by alex-focus | Oct 9, 2024 | Blog, Publications
Understanding How Poverty is Measured in the United States Have you ever wondered how poverty in the United States is calculated? The way we define and measure poverty has a significant impact on the reported figures and the way we address the issue in local...
by alex-focus | Oct 9, 2024 | Blog, Publications
Taking Action: Small Steps to Serve Our Neighbors in Need While poverty in America seems overwhelming, each of us has the power to truly make a difference. You can start small! Simple acts of kindness can transform lives, including your own, and make the Lord’s...
by alex-focus | Oct 9, 2024 | Blog, Publications
FOCUS Staff Reflects on the Words of St John Chrysostom FOCUS North America staff from across the country gather monthly to strengthen their commitment to the FOCUS ministry and develop their shared vision as a team. In late September, they met to begin reflecting on...
by alex-focus | Oct 9, 2024 | Blog, Publications
Reflection on Poverty & Almsgiving Steve was also invited to share thoughts on our Orthodox Christian response to poverty with the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh’s Stewardship Team. He contrasted the high bar we set regarding prayer and fasting with the...
by alex-focus | Oct 9, 2024 | Blog, Publications
Interim Executive Director Promotes New Homeless Shelter Initiative in Phoenix Two weekends ago, Interim Executive Director Steven Chrisoforou visited Phoenix, AZ to support the development of a new FOCUS Center, recently announced here. As part of this visit, Steve...
by alex-focus | Jul 5, 2023 | Blog, Publications
A Special 4th of July Treat for Our Friends in the Twin Cities We hope you had a very happy 4th of July! Thanks to a loving volunteer at FOCUS Minnesota, neighbors who rely on their bagged lunch outreach received something special for the Fourth…homemade cookies...
