Pontiac-based nonprofit Grace Centers of Hope will host its 3rd annual Picking Up Pontiac initiative June 6-9, 2024, in Pontiac, Michigan. This community-driven event brings together volunteers for four days of service aimed at beautifying Pontiac through landscaping, garbage pickup, and home repairs.

Volunteer shifts are available from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 6; Friday, June 7; and Saturday, June 8; and from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, with Grace Gospel Fellowship Church offering a lunch beginning at 12:30 p.m. Volunteers will make a tangible difference in the beautification of Pontiac neighborhoods and promote the spirit of community and cooperation.

To register as a volunteer for Picking up Pontiac, visit https://signin.volunteerhub.com/Account/SignIn

For donation opportunities, please contact GCH Volunteer Coordinator Kevin Hines at khines@gracecentersofhope.org or via phone at 248-334-2187 ext. 1111.

Through initiatives like Picking Up Pontiac, Grace Centers of Hope (GCH) continues to uplift and empower the community, creating a more vibrant and welcoming environment for all those who call Pontiac home. GCH provides life-saving programs and support for individuals facing homelessness, addiction, abuse, and poverty. These programs include a one-year life-skills program assisting men, women, and families in transitioning to stable housing and employment, a two-year after-care program, a children’s program nurturing at-risk children, a Hands of Hope childcare center providing a safe environment for children, and a Career and Education Center offering resources for literacy, job skills development, and higher education opportunities.