Summer Intern Update: Gabe at FOCUS Orange County
June 30, 2021
Welcome to our interns Daniel, Elise, Gabriel, & Maria who are joining us from Project Mexico and St. Innocent Orphanage! We are so excited to have
Category: FOCUS Orange County
560 Turkeys Delivered In Orange County, California
November 12, 2020
On Friday, November 6, 2020, FOCUS Orange County helped feed our neighbors in need in a big way. We borrowed a partner’s 40 foot refrigerated
10,800 Individuals Reached Through San Juan Capistrano Food Distribution
June 3, 2020
FOCUS Orange County hosted its second of six “Emergency Food Assistance Drive-Thru Distributions” in San Juan Capistrano along with our wonderful partners & community members.
FOCUS Orange County Steps Up During COVID-19 Crisis
May 27, 2020
Glory to God! FOCUS Orange County recently received a letter from Mark Lowry, Director of Community Action Partnership of Orange County and the OC Food
San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce Announces Food Distribution in San Juan Capistrano
May 19, 2020
San Juan Capistrano, May 19, 2020: Today the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce announced that, with cooperation from FOCUS Orange County, Orange County Food Bank,
FOCUS meeting with Clergy, Ministry Leaders & Volunteers to Launch New Programs in Orange County
April 8, 2020
FOCUS OC Director Irene Basdakis invited the Orthodox clergy, ministry leaders, and FOCUS leaders to discuss the ministry of FOCUS on 3-10-20 at St. Barnabas
FOCUS Provides Food To Partners During Crisis
April 8, 2020
There are so many stories of people struggling as a result of the corona virus threat. Recently we learned the story of a young mother
Live (and Serve) in the Moment
April 8, 2020
In Orange County, CA, FOCUS volunteers serve in the moment, on the front lines, meeting people’s needs. Many nonprofits, especially those that feed the hungry,
Conference Participants Fill 100+ Bags For The Homeless
January 30, 2020
Attendees of the Annual Saint Herman’s West Youth Conference filled over 100 blessing bags to share with the homeless! Holy Transfiguration Cathedral in Los Angeles,
Finding Gratitude in All Circumstances
November 4, 2019
Recently, I was representing FOCUS North America at an Antiochian Conference. At the time, I had just been brought on as the new Director for
