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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Michael’s Place Inc.

Michael’s Place is a no-cost healing center for children, teens, individuals, and families grieving the death of a loved one.  Located in Traverse City, Michael’s Place serves the northwest region with innovative and compassionate support programs to ease the impact of loss. Michael’s Place provides a safe atmosphere, creates a compassionate community, and restores hope for those facing life’s greatest challenge.  Michael’s Place recognizes that children’s grief is unique and helps by providing them with life coping skills, a positive and safe outlet to express their emotions and feelings, and the understanding that they are not alone.  Through weekly support groups, children, teens, and adults are able to share their stories and learn how to survive. At Make A Memory, children and adults create special keepsakes in memory of their loved one. At Robin’s Nest, grieving children gather with mentors for best day activities and educational opportunities to help them feel normal and bring joy to their lives. In addition, Michael’s Place provides professional grief support and assistance to regional schools, businesses, and agencies.  Death changes life.  Michael’s Place is there to bring support, strength, and hope for today, tomorrow, and the future….one step at a time. Please visit our website for more information>

  • Christine Zimmer

    Everyone will experience grief from the premature loss of a loved one at sometime in their lives.  Michael’s Place offers an essential service within a community of caring.  It provides a safe and loving place for families and children who need support and skills for restoring hope and going forward in their lives. 

  • Joyce

    This is a wonderful gift to TC community. I whole heartedly support this giving charity!