CLINTON TWP, Mich. — Mar. 6, 2026 — The Vitale Family of Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market presented a $15,000 donation to Hope Network as part of its ongoing Emma’s Hope Autism Awareness campaign. The check presentation took place on Mar. 6, 2026 at the Clinton Township store celebrating a longstanding partnership between the grocer and the national nonprofit.

Hope Network is a Michigan-based non-profit that provides life-changing services that bridge care gaps for 30,000+ people all across our state. Its mission is to break down barriers, fill care gaps, and redefine what’s possible for the people that live in our communities.

Since 2018, a portion of all sales from Emma’s Hope fresh sauces along with customer donations collected in stores during April’s Autism Awareness Month has been donated annually to Hope Network. Through the generosity of Vince & Joe’s customers and the continued support of the Vitale family, the campaign has now raised more than $100,000 to support autism services across Michigan.

The campaign holds special meaning for the family. Co-owner Joe Vitale’s granddaughter Emma has autism, and the family understands firsthand the importance of organizations like Hope Network that provide vital support and resources to families throughout the state.