Grace Centers Of Hope Hosts 4th Annual "Men On A Mission" Softball Tournament In Rochester Hills, July 22 - 23
Grace Centers of Hope today announced that its 4th Annual "Men on a Mission" Softball Tournament will be held on Friday, July 22 - Saturday, July 23 at Borden Park located at 1400 E. Hamlin Rd. in Rochester Hills.
- Detroit, MI (1888PressRelease) June 10, 2011 - Proceeds from the tournament will support the Grace Centers of Hope Men on a Mission Mentoring Program, which helps program participants who have overcome their own issues of addiction and homelessness pursue a college education or vocational training.
"Grace Centers of Hope is an active force for change in communities throughout southeast Michigan by the helping homeless return to mainstream society with purpose, skills and hope for their future," said Grace Centers of Hope Chief Operating Officer Darin Weiss. "Our Men on a Mission Mentoring Program is one example of how we provide the resources to rebuild dignity and confidence among the individuals who we serve."
In addition to college tuition and vocational training, program participants receive books, transportation, school supplies, as well as a wide range of other related expenses that are necessary to support each individual's education.
The softball tournament is open to men's teams that are Class C, D or below. There will be 36 teams in this year's tournament with each team competing in at least three guaranteed games. The tournament is a Round Robin style and each team will be seeded into an elimination bracket based upon their win/loss record, runs scored and runs allowed.
Teams are limited to a maximum of 14 players. Cost for early registration is $250 per team on or before June 17, and $300 per team afterwards. Participants can register online or by phone. Each tournament participant will receive a free t-shirt the day of the event.
"We look forward to another successful event and graciously thank the softball tournament players and event sponsors for their continued support," said Weiss.
Included among the tournament sponsors are: Business Communications Systems, International Trading Solutions, and Grizzard Communications Group. Sponsorship opportunities are still available at various levels.
Grace Centers of Hope is a 501©3 nonprofit organization. All donations greater than $50 are tax deductible. To register online, become a sponsor or make a donation, visit www.gracecentersofhope.org, or contact Brandon Hahn at 248-334-2187, ext. 37 or at softball ( @ ) gracecentersofhope dot org dot
About Grace Centers of Hope
Giving hope to the helpless since 1942, Grace Centers of Hope is one of southeast Michigan's oldest and largest service providers for the homeless. Today, Grace Centers of Hope is considered one of the leading faith-based organizations in Southeastern Michigan, confronting issues of homelessness, addiction, poverty, abuse and spiritual emptiness on a daily basis. On any given night, Grace Centers of Hope provides transitional and emergency shelter to 150-200 men, women and children, in addition to serving more than 100,000 meals each year. Grace's $4.8 million yearly budget is maintained solely through corporate and private donors, exclusive of any government assistance. For more information, or to make a donation, visit www.gracecentersofhope.org.
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