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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Gabby’s Ladder, Inc.

Gabby’s Ladder, Inc. provides guiding steps and loving support in a safe place to grieving children, teens, adults and families as they move through grief and find their way to healing. Our programs are open to anyone grieving from the death of a loved one, but we place emphasis on those who have suffered an unexpected death. Gabby’s Ladder offers grief education, suicide/depression prevention programs and support services to schools and the community. Our counseling and educational services are provided at NO COST to those we serve. Gabby’s Ladder leases space consisting of three small rooms. We offer individual/family counseling, monthly support groups, 8-week family workshops, and Special Needs counseling. We hold four annual events: Memorial Service, Family Picnic, Holiday Gathering and Suicide Vigil. A barrier for us is that our building is not handicap accessible. We would like a place which is convenient and accessible to ALL people who come to us for support. Our dream is to own a humble, yet cozy “house,” that would hold everything we do, and provide an environment where people can come to feel safe, loved and receive the help needed to move through their grief. Please visit our website for more information>

  • Mjdavison

    PLEASE vote for GABBY;S LADDER to help acquire a NEW home for all the kids and families that need to a safe place to grief their losses.