The Federation of Congregations United to Serve (FOCUS) is a grassroots, multicultural, interdenominational community organization that empowers low-and-moderate income families with leadership training and skills that build relationships for community change. Since our founding in 1992, FOCUS leaders have generated more than $35 million in community improvements. Our 15 member congregations represent 30,000 families working together to improve neighborhoods. The mission of FOCUS is to develop grassroots leaders and empower people to take action to improve the quality of life for families in Orange County. We are an affiliate of the PICO National Network.
March 24, 2012
Trayvon Martin was our son…and he didn’t deserve to die. When he was shot dead a month ago his grieving parents sought answers and justice for Trayvon - and they got neither.
December 22, 2011
A new Florida coalition is pushing for answers to this foreclosure crisis.
December 20, 2011
A new coalition of faith groups and community organizations are calling for a full investigation into the mortgage crisis devastating Florida. Click for details for tomorrow's press conference.
November 08, 2011
Hector's story highlights why justice for immigrants is so important to the work of FOCUS.
A 6-month intensive field and training program for promising community leaders interested in non-partisan voter engagement.
Rev.Charlie Banks and youth from Open Door Missionary Baptist Church wear hoodies in support of Trayvon Martin.
See how PICO changes lives, strengthens families and revitalizes communities across the country.
