By Stephanie Maurice | Director of Annual Giving & Marketing
Dear Focus: HOPE Family,
As a truly difficult year for all of us draws to an end, here at Focus: HOPE we are truly grateful to have HOPE for 2021 and beyond.
Despite the many challenges of this year, we were still able to continue to serve and support our communities thanks to our #1 reason to HOPE… your support!
Your support throughout 2020 has strengthened the mission of intelligent and practical action to overcome racism, poverty, and injustice.
Because of you, we are ready to bring HOPE to 2021 through our work here at Focus: HOPE.
Thanks, as always, for being part of the Focus: HOPE family.
We wish you and your loved ones safety, comfort, and HOPE in 2021.
Because of you … the mission continues
Food for Seniors
Each month, 42,000 seniors across four counties rely on food from Focus: HOPE to supplement their grocery budgets – and we’ve had over 4,000 new signups since the pandemic began. We are making sure that seniors do not go hungry during the crisis by implementing no-contact pickup and delivery methods. With local partners, we are also distributing fresh food & bottled water to community members.
Workforce Development & Education
We are conducting virtual training and recruiting. Specialists connect with current and prospective students virtually to address needs through Focus: HOPE supportive services or connection to partner organizations. Through our virtual training platform, Microsoft Teams, and hands-on labs in virtual machines, over 100 students have graduated from virtual training!
Early Learning & Youth Development
Staff are providing students and families with virtual home visits, during which they provide educational activities as well as wraparound support services, including coordination to partner organizations for emergency relief. We are also providing basic needs support, including baby essentials packages and food boxes, through coordination with partners.
Advocacy, Equity & Community Empowerment
We are committed to helping people remain connected, informed, and on track with their educational, economic, and community goals. As a contributor to the COVID313 coalition, Focus: HOPE is co-hosting weekly virtual town halls to provide reliable, up-to-date information from trusted sources. We have also partnered with the Family Independence Initiative to provide direct cash assistance to over 500 Detroit households, to help them maintain their economic standing throughout this crisis.
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