$20K Giving Tuesday Challenge Gift To Support Grace Centers of Hope

PONTIAC, Mich. — Grace Centers of Hope (GCH) today announced that Michigan-based Express Employment Professionals will once again match all “Giving Tuesday” donations made on Tues., November 29 — up to $20,000 — to support the nonprofit’s comprehensive homeless and life skills programs. Donations will help provide food, clothing and shelter for more than 120 men, women and children who are currently enrolled in the one-year life skills programs at GCH.

“This year marks the 10th anniversary of ‘Giving Tuesday,’ a global movement that has inspired millions of Americans to give of their time, talents and resources to support local nonprofits and charities,” said GCH CEO Pastor Kent W. Clark. “At Grace Centers of Hope, we are truly blessed by the generosity of the those who come alongside our mission at such an important time of year, and are very grateful to once again have the wonderful support of our friends at Express Employment Professionals. Thanks to last year’s ‘Giving Tuesday’ challenge gift, they helped us raise more than $80,000 to support our life-changing programs.”

Individuals interested in supporting GCH and the Express Employment Professionals “Giving Tuesday” matching challenge can visit www.gracecentersofhope.org to make their donation. Donations also can be made by calling 1-855-HELP-GCH or via mail at 35 E. Huron St., Pontiac, Michigan, 48342. The “Giving Tuesday” matching challenge campaign will end at midnight on Tues, November 29.

GCH helps men, women and children transition from homelessness and addiction to stable housing, sobriety and employment. The nonprofit organization’s comprehensive programs –provide daily meals, clothing, personal hygiene, individual and group therapy, Bible study and church service, mentorship/discipleship, work therapy, and financial planning. In addition, program participants also have access to the Career and Education Center and free childcare at the Hands of Hope Childcare Center.

Express Employment Professionals of Michigan support local charities throughout the year.

“Express is once again proud to support Grace Centers of Hope,” said Express Employment Professionals Regional Developer Paul LaFrance. “Grace Centers is a servant heart focused organization that aligns perfectly with the core values of Express! There are so many people suffering who lack hope for a better tomorrow. We believe Express is in the business of providing hope. Hope for a better future. Hope to provide for their families. Grace Centers does amazing work in our community to accomplish these same objectives, just from a different perspective. We are so proud to support this fine organization!”

About Express Employment Professionals

Express Employment Professionals is the leader in staffing and employment solutions in Michigan. With 25 locations in the state, Express is well positioned to support the hiring needs for companies located throughout the Great Lake State. Express is a full-service staffing provider specializing in Industrial, Skilled Trades, Office Services, and Professional placements. In 2023, Express is launching Frontline Training Solutions, a division of Express focused on training services and human resource support for our client partners. For more information, visit: https://www.expresspros.com/rochesterhillsmi/.

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, confronting daily the issues of homelessness, addiction, education, parenting, poverty, abuse and spiritual emptiness. On any given night, Grace Centers of Hope provides transitional shelter to 150-200 men, women and children, in addition to serving more than 125,000 meals each year. Grace’s $6.7 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.