Grace Centers of Hope Highlighted on National Public Television Series ‘Empowered’

Grace Centers of Hope (GCH), a leading nonprofit serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness, addiction and poverty, has been selected to be featured on “Empowered” — a national public television series hosted by actress Meg Ryan that showcases organizations making a meaningful difference in their communities. The selection reflects the growing reach and impact of Grace Centers of Hope’s work.

The five-minute segment featuring Grace Centers of Hope will be distributed nationally on December 15, 2025, and made available to over 170 participating public television stations across the United States. An extended segment will also be available on Grace Centers of Hope’s website at gracecentersofhope.org.

“Being chosen to appear on ‘Empowered’ is a powerful affirmation of the life-changing work happening every day at Grace Centers of Hope,” said Darin Weiss, CEO of Grace Centers of Hope. “This opportunity allows us to share stories of real, lasting transformation with a national audience and to invite more people to partner with us in providing hope, healing and a future for those we serve.”

Viewers and interested parties can visit www.empoweredprogram.com and www.gracecentersofhope.org for more information.

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 375 men, women and children, in addition to serving more than 238,000 meals each year. Grace’s $8 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.