Serving Bridgeport with Faith, Food, and Fellowship
In every city there are neighbors who feel unseen, unheard, or forgotten. FOCUS Bridgeport exists to change that by bringing people together around the table in a spirit of hospitality, dignity, and Christ-centered service.
What began as a shared vision among Orthodox Christians from parishes across the region is growing into an active ministry serving children and families in partnership with a nearby school. Through community meals, volunteers prepare food, build relationships, and create a welcoming space where neighbors can gather to strengthen our community and find fellowship and support.
With your support, and God’s help, we plan to expand this ministry in response to the needs of the school families and the wider community. Volunteers are at the heart of this work, and we would love to welcome you to be part of it.
To learn more, volunteer, or support the work of FOCUS Bridgeport, please contact Linda Kolton, Center Director
Come serve, share a meal, and help make Christ’s love visible in Bridgeport.
Help Grow the Ministry
Thanks to the generosity of the Orthodox Vision Foundation and faithful supporters, FOCUS Bridgeport is now serving local families with meals, friendship, and Christ-centered care.
But this is only the beginning. Your support helps the ministry grow, sustain its programs, and reach more neighbors in need.
Be part of bringing Christ’s love to Bridgeport.
Donations by check can be mailed to:
FOCUS North America
PO Box 645039
Pittsburgh, PA 15264-5039
Please include FOCUS Bridgeport in the memo line.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Donate Stock
We’re able to accept donations in the form of stock, government (including municipal) debt and corporate debt through the Depository Trust Company (DTC).
Corporate Matching Gifts
Many companies have charitable matching programs, in which they will match their employees’ charitable contributions. Contact your Human Resources department to find out if your employer will match your gift to FOCUS.
Planned Giving
Learn more about our Legacy Society, including how we handle bequests, beneficiary designations, and donor recognition.
CFC
If you are an employee of the federal government, you can support FOCUS through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) by indicating our code on your pledge form: 19541.
Donor Advised Funds
Donor advised funds allow you to combine favorable tax benefits with flexibility in giving. If you have a DAF established, you can recommend a gift to FOCUS using the “DAF Direct” app on our website.
Become a Supporting Parish
Your youth group, women’s or men’s group, or the entire parish can be a vial part of continuing the work of FOCUS North America
For more information on the different ways you can help make FOCUS ministries possible please e-mail our Director of Development, Sarah Werner, at JavaScript required to view address
