Focus: HOPE

Give Detroit

Recognizing the dignity and beauty of every person, we pledge intelligent and practical action to overcome racism, poverty, and injustice.

�� Detroit Staff

November 1, 2024

Give Detroit – A Charitable Registry

// MISSION

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.

// KEY SERVICES PROVIDED

Focus: HOPE is a nationally renowned civil and human rights organization that has been a trusted member of the community for over 55 years. Founded in 1968 by Father William Cunningham and Eleanor Josaitis and today under the leadership of Portia Roberson, Focus: HOPE provides a holistic mix of services to disrupt the effects of racism, poverty, and other forms of social injustice at all ages in southeast Michigan through its three major program areas: Early Learning, Food for Seniors, and Workforce Development & Education.

// EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

Senior Holiday Delivery is Saturday, Dec. 21, at 8 a.m. Help us feed 1,400 of our Focus: HOPE seniors this holiday season! Sign up to volunteer by emailing volunteer@focushope.edu or calling 313-494-4270.
Looking for volunteer opportunities? Focus: HOPE is always in need of volunteers! Local homebound seniors depend greatly on volunteer delivery drivers to receive their monthly food boxes. Schedule your volunteer day at .
The team at Focus: HOPE invites you to join them in creating a Vision of HOPE this holiday season! Giving Tuesday is around the corner, and your gift can help further their mission for the upcoming year. Be sure to follow Focus: HOPE on social media!
The annual Holiday Music Festival is back Sunday, Dec. 8, at North Rosedale Park Community House. Visit to learn more!