NEW CENTER Development
FOCUS Bridgeport
FOCUS currently operates 11 Centers across the country: everything from homeless shelters and feeding programs to support for expectant mothers and families.
FOCUS Centers are how the local Church responds to local needs, and no two are completely alike.
In Bridgeport, our Exploratory Committee (made up of 27 clergy and laity from 8 local parishes) is currently meeting to develop a vision for the ministry. Stay tuned for more details.
Our Exploratory Committee sends regular updates to all local clergy and includes members from the following parishes:
How You Can Help
A generous foundation has offered FOCUS a $45,000 matching grant. Your contribution until the end of September will help us unlock funding to get FOCUS Bridgeport ready to serve.
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
Donations by check can also be mailed to:
FOCUS North America
PO Box 645039
Pittsburgh, PA 15264-5039
Please include FOCUS Bridgeport in the memo line.
For more information in 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
