FOCUS North America

Facing the needs of our neighbors, together.

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The 2026 Backpack Program has launched! 🎒📚

Help equip 3,500 students with the supplies they need to start school with confidence and hope. 💙

Start a Backpack Project or make a gift today: https://t.co/L5AfLJ7E1H

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As we approach Pentecost, we remember that the Holy Spirit sends us outward—to serve, comfort, and make Christ’s love visible. 💛✨

From Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, the mission remains the same. May the Spirit strengthen us to love and serve wherever we are sent. ☦

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Wishing you a Blessed Feast of the Holy Ascension of our Lord! ☦ 🤍

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At a recent appreciation event, the FOCUS Houston community gathered in gratitude for the mothers, children, & families served through this ministry. We were reminded that this work is about more than meeting needs—it’s about dignity, presence, and love.
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Earlier this month in Philadelphia, 170+ people gathered as a living expression of the Church. ❤

Together they raised $37,000 for FOCUS Philadelphia—supporting meals, relationships, and dignified care for neighbors in need.

Read more: https://t.co/Ha6JwLACX7

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What if no mother had to walk alone? 💙

FOCUS Houston began with a simple conviction: there is a growing need to support mothers—not just with resources, but with real connection.

This ministry is about presence.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/LdMQdh9T9A

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The Resurrection is not something we celebrate once—it’s something we live each day.

At FOCUS Orange County, this is lived out in the quiet work of packing food boxes for elderly neighbors. In these simple acts, volunteers offer care and dignity, sharing love. ☦️

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What does it look like when the Church goes into the streets?

At FOUCS Philadelphia, supporters bring food, care, and connection to neighbors in need. ☦

This is what it means to be the hands and feet of Christ. ❤

👉 Give: https://t.co/thj0eRPUry

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Chris came to FOCUS Cleveland broken by loss, illness, and addiction. He was met with patience and care, and began to rebuild.

Today, he’s working full-time and preparing for his own apartment. “I can’t imagine where I’d be without FOCUS.”

👉 Give at https://t.co/thj0eRPUry

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A woman who joins us at FOCUS Philadelphia shared:

“The food is hot, delicious, and served with love…thank you for treating us with respect.”

This is the joy of Pascha—dignity, love, and Christ present in our neighbor. ☦️

👉 Make your Paschal gift: https://t.co/thj0eRPUry

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Christ is Risen! ☦️

Life has triumphed over death, and hope is restored. At FOCUS, we see the Resurrection every day—lives renewed with dignity and care.

Because of a generous donor, gifts are matched up to $70K this Paschal season. ❤

👉 Give at https://t.co/thj0eRPUry

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This week, we continue celebrating the volunteers who bring the love of Christ to life in communities across the country. ❤

In the past year, 8,351 volunteers offered over 23,000 hours of service—each one a quiet yes to loving their neighbor.

This is the joy of serving. ☦️

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This week, we give thanks for the many volunteers who make this work possible. ❤️

This is more than service. It’s the joy of the Resurrection, lived out in real ways across our communities.

To every volunteer, thank you for helping us make love visible! 🫶

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We're excited to introduce Randy Post as the first-ever Center Director of FOCUS San Francisco!

From YES Intern to Center Director, Randy’s journey is a powerful witness to faith in action.

👉Read more at https://t.co/JvgltkE7NW.

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Christ is risen! ☦️✨

Our Executive Director, Steven Christoforou, shares how the Resurrection calls us to make God’s love visible.

Thank you for helping us bring Paschal joy into the world! ❤️

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This Holy Week, we are invited to witness the fullness of Christ’s love—a love given freely for the life of the world.

We will be stepping away from social media and look forward to proclaiming, “Christ is Risen!” with you on Pascha.

Wishing you a blessed Holy Week.

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Wishing you a Blessed Feast of the Entrance of Our Lord into Jerusalem! ☦ 💚

"Hosanna in the highest, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord."

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"God is wondrous in His saints." (Psalm 67:36) ☦

FOCUS North America has officially named St. Basil the Great and St. Maria of Paris as our patron saints.

May their example guide us, and may their prayers strengthen us in this work. 💙

👉Read more: https://t.co/zyj4ogtTST

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Help shape the future of FOCUS North America! ✨

As we grow, we’re exploring new ways to live out faith through service, hospitality, prayer, and community. Your input will help shape future programs.

📝 Take the survey by April 17: https://t.co/aKyNAWaPug

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As we near Holy Week, Lent calls us to examine our hearts—not our accomplishments. 🙏💜

Repentance means turning toward one another in mercy.

As Fr. Thomas Hopko teaches, love is expressed through forgiveness. In this, hearts are softened and love restored. ☦️

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