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Free Tax Preparation Available
Accounting Aid Society volunteers are helping prepare tax returns in our Westside Food Center. Read More »
Career Fair aims to put Detroiters...
Revving up the Motor City Career Fair on October 7 will offer resources and employment opportunities. Read More »
Computer donations needed
A large donation of gently-used computers would sustain classes for low-income residents. Read More »
Job training for Wayne County...
Focus: HOPE is launching two job training classes in February for residents of Wayne County. Read More »
Volunteers help with FASFAs
College-bound students received help with the federal financial aid form. Read More »
Plastic Omnium partnership expands
Our partnership has expanded with a donation of $100,000 by Laurent Burelle. Read More »
This is our 45th year of service!
We're inviting people to send us their memories of Focus: HOPE and how it has impacted the community. Read More »
Register for Lemonade Day
Entrepreneurial skills for children is at heart of the program. Read More »
Doula program is first of its kind...
27 women training to support mothers from pregnancy through early parenting, Read More »
Family Fun Night planned
Join the fun at our Center for Children April 22. The evening will feature hustle dance lessons, basketball --... Read More »
CFC Open House
Bring your family to the CFC Open House for dancing, food, entertainment. Read More »
Student photography exhibit open
It features work of high school students from throughout southeast Michigan. Read More »
Editor to speak on city's future
Bankole Thompson will discuss responsible civic leadership at interfaith meeting. Read More »
Workforce training is an investment
Moyers posting discusses impact of sequestration on job training programs. Read More »
Neo-Pop Artist to do workshop
Park West Galleries is bringing artist Leslie Lew to children's center Read More »
17 aspiring entrepreneurs finish...
Graduates learn how to launch successful businesses through ProsperUs Detroit. Read More »
Williams is first IMSE grad
IT student completes new degree offered by WSU and Focus: HOPE. Read More »
Focus: HOPE implements laser...
A new laser system will mark parts created in our manufaturing R&D area. Read More »
New partner provides GED training
St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center now offers GED peparation at Focus: HOPE. Read More »
Android, Focus: HOPE form...
New partnership brings jobs into the city. Gov. Snyder to attend press conference. Read More »
MTI graduate now has great career
Russell Taylor came along way from being in a gang to machinist and supervisor. Read More »
New apartments open in neighborhood...
Oakman Place Apartments provide affordable housing for families and homeless youth. Read More »
EMJ Tribute raises nearly $3...
The Eleanor Josaitis Fund for Focus: HOPE is nearly at the $3 million mark after a tribute program Saturday. Read More »
Have lunch, enroll, get a job!
Young adults invited to a speedy admissions program -- that includes lunch! Read More »
U-M teams to assist HOPE Village
Six teams of U-M students will provide recommendations on neighborhood initiative. Read More »
Broadband program exceeds goal of...
More than 5,400 from Detroit benefit from Federal broadband initiative. Funding expires in December. Read More »
Photo book reaches its goal!
Focus: HOPE will publish a retrospective of photographs taken by high school students in its diversity... Read More »
Mott awards grant to Focus: HOPE
The Mott Foundation awarded $750,000 for job training programs. Read More »
14 graduate from Comcast Connectors
High school students spent a year studying computers and were given a laptop and camera by Comcast. Read More »
12 Tuskegee Airman at Red Tail...
Free Rise Above exhibit attracted several hundred attendees. Read More »
FH IT graduates to support EAA...
Graduates of our information technology programs will provide computer support at 15 EAA schools. Read More »
Acts of Kindness mark 9/11
Volunteers performed community service on September 9th. Read More »
Coffee sales benefit Focus: HOPE
Higher Grounds has launched special blend to benefit Focus: HOPE. Read More »
Plastic Omnium donates to EJ Fund
Local company makes $300,000 donation to Focus: HOPE at WALK. Read More »
Job training press conference
On October 25, several leaders in workforce development will meet on our campus. Read More »
Neighborhood Network Launched
Focus: HOPE and nine partners are working together to impact area residents. Read More »
The Power of HOPE exhibit opens
Focus: HOPE has an exhibit in the newly-remodeled Detroit Historical Museum. Read More »
Local businesses get "face lift"
Efforts under way to improve business district along Davison. Read More »
FH safety efforts to be recognized
Group will recognize efforts to engage youth in vacant property education. Read More »
Donations and Gift Shop
Although our offices are closed for the holidays, key staff members will be checking messages. Read More »
Workforce training benefits many
Focus: HOPE CEO William F. Jones, Jr., advocates for support of workforce training programs. Read More »

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Our 2013 WALK will cover 4.5 miles this year in honor of our 45th anniversary. You can register to walk, form a team, and/or become a sponsor by clicking here. This year, the event will end right after the WALK, so get there early to enjoy food, entertainment and camaraderie.

Focus: HOPE 2012 Annual Report

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