Gracious Promise Foundation

The Council of State Governments just released an interesting publication that recommends significant changes in policy that affect children of prisoners, such as taking a child’s location into account when sentencing a parent and other measures that promote visitation.

“When parents are incarcerated, the impact on their children can be devastating,” said advisory board co-chair and Michigan State Senator Alan Cropsey. “There is so much we can do—from arrest to reentry—that can reduce the trauma for children and help ensure that their needs, and those of their caregivers, are being met. At last, that information is captured in this plan.”

We believe strongly that policy changes are needed to reduce the negative impact that crime has on these children. We have participated with the CSG and have been featured in their publications in the past.

The press release is available for download here (PDF document) and the full document here (also a PDF document).

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Dear Friends,

Everything is coming together in preparation for the upcoming auction of Grandma’s House. The house is not only beautiful, but it is a record of the lives of little children who have been touched by love in action. Please accept my heartfelt thanks. Your reward is coming!

We invite you to the auction event this Friday, October 16th. The bidding will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Grandma’s House Auction Brochure (Download PDF)

We are selling the property in order to liquidate our only asset. This will allow us to continue services at Gracious Promise Foundation beyond the current economic climate. Our incoming financial donations have declined over the past two years. When we free up these funds, we will be able to retain the remaining staff and keep up with budget items such as utilities, taxes, insurance, etc.

In a time where our services are needed even more, we also need your continued prayer and financial support.  Thank you to those who have given sacrificially so that we can offer hope of housing, employment, medical assistance, education, clothing and food.  Last week Jerod, a Boy Scout designated his Eagle Scout project efforts toward the homeless offenders recently released.  We are proud to say that he collected and organized volunteers in packing 152 large bags of hygiene items.

Thank you for extending your hands and love to Jesus. He sees your efforts and compassionately states “I was in prison and you came to visit me!”  - – Matthew 25:36

Touching Through Him,

Shirley A. Miller
Executive Director

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