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Focus on Renewal

The Kennedy Township Curves will host a food drive for the Focus on Renewal Emergency Food Pantry in March. This woman’s gym is located at 500 Pine Hollow Road in the Kenmawr Plaza.

From March 1-20, individuals who bring in a full bag of non-perishable food items to the Kennedy Curves can join and the service fee (a $149.00 value) will be waived. 

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Each year, Robert Morris University American Marketing Association students offer volunteer marketing services to help area non-profits in the community.  The local chapter selected Focus On Renewal for its current year-long marketing project.

Recently, the students partnered with the university’s student engagement office for a supply drive to benefit Focus On Renewal and the Little Sisters of the Poor. click to continue

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 In December, Focus On Renewal (FOR), a  received numerous donations from individuals, businesses and groups for the children and families we serve in our various programs.  

Although we greatly appreciate all the donations, one in particular stands out. Margie Rose and Daniel McCaffrey played “Santa” to the children who attend Butterfly Garden (FOR’s child care center) by organizing a toy drive. The couple traveled to New York City to purchase 200 toys, but ended up buying 360 gifts, which had to be shipped back to their Windgap home. Then they invited friends and family members to their house for a six-hour wrapping party.

On a cold, snowy day in mid-December, Margie and Daniel, accompanied by Joyce Mays, Angela Derringer and Mona Sarhangi, delivered the presents to Butterfly Garden, much to the delight of the boys and girls.

On behalf of Focus On Renewal and Butterfly Garden Early Learning Center, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Margie and her elves. Their unselfish acts brought joy to many local children and their families.

Sincerely,

Fr. Regis J. Ryan

Executive Director

Focus on Renewal is a nonprofit organization based in McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, PA

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Needy Families Benefit From Donated Turkey Vouchers

January 6, 2010 Focus on Renewal
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In the spirit of holiday giving, several SHOP’n SAVE stores provided customers the option to donate the free turkey vouchers they earned during a promotion held in October and November.
The Kennedy Township SHOP’n SAVE participated in the turkey promotion. According to John Barley, store manager of the Kennedy Township SHOP’n SAVE, many loyal customers chose [...]

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Focus On Renewal Receives Major Grant From PNC Foundation

December 22, 2009 Focus on Renewal
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Congratulations to Focus On Renewal (FOR) on being awarded a $15,000 grant from the PNC Foundation for its nationally accredited child care program, Butterfly Garden Early Learning Center. 
Butterfly Garden’s Director Angie Marshall said the funds will be used for

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Focus On Renewal Welcomes Six New Members to the Board of Directors

November 4, 2009 Focus on Renewal
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Focus On Renewal, a nonprofit social service agency in McKees Rocks, PA would like you to meet the six new members of our Board of Directors.  They are:

Anne Immekus, director of development at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine;
Craig Rippole, partner with Trinity Commercial Development LLC;
Portia K. (PK) Weston, professor at Point Park University;
Paul K. [...]

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Collaborating Nonprofits Provide Fresh Produce for Local Community

September 24, 2009 Focus on Renewal
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Here is an example of how two organizations are working together to improve the lives of people in the community.
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Focus on Renewal wants you to know that fresh fruits and vegetables from Kaelin Farms, along with homemade baked goods, will be for sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every  Thursday at the McKees Rocks [...]

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Kennedy Township Curves Supports Community With School Supply Drive

August 21, 2009 Focus on Renewal
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Throughout the month of September, the Curves in Kennedy Township will participate in a school supply drive to benefit disadvantaged children in local schools.
“With this drive, we have an opportunity to help local children and their families,” said Denise Carothers, owner of the Curves in Kennedy, “It’s a win-win situation for everyone, and we’re proud [...]

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Focus on Renewal Needs Nonperishable Food to Help Families in Need

August 3, 2009 Focus on Renewal
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As more individuals and families seek assistance from Focus On Renewal’s (FOR) Emergency Food Pantry, the agency is in need of nonperishable food. Individuals and groups who wish to help may donate food items at FOR’s Community Center weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Or to [...]

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Making a Difference in the Lives of Young Children

June 26, 2009 Focus on Renewal

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 Focus On Renewal, a nonprofit organization located in McKees Rocks, PA develops and implements holistic services to meet the diverse needs of individuals.  One of the many projects at this organization is the Butterfly Garden Early Learning Center.
Children who attend Butterfly Garden Early Learning Center are exploring the Pittsburgh area this [...]

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