Click on the above picture to see an overview video presentation of Phase One (requires Quicktime 7).

It shows the homes that have been refurbished on the street, interviews with some of the staff that are directing the rebuilding, and some "thank you's" from a few people that received a computer.

Note: Click on the following link for a 'low bandwidth' version of the video
(Quicktime 4 minimum):
Phase One (Web Quality)

[File is large---it may take 30-45 seconds to start with a broadband connection]

WANT TO HELP?
Phase One is complete and I am beginning to collect computers and accessories for 'Phase Two'.

If you would like to donate (tax deductible) a computer and/or 'accessory,' please contact me. At this point, I am looking for PowerPC's (6000/7000/8000/9000 series Macs), G3's and G4's---desktops, towers, and portables. (I was an Apple dealer in the 90's and have a lot of 'spare parts' I can use in refurbishing).

Mark Besh
Project 'originator' and Mac 'refurbisher'
[email protected]

If you like to know more about what Grace Centers of Hope is doing on Seneca Street, or in the greater Detroit area, contact:

Dr. Duren Gutierrez
Fine Arts Director and computer installation coordinator
[email protected]

OTHER WAYS TO HELP
As the video presentation mentions, there are many way you can help us with this 'work':

• Well, first off, if you are in the Detroit metro area, you can donate you time by helping with a variety of jobs that are needed to be done on Seneca Street---from 'simple' jobs like cleaning windows or landscaping to carpentry, dry wall, plumbing, electrical, and other specialized construction skills
  Volunteer Information
• You can donate your talents or networking connections in helping Grace Centers or myself in getting items donated or at a reduced price
• Donate furniture---like desks and chairs---so I can have something to put the computers on
• You can purchase the CDs produced by the "Men of Grace"
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• You can mention this 'project' to other people---it is just amazing what can be done when many people each do just a small thing.