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Focus on Renewal

Young Children Learning the Value of Giving

July 22, 2010

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Local students fill collection jars with donations of spare change 

Children and youth in the Sto-Rox area school district  recently participated in the Pasta for Pennies program to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, sponsored by Olive Garden. This national fundraising program supports the fight against blood-related cancers, helps fund important life-saving initiatives and provides critical services to patients and their families.  click to continue

Tagged as: Allegheny County Non Profit Organization, Health, Leukemia, Preschool education

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Like Golf? Check Out Anysys Tickets Fore Charity

June 30, 2010

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Focus On Renewal (FOR) is participating in the ANSYS TICKETS Fore CHARITY program, as part of the Mylan Classic Presented by CONSOL Energy, August 30-September 5 at Southpointe Golf Club in Canonsburg. As with all PGA TOUR sanctioned events, 100% of the net revenues generated by the tournament will be donated to Focus On Renewal and other participating charities. For a ticket click to continue

Tagged as: Allegheny County Non Profit Organization, Childrens education, McKees Rocks Pennsylvania

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How About a Non-Selling Fundraiser?

June 22, 2010

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Focus On Renewal’s Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) is participating in the GFS Fun Funds program. This “non-selling” fundraiser generates quarterly cash rebates to Focus On Renewal for PCHP, an intensive home visiting component that is part of the agency’s Positive Parenting Preschool Program.

The Positive Parenting Family Support Centers provides programs to click to continue

Tagged as: Allegheny County Non Profit Organization, Child abuse, Children Youth and Family

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St. Malachy School Students Learn How Spare Change Can Help Others

June 7, 2010 Focus on Renewal
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Students at the Kennedy Township school wear uniforms on most days, but are permitted to “dress down” on selected days by making a donation to nonprofit organizations such as Focus On Renewal. With the money raised from the school’s recent dress down fundraiser, Focus On Renewal will purchase books and educational toys for its Parent [...]

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McKees Rocks Will Have an Indoor Farm Stand Starting in June

May 20, 2010 Focus on Renewal
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The farm stand inside the Father Ryan Arts Center will resume on Thursday, June 10. Located at 420 Chartiers Avenue, the market will be open on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until October 14. This is the second year for the indoor farm stand.  Richard (Dick) O’Toole Jr., of Hampton Township, is partnering with [...]

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Cleanup Day to Beautify Beltzhoover

May 14, 2010 Focus on Renewal
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Employees at the Hilltop Community Healthcare Center in Beltzhoover are sponsoring a spring cleanup day on Wednesday, May 19 from 3 to 5 p.m.  Instead of their regularly scheduled meeting, staff members will pick up trash and clear debris to spruce up the area.   The center is seeking

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Focus On Renewal Volunteer, Recognized for His Community Service

April 30, 2010 Focus on Renewal
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Frank Koger, a 30+ year volunteer at Focus On Renewal (FOR) received a Jefferson Award at the Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History. He was one of 50 individuals selected for the program administered locally by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. This is a photo of Frank Koger volunteering at Focus On Renewal’s Father Ryan Arts [...]

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Robert Morris University Students Show Support For Focus On Renewal

April 20, 2010 Focus on Renewal
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The Robert Morris University  American Marketing Association (AMA) students hosted a kick-off event at a recent RMU men’s basketball game, where they sold raffle tickets on behalf of Focus On Renewal FOR. Those who purchased a raffle ticket were entered in a free throw contest. From L to R: Jamie Hayden (RMU AMA member), Justin Bellvia (RMU [...]

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Focus On Renewal Receives Two Major Grants

April 13, 2010 Focus on Renewal
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Focus On Renewal (FOR) is pleased to announce two recent grants. The nonprofit social service agency was awarded $260,000 from the Richard King Mellon Foundation and $135,000 from The Heinz Endowments.  The Richard King Mellon Foundation grant is for operational support, as well as a new arts program for the children who attend the Mooncrest [...]

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Martin Public Relations Begins Partnership with Focus On Renewal

March 23, 2010 Focus on Renewal
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 The story tellers of Martin Public Relations have expanded their partnership portfolio by establishing a relationship with Focus On Renewal (FOR).   “Focus On Renewal has such a strong brand in the non-profit arena of Pittsburgh and we are delighted to have the opportunity to put our marketing expertise to work for them.  Not only will [...]

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