Night of Hope to Benefit Children's Program at Grace Centers of Hope

PONTIAC, Mich. — November 7, 2022 – Grace Centers of Hope will host its annual Night of Hope gala from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18 at the Townsend Hotel located at 100 Townsend St. in Birmingham. This year’s celebration, which will be held in-person for the first time since the pandemic, will offer guests a casual, yet stylish event while raising funds and awareness for the nonprofit’s Children’s Program. FOX 2 Anchor Roop Raj will host a short program featuring heartfelt stories from Grace Centers of Hope’s residents.

“When a parent is struggling with addiction, it’s oftentimes their children who must endure very troubling circumstances such as neglect, abuse and homelessness,” said Grace Centers of Hope CEO Pastor Kent Clark. “At Grace Centers of Hope, we help bring families together by offering children a safe, nurturing and supportive environment while their parents are participating in programs and working to regain control of their lives.”

Night of Hope guests will enjoy a night of dancing and entertainment, including a cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres followed by a fabulous dinner. It features a silent auction and

two virtual raffles for a chance to win a $2,000 Visa gift card or an exciting two-night escape to Crystal Mountain, a premier four-season family resort in Michigan. The night also will include special remarks and meaningful stories about the families whose lives have been positively changed thanks to Grace Centers of Hope.

The Children’s Program provides pre-school and infant care opportunities through the nonprofit’s Hands of Hope Childcare Center. The program also offers daily meals, clothing, school supplies, educational and recreational activities during school breaks as well as case management support for school enrollment, parenting issues and any other issues affecting child development.

The 2022 Night of Hope sponsors include: Believers in Hope, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan, Bradley + Company, Emerald City Designs, Genesee County Parks, La Maison Lidaal, Magna, Richards & Swift Roofing, The Townsend Hotel, TMI Realty, UBS, and Valerie Johnson Foundation.

Night of Hope tickets are $150 each and can be purchased online at www.gracecentersofhope.org. For more information about Night of Hope, including sponsorship opportunities, contact Grace Centers of Hope Special Events Coordinator April Melik at amelik@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, 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.