Support Youth Education & Job Training in Detroit
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In honor of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all black lives, those lost and yet to be.
In memory of Donald James Josaitis (1929-2020)
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Less than a year after the 1967 rebellion in Detroit, one of the most significant racial uprisings in American history, my best friend's late grandmother, Eleanor Josaitis, co-founded Focus: HOPE alongside Fathers William Cunningham and Jerome Fraser.
For more than 50 years, Focus: HOPE has been one of the most well-known non-profits in Detroit (Alec, the friend I mentioned, was so proud of his grandma. Locals used to call her "the Mother Teresa of Detroit." They weren't wrong.)
The organization provides resources for early childhood education, youth development, job training, food justice initiatives, and anti-racist advocacy work. You can learn much more by visiting their website.
Their mission statement, adopted on March 8, 1968, says it better than I can: "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."
Ever since participating in some of the organization's Marches 4 Hope and preparing food packages for Detroit community members, I've felt galvanized by Focus: HOPE's efforts to bring my hometown closer together.
Warmly,
Aaron
In honor of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all black lives, those lost and yet to be.
In memory of Donald James Josaitis (1929-2020)
*
Less than a year after the 1967 rebellion in Detroit, one of the most significant racial uprisings in American history, my best friend's late grandmother, Eleanor Josaitis, co-founded Focus: HOPE alongside Fathers William Cunningham and Jerome Fraser.
For more than 50 years, Focus: HOPE has been one of the most well-known non-profits in Detroit (Alec, the friend I mentioned, was so proud of his grandma. Locals used to call her "the Mother Teresa of Detroit." They weren't wrong.)
The organization provides resources for early childhood education, youth development, job training, food justice initiatives, and anti-racist advocacy work. You can learn much more by visiting their website.
Their mission statement, adopted on March 8, 1968, says it better than I can: "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."
Ever since participating in some of the organization's Marches 4 Hope and preparing food packages for Detroit community members, I've felt galvanized by Focus: HOPE's efforts to bring my hometown closer together.
Warmly,
Aaron
Organizer
Aaron Robertson
Organizer
Redford, MI
Focus: HOPE
Beneficiary