by alex-focus | Nov 1, 2024 | Blog, Publications
Thanksgiving & Living Eucharistically Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)When you were a kid, were you ever scolded for being ungrateful or not saying “thank...
by alex-focus | Nov 1, 2024 | Blog, Publications
Coming Together to Serve: FOCUS Detroit Partners with Local High School FOCUS Centers unite communities to meet the needs of their neighbors, a mission that’s vital in places like Detroit, MI., where challenges tied to poverty run deep. Through one of its Board...
by alex-focus | Oct 31, 2024 | Blog
Qualified Charitable Contributions (QCDs) Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) allow individuals aged 70½ or older to make tax-free charitable donations directly from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a qualified charity, offering unique financial and...
by alex-focus | Oct 31, 2024 | Blog
Monthly Giving A monthly donation to FOCUS North America provides consistent support that enables us to respond swiftly to those in need, offering food, clothing, job training, and essential resources. Your commitment helps us sustain life-changing programs,...
by alex-focus | Oct 19, 2024 | Blog
Combined Federal Campaign The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the official workplace giving program for federal employees and retirees in the United States. Established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, it is one of the largest and most successful annual...
by alex-focus | Oct 19, 2024 | Blog
Donor Advised Funds Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) have become one of the most popular and strategic ways for individuals and families to manage their charitable giving. In recent years, DAFs have grown significantly, offering donors a flexible, tax-efficient way to...
