Gratitude Tuesday

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 observing “Giving Tuesday,” the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, which has become a...

YES Austin – College Day

On Saturday, October 27th, YES was blessed to serve with a wonderful group of college students at Community First! Village in Austin, TX. This incredible ministry is a 51-acre master planned community that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive...

God Gives The Increase

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 plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own...

Childhood Poverty: how can we take the next step?

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 around 15 million children in the United States who live below the federal poverty threshold (21%)....

Stereotypes vs. Compassionate Thinking

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 St. Louis. After an introduction from Fr. Patrick, director of FOCUS Gateway City, groups formed and rotated between accomplishing needed...