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Focus On Renewal Receives Two Major Grants

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… Continue Reading

The Early Learning Institute Partners With UPMC Nursing Students

Building For Tomorrow  The Early Learning Institute (TELI) has recently expanded partnerships with UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing and with the University of Pittsburgh’s Early Intervention Master’s Program to help students learn about child development in real life, non-medical environments.  It’s all part of a strategic plan implemented by TELI, whose mission is to help… Continue Reading

Children at Focus on Renewal’s Butterfly Garden Receive a Holiday Treat

 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… Continue Reading

Focus On Renewal Receives Major Grant From PNC Foundation

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… Continue Reading

Focus On Renewal Halts Four Programs, Cuts Some Services

The Pennsylvania state budget impasse has created a financial crisis at Focus On Renewal (FOR), a nonprofit organization that this year marks its 40th year of providing comprehensive human services to the Sto-Rox community and beyond. Father Regis J. Ryan, Executive Director, today announced the immediate closure of four of the agency’s programs: Partners in… Continue Reading

Making a Difference in the Lives of Young Children

Image by thefost via Flickr  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… Continue Reading

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