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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Grace Centers of Hope

Grace Centers of Hope is Oakland County’s oldest and largest faith-based shelter, providing hope and help to homeless and disadvantaged individuals and families throughout Southeastern Michigan. Grace Centers of Hope is committed to positively changing the lives of the homeless, addicted and unwanted through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, personal accountability, life skills education, and work-related programs. Our most pressing challenge is establishing a licensed childcare center to meet the unique needs of children who are victims of homelessness and poverty. The Art Van grant will go towards Grace Centers of Hope’s new Hands of Hope Childcare Center.

  • Shannon Grace Sokol

    Remember you can vote until NOVEMBER 2!! Please vote every day.

    Thank you to all of you for your continued support of Grace Centers of Hope!!

  • gary

    I wanna thank the Lord Jesus Christ for transforming my life through grace centers of hope!! amen!!

  • Jesusgirl1978

    THIS PLACE IS A BLESSING IT HELPS RESTORE FAMILIES AND CHANGES PEOPLE WHO GO THERE FROM THE INSIDE OUT

  • Jacqueline Zurita=Sanders

    Grace Centers of Hope not only saved my life from Drugs and other people and things. They introduced me to God that gives me forgiveness, mercy, love, direction on my life but most of all he gave me Grace and Hope!

  • murray and patricia walker

    Please vote for Grace Centers of Hope..praise God we have not needed their service but we have donated to them and we know what they do for those who so desperately need help..the drug addicted, the homeless, the hungry, the lost and forgotten….which we all could be should circumstances change in our life…those of our brothers and sisters who, one way or the other, find their selves at Grace Centers
    of Hope..will find the care they need and find that the LORD JESUS CHRIST loves and cares for them through the services of Grace Centers of Hope. Hope..a wonderful word..that is lost in some of our
    brothers and sisters…your vote and/or donation will help in bringing
    smiles back to the faces of our brothers and sisters when they realize how much they are loved. Hope will turn to success with your continued suport of this wonderful agency. I must say it is difficult to choose from such wonderful agencies but in a contest we must choose
    the ones we believe to be the best….

  • Conservative Thinker32

    WMUZ Listeners… almost there…keep voting!!

  • Biggjeff39@aol.com

    I AM ISSUING A CHALLANGE….TELL EVERYONE IN YOUR POWER TO VOTE FOR GRACE CENTERS OF HOPE TODAY…I’M SURE THE MONEY WOULD REALLY COME IN HANDY TO FURTHER GODS WORK!!!

  • Mary

    #1 !! Keep voting to stay in the top spot!

  • Jeannie_v

    Don”t give up now we got to stay in first place tell everone you know to vote more. Blessings

  • Lcampbell8707

    wonderful organization

  • Diane MacDougall

    I want to thank Grace Centers of Hope for the wonderful work you do everyday for so many people. My daughters and I have volunteered in your kitchen before and love the atmosphere of love that is so prevalent in your facility. I would sincerely ask for prayers for my son and his friend who are alcoholics and have not come to the realization of their problems and that there is hope for them also. Thanks so much for the hope you bring to others! God Bless You and everyone there!

  • http://twitter.com/jatwell761 Joe Atwell

    Come on everyone VOTE, we are #1 !!!!!

  • Dorise

    Please, people, we need to stay ahead of the pack. Don’t let Paws for a Cause claw ahead of one of the greatest charities.

  • Donna

    Through God’s awesome & perfect timing…Grace Centers of Hope is now in 1st place!! How awesome is this!! Praise the Lord! <3 What a wonderful & mighty Father we serve!!

  • Lkwithnu

    Yeah GCH

  • Kj57bradford

    Grace Centers of Hope is saving lives through the power of Christ, let’s lift up the name of Jesus and He will draw all men unto Himself!! Vote for Grace Centers of Hope one day left!!

  • Conservative Thinker32

    Big News… Grace Centers is no w 1st… but lets not let up WMUZ keep voting!!!

  • TLB

    I thank God for Grace. My son was there for 3 1/2 months and was a
    changed person. Unfortunately, he messed up and had to leave. He
    has fallen back to bad habits and bad relationships since. I will always
    be grateful to Grace for using the word of God to minister to every situa-
    tion and problem man may have. He is always the answer.

  • Thevillagebb

    I am very thankful for the authentic compassionate and self supporting example that the Grace Centers of Hope is to the community . They are really what all of us as Christians need to be to others, meeting their basic needs so that they will then be open to listening , and discovering what their(our) greatest need is , spiritual redemption through Christ Jesus alone !

  • Erica Monjarez

    Hi Diane , I will pray for your son , I also have a 19 yr old son who is around many negative influences , and when I pray for my son I include a prayer for all those who are lost in addictions , I pray for the lord to use all the bad experiences and brokenness in their lives for their eventual good , and for his glory , that is after all what he specializes in , he promises to remain close to the brokenhearted , and I know him to be faithful , he promises to hear and honor the fervent and effectual prayer of his people . I am continually encouraged by Christ Jesus , he understands our pain and cries with us , he is forever merciful and will never tire of giving us ( all of us ) grace and compassion , when I am discouraged its usually because I am focused on all the negative circumstances not the power and omnipotence of our God , and I know he asks me to rest in his ability… in my weakness !! If you are interested I can make you a cd of beautiful and encouraging praise music that I listen too ,it becomes a prayer to the lord for my son and others like him , as he also commands us to focus on things that are uplifting , positive and of good rapport ….so I focus on it continually ! I’ll be praying that you’ll always find hope and encouragement in Christ and that in times of doubt you will pray for the Lord to increase your faith , and rest in his faithfulness and ability to carry you through , Love in Christ , Erica Monjarez

  • Joanlapere

    I have great appreciation for the work of Grace Centers of Hope. I sure hope they win!

  • Joanlapere

    I have great appreciation for the work of Grace Centers of Hope. I sure hope they win!

  • Dms3232

    Grace centers of Hope changes peoples lives. Please Help them help others!

  • Jeannie_v

    I challenge all of you voters to put your’re money where you’re vote is. When Grace wins today Send in $10.00 for every day you voted. Lets grow these winnings for Grace they so need it. Luv ya Joy

  • Larry Machonga

    GCH is so wonderful and does so much for so many people! Please vote and get others to do the same. A special thanks to Art Van for this contest and their patronage to the community! God bless you both!!

  • arlene

    IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, I SPEAK ABUNDANCE TO GRACE CENTERS OF HOPE. YOU WILL NEVER LACK!!! NOW TO HIM WHO IS ABLE TO DO EXCEEDINGLY AND ABUNDANTLY ABOVE AND BEYOND ALL THAT WE COULD EVER ASK, HOPE, OR THINK, BE ALL GLORY AND HONOR, AMEN!!! MAY YOUR BARNS BE EVER FILLED!!!

  • Linda Bird

    Playground by the Sound–sending votes

  • Cleopookie

    i have tried to vote for Grace Centers of Hope at least 12 times and it keeps saying error – doesn’t make sense!

  • Jimmjung

    I’ve voted and HOPE you all do too. Send your friends here. Shannon and her Father and the whole organization are the very best. Good Luck and take the prize, as it is well deserved.

    Your Friend,

    Jim M. Jung

  • Magdalenejelwell

    grace centers of hope is a great chaity they most definatly desrve to win!!!!!

  • Jracenoid

    WOOHOOO

  • Kter

    Thank You…Art Van!!

  • danation

    we voted…did you? :)

  • Kay

    PLease, Please keep voting! we want Grace Centers to win so the children can have a new child care center. Only 10 more minutes left!

  • Terry Haines

    Debby and I sure hope they win! It is so admirable that they operate without federal funds so they can preach Christ Jesus as Savior!

  • Christophermil

    god bless grace centers of hope they took my brother in law in and tried to help him and tried to save him he chose to end his fight and i am enriched with gods spirit for grace centers i voted keep it up guys and gals amen

  • Anonymous

    I came through Grace Centers of Hope about 2 years ago after losing everything, and almost my life, due to my addiction to prescription pain medication. I am now enrolled at Rochester College here in Michigan attending to receive a bachelors degree in Youth and Family Ministry, so that God willing, my story can prompt someone else to turn their life over to the Lord. Everything that happens through Grace Centers of Hope is a miracle of God and I thank Him every day for Pastor Clark and his ministry.

  • Suzanne Smhabh

    Did GCOH win?

  • Jschebil1

    It sounds like a great cause.

  • Rewind458

    Can’t wait to hear the results. Pray for GCH!

  • Dorise

    Praise God from Whom ALL blessings flow. Hallelujah!!!!!!!

  • Kilco

    We’re with you Pastor Clark!!!!    your brother in the Lord…James from WMUZ

  • Darlene Rawlings

    Please vote everyday for Grace Centers of Hope to win for the people in need of Jesus Christ in their lives.

  • Lynn Sasser

    I not only believe in the work Grace Center is doing, but I also support them with donations from my business and personal funds. What a blessing to see hearts changed, forever, by the teaching of truth and love. This ministry is founded on The Word of God and therefore is one success story after another. The monies you donate are well used, and you can be assured that every dime will go for filling the needs of the people……VOTE NOW FOR GRACE CENTERS OF HOPE!!!! Lynn Sasser

  • Martinthomas3073

    Grace centers of hope saved my life thank you pastor Clark

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Rena-Harris-Henson/100000582888671 Rena Harris Henson

    I was looking for Huntintons Disease but could not find. Even through a search. This is the one through Facebook that lead me here. So this is the Charity I am voting for.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Rena-Harris-Henson/100000582888671 Rena Harris Henson

    I was hoping to find a charity involved with Huntingtons Disease. I even searched for it to no avail. I chose this Charity because it’s the link through Facebook that got me here. Prayers.and God ‘s Blessings for this Charity.Amen

  • Charles F. Cooper

    I entered GCH Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program in July 2003 and completed the entire year. Since that time I have been employed as a Case Manager helping others to obtain that which the Lord has gracefully bestowed upon me. On July 14, 2012 I will have experienced 9 years of sobriety from 19.5 years of addiction to crack cocaine. Praise and Glory to the one, God Almighty, who made me.

  • Clarkp

    What a joy is to see live change at Grace Centers of Hope every day. Please vote for Grace!