by alex-focus | Jun 27, 2023 | Blog, Publications
One FOCUS Volunteer’s Journey with Ex-Offenders in St. Louis In the Gateway City of St. Louis, MO, FOCUS Director, Fr. Matthew Mcdonald and a handful of FOCUS volunteers have been reaching out to ex-offenders, walking with them on their journey back to a life on...
by alex-focus | Jun 27, 2023 | Blog, Publications
Planting the Seeds of Christ’s Love in Detroit FOCUS Detroit is partnering with Oasis of Hope Christian Church and Living Waters CDC to work at the Garden of Hope.The Garden of Hope was started by Danielle May to engage the parish in bringing fresh produce to...
by alex-focus | Jun 27, 2023 | Blog, Publications
The Orthodox Volunteer Corps (OVC) and FOCUS Come Together to Serve in Cleveland The Orthodox Volunteer Corps (OVC), the newest agency of the Assembly of Bishops, was established to prepare young adults for a lifetime of sharing Christ’s love by helping them to embark...
by alex-focus | Jun 27, 2023 | Blog, Publications
Youth and Young Adults Learn About Poverty and Understanding in Kansas City 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...
by alex-focus | Jun 27, 2023 | Blog, Publications
Return Gifts of Love from a Former St. Herman House Resident Paul Finley, outgoing director of St. Herman House – FOCUS Cleveland has been quoted as saying, “The poor have a great capacity to give.” Someone who has received mercy and compassion can know the impact of...
by alex-focus | Mar 17, 2022 | Blog, Publications
Three Women Who Met Christ This Lent, support simple acts of service.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...
