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Intelligent and practical action! Focus: HOPE is a nationally recognized civil and human rights organization in Detroit, Michigan. Our mission is to use intelligent and practical action to fight racism, poverty and injustice. Our programs include a food program for eligible mothers, children and senior citizens; education and training in information technology, manufacturing and engineering; community arts programs; community and economic development initiatives; a manufacturing operation; children's day care and education, conference facilities, and volunteer and outreach activities. |
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Camp Donations Doubled Focus: HOPE's Center for Children Summer Camp has been selected to participate in the 2008 Detroit Free Press Summer Dreams Program. Find out here how your support can result in twice as many scholarships for deserving youths. Volunteers Needed! We are looking for volunteers to help plant 27 trees in our new Cool Cities Park on Saturday, May 17. Bring your shovel and help out between 8 a.m. and 12 noon at the park located on the southeast corner of Oakman Boulevard and Woodrow Wilson in Detroit. We also will be planting an urban garden and cleaning up an overgrown lot. Sign on by calling Stephanie at 313.494.4468. |
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm helped Focus: HOPE kick off our anniversary year. She attended a press conference with Eleanor Josaitis, co-founder, The Honorable David Kerwin (left) and Focus: HOPE graduate William Motts II with his wife, Paula.
40th Anniversary Year Launched
Focus: HOPE officially kicked of our 40th Anniversary year with a press conference at which Governor Jennifer M. Granholm praised the organization's "consistent voice in the fight to end racism, injustice and poverty." Click here for the press release and background materials.
Collecting memories
As part of our 40th anniversary, we are collecting memories from people whose lives were affected by Focus: HOPE -- perhaps as a recipient from the food program, graduate of our education programs, or participant in various diveristy initiatives over the years. We want to hear from you. If you have been touched by Focus: HOPE in any way, please submit your thoughts via this link. If you have photos or other memorabilia you would like to donate to us, please send an email to media@focushope.edu.
