I shop at the Sterling Heights store and I interact with the people involved in the program and I witness the pride and rebirth of their lives and I would highly recommend this program to anyone struggling with a substance abuse issue. I also witness the support they give to one another. God Bless. Many people would be dead if they didn't have Grace Hope door to knock on.
I have a family member in the program now and she is like a new person!
What you do for people is amazing! Thank you for taking her in, who knows where she would be today if it weren’t for you!
Grace Center for women and children has been such a blessing to my family and I. Brought my husband to Christ. And many ppl struggling, have asked how I did it and it's through the power of the Holy Spirit and Grace Center.
Grace Centers of Hope is an extremely remarkable organization. I’ve been lucky to be a part of the volunteer group and community for several years through Mark and Traci Cunningham. I’ve volunteer at the daycare, the men’s center, the women’s center, several events and have gone to a lot of their fundraisers. The impact they’re making on their community and its people is astounding and inspiring to witness and be a part of.
Graduate of the men's one-year program and two- year aftercare program. I continue to live in the community and attend Grace Gospel Fellowship. It has been a life changing experience. All the credit and glory to God!
Grace centers of Hope helps people in need. They took my son in several times and helped him battle his drug addiction. They gave him shelter and an opportunity to live drug free. They are a bible, faith based program and give hope to all that will listen. GCH has restored lives and homes throughout the Pontiac area.
As a former client at GCH I was finally able to realize that without God I could do nothing. The staff worked hard on everyone's behalf. I became employed as a mentor and was able to help men just like myself change their lives. The lord blessed me and I became a case manager and eventually became the men's program director. I cannot say enough how Grace Centers takes the time with each individual to teach life skills, solid biblical teaching and GRACE.
Grace Centers of Hope helped saved my life. They taught how to be a good mother and gave me the tools I needed to succeed in life. GCH gave me my life back.
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I came to Gch with no courage I was lost and hopeless during my one year program I found god and and found out what Jesus can do for me since I have graduated the program 2022 I’ve found my self worth I got married I’ve gained relationships back with my friends and family I had no clue that would ever happen again my wife and I had brought another child into the world and I’m now a peer recovery coach it’s amazing what god is doing in our community
I would not be who I am today if it weren’t for Grace Centers of Hope. They helped me during one of the toughest times of my life. My life, marriage and family have all been restored thanks to their program!
Grace centers of Hope completely changed my life for the better. They saved me when I was at my lowest. My family and I will forever be grateful for GCH!
I am writing this review As a graduate of the Grace centers of hope 1 year lifeskills program.
At Grace I received christian family counseling services that helped me to build a tool box to cope with grief, adverse chilhood effects, recover from childhood sexual abuse along withparenting classes to help with parenting as a single parent.
Everything I needed was provided for myself and my children at no cost to me. I had the opportunity to silence all of the outside noise and focus on healing.
My children absolutely love the daycare program, the home cooked meals everyday along with praise and worship through the church.
We love going to the Waterford Location. It’s my dogs favorite place to visit and everyone is so nice. Although we do miss seeing Andy! Always so welcoming Cash misses his belly rubs! Thanks for the great stuff.
I started at Grace Centers of Hope as a volunteer in October of 2017. I had 4 months off from my regular job and wanted to help out those in need in my community. I knew very little about Grace Centers but soon became immersed into their Mission. I worked 4 to 5 days a week and fell in love with what they do and all of the miracles at work in the residents' lives. They are well equipped to cover every aspect of recovery from homelessness and have been doing so for the past 82 years. I am now on staff and get to be part of the incredible atmosphere filled with regeneration, restoration, and hope.
I was homeless for 4 years. There is no program in Michigan that has a one-year life skills program for the homeless except Grace Centers of Hope. I felt safe for the first time in years. They challenged me to find my better self again. I wouldn't have made without Grace Centers of Hope.
Grace Centers of Hope are my first choice when donating or thrift shopping in the Metro Detroit area. The people who accept the donations are always pleasant, appreciative and helpful! When I shop the prices are good and the staff is always pleasant and helpful as well. One of the best things is they offer delivery on large items for a reasonable fee. They also don’t overly inflate prices like some of the other area thrift shops do. You feel like you can go in and get a good deal as well as help people at the same time. From what I see on social media they use this money for excellent programs for men, women and children right here in our community.
This place saved my life. I will be forever grateful for having the chance to go through the program here.
I went through the program back in 2018. I was homeless and a single mom of 3 children under the age of 3. Grace Centers of Hope's program allowed me to work on myself and build our life back from the ground up. Not having to pay for daycare gave me the opportunity to save and budget my money in a way I never would have been able to before.
Grace Centers of Hope saved my life and helped me become a better mother to my daughter. I wouldn't be where I am today if I hadn't gone through the program.
I have been involved in the addiction/recovery field for over 15 years. Most of the addiction/recovery facilities that are recommended are either to short term or to expensive for the average family who has walked through the repeated cycle of addiction. Most families, like my own, were told that if we loved our loved one, we would spend the dollars necessary to keep our loved one alive (almost felt shameful in their delivery by using fear). Most families, like my own, had done everything, had paid countless dollars for the repetitive cycle to continue.
The Grace Centers of Hope program is totally different. Grace Centers of Hope works on the underlying issues that drive the behavior to use drugs/alcohol/gambling/homelessness/sex, etc. Individual's gain important life-skills as well as soft and hard communication skills. Watching individual's who have spent their entire lives in "survival" mode learn how to examine their internal reactions to situations and re-evaluate through a new lens, allows individuals to thrive and find purpose.
It takes time for individual's to change, mentally and physically. The initial program is 1 year and the aftercare program is 2 years, providing additional supportive care and drug testing.
I was addicted to heroin and crystal meth for 13 years. I came through the doors of Grace Centers of Hope having tried over 16 other programs, counseling centers, doctors and rehabs. Through their 1-year Life Skills program, their love and dedication for the work they do in not only saving me from myself but pouring into me so I could learn and grown, I am now 7 years clean. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, and we just bought our first house last year. Grace Centers of Hope is a place that doesn't just get you off of drugs, or out of homelessness, but helps you understand the factors that brought you to them, learn new ways of thinking, and gives you the structure to spend time practicing those new habits. Then, one day, you can eventually go out and live your life free and whole. They have PHENOMENAL resources- from counseling, to transportation to and from all of your appointments, daycare for all resident's children, GED classes/testing, food, shelter, clothing- all entirely FREE to anyone who comes through their doors and commits to the 1-year program. I know myself and many, many other people (both addicted, and struggling with other issues) owe their life to Grace Centers of Hope. They are one of a kind, I don't know of another place that does what they do with such success and grace. I would recommend their services to anyone!
I came to Grace Centers of Hope with literally nothing. I had lost my children, my home, everything due to my drug and alcohol addiction. At Grace they didn't just help me be sober. The classes and counseling and community atmosphere helped me get to the root of the issue. What led me to addiction in the first place; past trauma, poor decision making, character defects, etc.
I was surrounded by love and people that care. This helped me heal from my past and create a beautiful future. I now have my children back and I am a home owner and I've been clean for 9 years. All thanks goes to God and Grace Centers of Hope.
Grace Centers of Hope saved my life. I never thought I would get clean and sober before I came here. But God used this place as a vessel in getting me clean and saving me. Now I am married and have 4 children and live a great life that I never would've imagined that I would have.
This experience gave me the tools that I needed to turn my life back on to the right path, I would recommend this to anyone currently struggling with addiction.
Grace Centers of Hope is a life-changing program. When I arrived here, I was literally drinking myself to death. Through my counseling sessions with my amazing case manager, I learned that I was not living the life God had intended for me. GCH helped me find my purpose and a new lease on life! I am now three years sober, and I give all my thanks to this program and the grace of God.
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Very negative experience. Pickup drivers were an hour late and were extremely rude when they arrived. I was told they would not take my sofa as a donation because it has a floral pattern. This information was not disclosed to me by the dispatcher when I set up my appointment for the pickup. I will never deal with this organization again!!!
We had the opportunity to tour the facilities with Mark Cunningham and met the Pastor and his wife, and their amazing team members. We engaged with the participants and provided Susie Q's Kids comfort bags to the children in the program, we were enriched by their commitment to hope and healing, and we applaud them and the positive environment and culture where they can succeed on their personal journeys.
Kudos to all.
Have been volunteering here for years, and the amazing men and women in this program never cease to amaze me!
Grace centers of hope has helped me get my life back. I have restored relationships with my family and friends. I work everyday to become the man that God has called me to be. Thank you Grace centers of hope for everything you have done for me!!
When I arrived at Grace centers of hope, I had lost hope in myself. I was living in my van and was drinking myself to death.
Grace gave me hope for a future and for life more abundant than I could ever have dreamed.
Grace Centers of Hope is an amazing organization. It saved my nephew from a cycle of addiction and rehabs. Please support them
When I arrived at GCH I was just released from prison. At that time I had been sober for 5 years already but GCH taught me much more than just sobriety. They helped me transition back into society, they taught me leadership skills, the importance of community, how to give back and be an all-around productive member of society through Christ.
I came to Grace centers of Hope with the hopes of creating a new life free from addiction and misery. Over 6 years later I am still sober and happy to still be a part of Grace Centers of Hope!
I love that Grace Centers speaks hope and life into their clients. Grace meets their basic needs (and above) by offering a clean place to stay, 3 meals plus snacks every day, toiletries, case management and church services. They are dedicated to meeting their needs so the client can work through past trauma, wrong mindsets and work toward a productive, healthy future.
Amazing organization! Such an incredible mission that helps so many men, women and children struggling with homelessness, addiction and abuse.
Grace Centers of Hope helped me get my life, and my family back. After years of expensive rehabs, I have been sober for 4 years now after coming to GCH.
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GCH saved me and my daughter Avery's lives. They helped me dealwith my addiction to opiates and men. And helped me become a wonderful new mother. Without them i wouldn't be here. And They helped me stay healthy during my pregnancy.
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I want to say I hope everyone eating Thanksgiving dinner today have a blessed dinner and life. In Jesus name amen
Without a doubt Grace Centers of Hope was instrumental in me getting my life back. I came to GCH heavily addicted to drugs and alcohol almost three years ago. I completed their one year drug and alcohol recovery program, and for a time was employed by GCH as a Resident Assistant. I have since moved on and I am entering my Sophomore year in college when the Fall semester starts. None of this would have been possible without God and Grace Centers of Hope.