Dear Art Van,   At Landmark Community Church, in Hazel Park michigan, WE, are putting together a warmming center as well as a Bible based program for changing lives, WHICH we will need your kindness and inprovements to further the program. One part is that we need 25 to 50 beds, couches chairs tables lamps ect. let alone office and comfrence furnture… This program need your help to help peoples be cared for and reajusted in their life directions. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter…

    Very Truly your’s Land mark church 248 545 8800 Pastor Craig and John Copley.

  • Delphiasimmons

    A great organization with a big vision doing phenomenal work in the city!