Author: Javier Blanco

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[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1629991466322{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"] Literacy [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Nearly 85% of the juveniles who face trial in the juvenile court system are functionally illiterate, proving that there is a close relationship between illiteracy and crime. More than 60% of all inmates are functionally illiterate. Reading is a pathway to learning and...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1629991498548{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"] Schools [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] San Diego is home to special schools and programs that serve at risk youth with severe emotional disturbances and learning disabilities.   These schools and programs are underfunded and FOCUS helps fill the gap to ensure a transition to a successful future. When...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1629991540362{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"] Homelessness [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] There are more than 1.2 million homeless students across the country and 23,000 in San Diego County alone. Research shows that homelessness contributes to a wide range of challenges including psychological and physical problems, safety fears and economic struggles.  The barriers these...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1629997734975{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"] Foster Care [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Over 2,750 children and teens in San Diego have been taken from their home because of ongoing abuse and unspeakable neglect. Even after emotional and physical trauma, some children are resilient enough to be removed from this unhealthy environment...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I'm very excited to introduce you to our new FOCUS logo. The design was done by graphic designer Anabel Ruiz with Inflection Point. She presented 4 options to our website committee Sharyn Blongiewicz, Vikcy Bernitt and myself  (We are always eager to add more to...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Last month, we again had many great accomplishments. We proposed changes to our Bylaws and sent them out for vote.    We had a 100% approval and are, therefore, adopting the changes.    The bylaws will be published in the upcoming directory. Thanks to the...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What an incredible start to 2021 we have had!  I know that many of us have received our Covid vaccinations and are looking forward to the time we can meet again in person. We are continuing to monitor the situation and will take advantage of...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I wish you all a happy holiday as we near the end to the 2020 FOCUS year. While it has been challenging for sure, FOCUS continued to make a significant impact. We have been late in getting our 2021 slate of officers together, but will...