Education Open Houses

May 14 and August 6

You can enroll at Focus: HOPE year round, but at least twice this year we will have open houses where there will be back-to-back tours and information sessions from 12 noon until 6 p.m.   The open houses are slated for May 14 and August 6. Watch our web site for details.

Call our Admissions office at 313-494-4300 anytime.  An admissions advisor will explain the education opportunities here and take you on a tour of our facilities.

Volunteers Needed for Tree Planting

Satuday, May 17

We are seeking volunteers to help plant trees at our new Cool Cities Park, clean up an overgrown lot, and plant an urban garden. Planting will be done between 9 a.m. and 12 noon -- before it gets too warm.  The park is on the southeast corner of Oakman Boulevard and Woodrow Wilson in Detroit.

Bring your gloves and a shovel and "dig in".  Contact Stephanie at 313-494-4468 if you are coming and can bring some friends. Many hands will make the work go faster!

Teen Photography Exhibit Opens

Thursday, May 29

Our annual Focus on the Mission exhibit opens with a reception starting at 6 p.m.  The exhibit features dramatic black and white photos taken by high school students in our leadership program. 

The students from city and suburban high schools come to Focus: HOPE to learn about various cultures from one another and through structured activities.  Working in groups, they photograph ethnic areas in the city.  Each student selects one photograph for the exhibit. 

You can view the photos in the Focus: HOPE Gallery, located on the second floor of the CAT building at 1400 Oakman Boulevard.  It is open during regular business hours at no charge.  The exhibit will close on August 29.

Summer Day Camp

June 23 to August 22

Summer is just around the corner.  Now is the time to visit our Center for Children to learn about the exciting summer program for children ages 3-12 (child care is available for those between 6 weeks and age 3). Children enjoy field trips, crafts, golf and tennis lessons, horseback riding, aquatics, fishing and academic enrichment activities.  Meals, snacks and field trips are included in the camp fees. 

Call 313-494-4400 for details.

Annual WALK for Justice

Sunday, October 12

Focus: HOPE's annual WALK will again feature a walk through our neighborhood as well as entertainment, food and children's activities.  Save this date and come here to see the great things happening in the city -- as well as areas that still need help.  You will be walking with others who believe in our mission of fighting racism and poverty through "intelligent and practical action." 

Holiday Music Festival

Sunday, December 7

The Friends of Focus: HOPE folk singers will present the 40th annual Holiday Music Festival starting at 3 p.m. in the North Rosedale Park Community Center.  Ticket information will be available as the event nears.