Category: Blog

New Year, New Resolutions!

January 8, 2019

We are officially one week into the new year of 2019! Praise Be to God! Did you make any resolutions for the new year? How

In The Spirit of St. Nicholas

December 21, 2018

This Advent season, local Orthodox Communities across the country have been partnering with FOCUS to share their blessings. In Minnesota, moving to a new home

FOCUS COMPETING AGAINST TOP 5 DETROIT CHARITIES-DONATE TO HELP WIN $20,000

December 14, 2018

Detroit, MI Dec. 14, 2018— An outpouring of votes and support for FOCUS Detroit from a city-wide network of volunteers, donors, and local community members

FOCUS NAMED TOP CHARITY IN DETROIT-VOTE TO HELP WIN $20,000

December 3, 2018

Detroit, MI Nov. 29, 2018— Detroit News named FOCUS Detroit one of the top 15 charities in the city and launched a competition that will

Gratitude Tuesday

November 1, 2018

This month, FOCUS is preparing for GRATITUDE TUESDAY on November 27th. You might be asking “what is Gratitude Tuesday?” You are probably more familiar with

God Gives The Increase

October 3, 2018

I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. Now he who

Childhood Poverty: how can we take the next step?

September 5, 2018

This summer, FOCUS partnered with communities across the country who committed themselves to understanding local needs and taking action to make a difference! There are

Stereotypes vs. Compassionate Thinking

August 6, 2018

Last week at the OCA All American Council, about 50 teens from all over the country had a chance to visit FOCUS Gateway City in

Walkabout: FOCUS Pittsburgh trauma recovery model drawing national attention

July 30, 2018

“FOCUS Pittsburgh knew it was onto something when it piloted its model for strengthening communities — starting with the knowledge that social service help

Announcement: Appointment of FOCUS Center Director