Nuestra misión

Recognizing the dignity and beauty of every person, we pledge intelligent and practical action to overcome racism, poverty, and injustice. And to build a metropolitan community where all people may live in freedom, harmony, trust and affection. With special consideration for history, economic station, place, culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender, and race, we affirm this pledge. - Enero, 2024

Nuestra historia

En 1968, ocurrió algo importante.

Padre William Cunningham y Eleanor Josaitis

While the nation was divided over civil rights, courageous people stood up for what was right. Father William Cunningham, Eleanor Josaitis and a small band of determined people started a movement. They pledged intelligent and practical action to fight racism, poverty, injustice, and Focus: HOPE was born.

Over the years, Focus: HOPE has become a trusted community anchor. Our work is built on the idea that opportunity can change everything. For over 56 years, Focus: HOPE has continued to fight racism, poverty, and injustice. Our mission today is as critical as ever. With passion, persistence, and you as a partner, we will continue the legacy of our founders. Together, we will make their work live on.

Padre William Cunningham y Eleanor Josaitis
Focus Hope Marcha histórica con pancarta
Enfoque: ESPERANZA

Nuestro impacto

Cada año, Focus: HOPE atiende a miles de miembros de la comunidad en todo el sureste de Michigan.

Through our programs, we provide an intergenerational and holistic mix of services to help disrupt the effects of racism, poverty, and other forms of social injustice. For a more in-depth look at the work we do in our community, take a look inside our 2023 impact report, download it here.

View past year’s Impact Reports here:

2022 Impact Report

2021 Impact Report

2020 Impact Report

2019 Impact Report

Aprendizaje temprano

1,380

Total Early Head Start Programming Hours

99

Students enrolled in our Early Head Start Program

1,020

Total Head Start Programming Hours

204

Estudiantes inscritos en el programa Head Start

* All statistics are from calendar year 2023

Desarrollo de la mano de obra y educación

463

Estudiantes matriculados

77.1%

Students placed

$8.5M

2023 Economic Impact: $8,591,422,36

Alimentos para personas mayores

269

Distribution Sites

41,366

Seniors served through our program

Generación de la promesa

16

Socios comunitarios

47

Student Participants

10

Escuelas participantes

Apoyo a los voluntarios

7,250

Voluntarios

18,831

Hours contributed by volunteers