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
Category: Blog
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
July 30, 2018
FOCUS West Central PennsylvaniaAnnouncement: Appointment of FOCUS Center Director July 24, 2018 FOCUS North America is pleased to announce the appointment of Fr. Seraphim Moslener
These Saints Show Us How To Serve Those In Need
June 27, 2018
St. Juliana the Merciful Lifelong Service The life of St. Juliana the Merciful shows us how we can serve in every stage of our lives.
Who are the poor?
June 4, 2018
Last Sunday Fr. Barnabas Powell interviewed FOCUS’ Executive Director, Seraphim Danckaert, on his live radio show Faith Encouraged. Their conversation covered the theology of caring
Eight Dimes: A Reflection on Almsgiving
April 2, 2018
During Lent, we are encouraged and challenged to struggle through some fundamental, yet difficult aspects of Christian life: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. What is almsgiving?
Building Healing Relationships Through Service
March 1, 2018
How does serving heal? When we strive to truly serve others we are not seeking to fix something that is broken or help someone who
Family of Youngstown businessman facing deportation feeds the homeless in Cleveland
February 15, 2018
“The Othman family helped feed 200 people at Cleveland’s St. Herman’s House on Friday.” Read about these St. Herman House Volunteers here
