Give Detroit

Focus: HOPE

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

Hour Detroit Staff

November 1, 2025

403

Give Detroit – A Charitable Registry

This summer marked Focus: HOPE’s third partnership with Wayne County. Together, they provided free fresh food to families, making a difference in the fight against rising food costs.

// 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 recognized civil and human rights organization that has been a trusted part of the southeast Michigan community for 57 years. Founded in 1968 by Father William Cunningham and Eleanor Josaitis, and now led by CEO Portia Roberson, Focus: HOPE provides a holistic range of services designed to disrupt the effects of racism, poverty, and other forms of social injustice. The organization’s programs support people of all ages through three key areas: Early Learning, Workforce Development and Education, and Food for Seniors.

Through its programs, Focus: HOPE uses practical and strategic action to inspire people and communities to acquire the tools and resources necessary to achieve their full potential. The nonprofit is always looking for individuals who want to join it in fulfilling its mission!

This past July, Focus: HOPE hosted its very first Focus: HOPE Day at the Detroit Zoo. Attendees gathered at the zoo for a beautiful day celebrating community, family, and the spirit of togetherness that fuels the nonprofit’s mission.

// EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

This holiday season, share the gift of HOPE! We’re thrilled to be featured again in the Detroit Giving Machines. Find us at Campus Martius, starting Nov. 18, and Great Lakes Crossing Mall, starting Nov. 19!
Without volunteers, many seniors would miss their monthly food boxes. Focus: HOPE needs delivery drivers across southeast Michigan. Sign up for a day of service at focushope.galaxydigital.com or call 313-494-4270 today.
Focus: HOPE’s annual Senior Holiday Delivery is Saturday, Dec. 20! A special holiday volunteering event that brings together over 500 volunteers to help deliver special food packages for 1,400-plus seniors. Call 313-494-4270 to sign up to volunteer.
Focus: HOPE’s Early Learning program is grateful to continue offering Great Start Readiness (GSRP) and tuition-based learning at the Center for Children. For enrollment details, call 313-494-4400 to learn more today!