Focus: HOPE is a metropolitan Detroit civil and human rights organization. Its purpose is to resolve the effects of discrimination and injustice and to build racial integration. It was founded in 1968 by Father William Cunningham and Eleanor Josaitis as an interracial movement of volunteers. Focus: HOPE today employs over 650 persons and involves over 42,000 volunteers. Focus: HOPE combines the ability to understand critical needs, to organize practical programs, and to promote a broad consensus of support. Focus: HOPE seeks to unite people in this common effort. They try to engage the widest possible range of personal talents and community resources. Their mission statement in part says: "Recognizing the dignity and beauty of every person, we pledge intelligent and practical action to overcome racism poverty and injustice." Tour presentations are available daily. They include an introduction to the educational, job-training and to the food distribution programs at Focus: HOPE. Most importantly are the tours of the educational opportunities available to high school and college students. Some unique programs include: Fast Track, the Machinist Training Institute and the Center for Advanced Technology. After graduating from these programs, your completed degree is comparable to a master's degree at an engineering university. |
