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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HAVEN

HAVEN was founded in 1975 as Oakland County’s first sexual assault counseling center. In 1977 they broadened their mission to include domestic violence. Since then, they have been Oakland County’s only agency focused exclusively on domestic and sexual violence. HAVEN’s mission is to eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault through treatment and prevention services across Oakland County and surrounding communities. With the Art Van grant, Haven will conduct Skills for Violence Free Relationships (SVFR) throughout Oakland County schools to as many as 3,000 teenagers. SVFR prevents dating violence by educating teens about healthy/unhealthy relationships, how to intervene when a friend has an abusive partner and where to find help.

  • Nikkiski97

    I just voted for the Haven. Remember October not only is Breast cancer awareness month; but it’s also Domestic Violence awareness month.

  • Hthomas

    Did you know that approximately 1% of people in the United States are homeless; 11% go hungry – but 33% are not safe in their own home. HAVEN, and the thousands of women, children and men that we serve each year, thank you for your vote!

  • Regina

    Only a Week Left! Please Vote for Haven!

  • Regina

    Only a Week Left! Please Vote for Haven!

  • Mstessiemay

    I just voted in Art Van’s Million Dollar Charity Challenge. Won’t you take a minute out of your time and vote for this worthy cause?

  • Jennie Konczal

    Have has done alot of wonderful things for the local community. God Bless those who have helped make Haven possible.

  • Nakmic

    I think it is a worthy cause how i feel that was done in my country Uganda..Us, you have brilliant ideas which can transform peoples lives keep it up!

  • Anne

    Haven was there for me and my children, to guide and counsel us after the abuse perpetrated by their pathological father. They supported me when I needed them. Now I am doing what I can to support them. The services they provide for battered women and children are SO VERY VITAL and will become even MORE VITAL as this world continues its downward spiral. God bless ALL who are a part of this WONDERFUL organization!!!! VOTE FOR HAVEN :)

  • Beth Gutierrez

    Voting has been extended to November 2nd! Let’s all do our part to make HAVEN win!

  • Liz

    stand together againest domestic violence

  • Beverlythompson2

    I jest voted for haven to win

  • http://www.connercoaching.com Dorethia Conner

    I just voted for Haven! Spread the word!!

  • Pray4patti

    Why has it been so hard these past couple of days to vote?????

  • Casmirrose

    All the charities are worth a vote…but Haven has been there for my daughter that had to go though this area of DV. I wish they all could receive some money for the cause they are there for… God Bless them all.

  • Abe

    This sounds like a great organization