Planting the Seeds of Christ’s Love in Detroit
June 27, 2023
FOCUS Detroit is partnering with Oasis of Hope Christian Church and Living Waters CDC to work at the Garden of Hope.
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The Orthodox Volunteer Corps (OVC) and FOCUS Come Together to Serve in Cleveland
June 27, 2023
OVC’s current cohort recently visited St. Herman House to work alongside our team at FOCUS Cleveland. While there they served a hot lunch, mulched the garden, and joined the community for prayers.
Youth and Young Adults Learn About Poverty and Understanding in Kansas City
June 27, 2023
Every spring and fall, Youth Equipped to Serve (YES), a ministry of FOCUS North America, helps coordinate day trips so that youth and young adults can be exposed to and engage with poverty in their communities. One of these trips just concluded in Kansas City.
Return Gifts of Love from a Former St. Herman House Resident
June 27, 2023
Someone who has received mercy and compassion can know the impact of such things better than anyone. Time and again, we hear of people who have been served by FOCUS ministries who then become volunteers or supporters themselves. Their gifts may not be large in a strictly monetary sense, but the heart of gratitude behind their gifts and the sacrifice of their offering is immense.
Three Women Who Met Christ
March 17, 2022
The winter in St. Paul/Minneapolis Minnesota is cold–oftentimes seeing temperatures as low as -10 degrees Fahrenheit. On one of these particularly cold yet sunny days, FOCUS Minnesota’s volunteers worked outside distributing free lunch bags to people in need when they noticed a woman lying in the recessed doorway.
Homelessness, Hygiene, and Health
February 4, 2022
“There’s an incredible negative impact in not being able to have clean clothes – on your health and on your mental state,” says FOCUS Minnesota Director, Vera Proctor. In vulnerable and marginalized communities, people suffer because the tools needed to stay clean and healthy are not available.
From the desk of FOCUS’ Executive Director
February 4, 2022
I’m excited to share that this year FOCUS Gateway City is launching a probation and parole support program to specifically help people leaving prison. This is but one of several areas of growth for FOCUS.
Holy Trinity Church in Nashville Creates Missions & Ministry Program after Partnering With FOCUS For Years
September 29, 2021
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Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve’s (FOCUS’) Back to School Program Met Community Needs by Engaging Local Parishes
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Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Nashville delivered 120 new backpacks to children facing homelessness
Three Ways YOU Can Reach Out And Make A Difference To Children Experiencing Homelessness
September 22, 2021
If you’re like most of us, you’ve probably been made aware of a need and thought “I want to serve, but I don’t know where to start”. So we’ve come up with these three ideas to help.
