FOCUS Grand Rapids

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The Need

According to the 2022 US Census, 19% of Grand Rapids residents live in poverty, above the statewide rate of 13%.

Our Goal

FOCUS is bringing together Orthodox Christians and community partners to develop ministry to help our poor and unhoused neighbors. We are currently exploring an affiliation with an existing nonprofit which offers permanent supportive housing to rough 50 residents.

Turning this operation into a FOCUS Center would give it access to a variety of services that we provide to our 11 Centers across the country (policies and procedures, financial and auditing services, technology infrastructure, strategic support, etc).

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 Grand Rapids 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

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

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