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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Vista Maria

Vista Maria’s mission is to heal Michigan’s victimized girls and women with the best practice treatment programs designed to meet their unique needs while serving other vulnerable children and families within Southeast Michigan. The Art Van grant will help implement the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) system which is an evidence-supported model for improving outcomes for youth with severe emotional and behavioral difficulties, thereby helping them to transition from out-of-home care to the community and from adolescence to adulthood.

  • Jjones

    Vote Vista Maria! They have been deeply committed to their mission. They have been around over 127 years and going strong! Help us help the kids! Vote VISTA MARIA

  • Parrisbbrooks

    Vote Vista Maria…. this organization is very dedicated and committed to the children and their mission.

  • Charris

    Vote Vista Maria we are dedicated to helping young troubled teenage girls become effective, productive adults. Thank you for your support.

  • sunshine

    Help the girls of Vista Maria to overcome abuse and develop confidence to transition into confident, educated women who will be the strength of our society. Vote for Vista Maria, the girls and the future!

  • stacy barker

    I do not feel it is of good taste to be forced to join Art Van’s mailing list just to vote for a charity!!

  • Bob Young

    Please support Vista Maria’s effort to sustain and heal our area’s abused and neglected girls. Vista has a well-documented record of success.

  • Debra

    I didn’t sign up for their mailing list and still was able to vote

  • Audemdom

    To Stacy Barker… maybe you did it a different way than I’ve been voting, but you don’t need to sign up for anything. Please try it again. You just click on the website and vote. You just have to give your name and e-mail so they know you’ve only voted once per day. : )

  • Mhoward

    Don’t forget, Vista Maria also services boys in Foster Care too.