“House of Blues’ concert at Downtown Disney benefits Focus Orange County


Over 1000 people attended the Dec. 3rd Disney House of Blues charity concert benefiting FOCUS Orange County and two other local charities. FOCUS Orange County collected 150 cans of food for the food pantry at El Dorado Motel, which makes the food available to the many working poor families staying at its motel and the neighboring Valencia Motel.

In November, FOCUS Orange County began its weekly meal ministry at the Valencia, where 100+ meals are served each Sunday night by FOCUS volunteers. Working poor families may also receive clothing items that have been donated.

Stocking the El Dorado’s food pantry is just one more way FOCUS Orange County is working with area Orthodox churches to make sure that working poor families will not have to choose between food or shelter this Christmas.

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FOCUS Orange County providing food and hope for area’s working poor

November marked the beginning of FOCUS Orange County’s weekly food ministry to the area’s working poor.  And its collections for a local food pantry will help insure that needy families will not have to make the difficult decision between a place to stay or food to eat. Click here to read more!

Theodora Polamalu "Restoring Living Icons" in Pittsburg and nationwide

Join Theodora, a valued member of the FOCUS North America Advisory Board, for dinner and conversation on January 25, 2011, in Pittsburgh. Hear Theodora share how "Restoring Living Icons" helps Christians fulfill their Gospel calling to see Christ in others. Click here to learn more about this worthwhile event!

There is still time to Double Your Gift Today!

With your support in 2011, FOCUS North America hopes to have directors at all of our seven current FOCUS Centers, help even more people in need, double the number of students reached through the YES (Youth Equipped to Serve) program and support new partner ministries. Learn how your gift today can double in value to provide twice as much help! Click Here to read more.

Save the date: FOCUS NA at Saint Katherine College

Fr. Justin, Executive Director of FOCUS North America will present a lecture at the St Katherine College Inaugural, August 29, 2011, on a life-long orientation to helping those in need. Click here to learn more about Saint Katherine College’s opening in September 2011 and their commitment to faith and service!