GRACE CENTERS OF HOPE ANNOUNCES 2nd $10k GRANT FROM CAPS REMODELING

PONTIAC, Mich. – After a successful matching grant campaign in 2021, Grace Centers of Hope (GCH) has announced that CAPS Remodeling in Madison Heights will once again match all donations in May – up to $10,000 – to support the nonprofit’s comprehensive homeless and life skills programs for men, women and children. To participate in this year’s matching grant challenge, GCH is encouraging local residents, businesses and organizations to make their donations any time beginning May 1 through May 31.

“We are truly blessed by the generosity and ongoing relationship with owner Jeff Cates and CAPS Remodeling,” said Grace Centers of Hope CEO Pastor Kent W. Clark. “Men, women, and children greatly benefit from the life changing programs GCH provides. We hope community members feel inspired by supporting this wonderful matching gift, helping us repeat the level of success that we experienced last year.”

Donations can be made by visiting www.gracecentersofhope.org, by calling 1-855-HELP-GCH, or via mail at Grace Centers of Hope, 35 E. Huron St., Pontiac, Michigan, 48342.

For nearly 80 years, Grace Centers of Hope has helped men, women and children transition from homelessness and addiction to stable housing, sobriety, employment and a re-birth of their faith in Jesus Christ. 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.

CAPS Remodeling is a home modification company that offers handicap accessible remodeling and durable medical equipment solutions for those with restricted mobility. It works to find solutions that best enable people to live in their homes.

“What drew me to Grace Centers years ago is that they share very similar beliefs to CAPS Remodeling and that their focus is on providing heartfelt solutions to make a positive impact on people’s lives,” said Jeff Cates, founder of CAPS Remodeling. “It’s our pleasure to have CAPS be a lead contributor in Grace Centers’ match program again this year.”

CAPS has more than 40 years of combined residential building experience and more than 20 years of barrier-free remodeling in the Southeast Michigan. Its staff have been extensively trained in the unique needs of the elderly and disabled and understand how to work with clients to help them remain in their homes comfortable and safe. CAPS Remodeling offers everything from lift systems and handicap accessible bathrooms to ramps and a full line of ADA-compliant products to meet current and future needs.

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.