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PONTIAC, Mich., March 18, 2013 – All proceeds from the sale of donated items will be used to support Grace Centers of Hope’s Emergency Shelter, One-Year Life Skills, After Care and Children’s Programs for homeless men, women and children.

“Spring cleaning is a wonderful time of year to help Grace Centers of Hope without having to open a check book and give a monetary donation,” said Pastor Clark, CEO of Grace Centers of Hope. “Unwanted household items that can be resold at our thrift stores greatly support our mission and truly make a difference throughout the year, especially since we accept no government funding.”

Grace Centers of Hope Thrift Stores are located in Oak Park, Sterling Heights, Warren, and Waterford.

The stores accept a wide variety of items, including men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes and accessories, furniture, small and large appliances, household items, toys, sports equipment and any items in bulk.

Donations can be dropped off at Grace Centers of Hope located at 35 W. Huron St. in Pontiac or at each store location. Large donations, such as furniture or multiple bags of items, can be scheduled for a truck pick up within Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. To schedule a pick up, call (855) 435-7424. All donations are tax deductible.

The Grace Centers of Hope Thrift Stores are open Monday through Saturday and are located at:

• Oak Park: 23105 Coolidge Highway – (248) 556-7060
• Sterling Heights: 43584 Van Dyke – (586) 997-9942
• Warren: 26740 Dequindre Road – (586) 582-9334
• Waterford: 5919 Highland Road – (248) 618-7057

Grace Centers of Hope provides a comprehensive range of programs and services to help individuals and families overcome issues of homelessness, addiction, neglect, physical abuse, poverty and spiritual emptiness. One hundred perecent of the nonprofit’s revenues are generated through private support, fundraising initiatives and its four thrift stores. Last year, Grace Centers of Hope provided more than 45,000 nights of stay for men, women and children who sought help from the nonprofit organization.

For more information about Grace Centers of Hope and its four Thrift Stores, visit www.gracecentersofhope.org.


About Grace Centers of Hope
Giving hope to the helpless since 1942, Grace Centers of Hope is considered one of the leading faith-based organizations in Southeastern Michigan, daily confronting issues of homelessness, addiction, poverty, abuse and spiritual emptiness. On any given night, Grace Centers of Hope provides transitional and emergency shelter to 150-200 men, women and children, in addition to serving more than 100,000 meals each year. Grace’s $5.7 million yearly budget is maintained solely through corporate and private donors, exclusive of any government assistance. To learn more about Grace Centers of Hope or to make a donation, please visit www.gracecentersofhope.org
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