FOCUS assists San Diego County underprivileged, disabled and military children in need, from birth to age 21. Our Directors of Projects gather information about the needs of children, either directly or through accredited agencies, and then present proposals for aiding these children to the FOCUS Board and General Membership. We refer to these proposals as “Projects”
Directors of Projects
Barbara Donahue & Carin Cross
projects@focus-sdkids.org
CURRENT MONTH PROJECTS
December 2020
Agency: ASELTINE SCHOOL
Mission: 64% of Aseltine school families are living in or below the poverty line. 72% of the students qualify for free breakfast and lunch. Many students receive their main meals at school. Aseltine is having in-person school two days/week. There is concern for their nutritional needs when the children are not in school, especially over extended vacation periods. The school provides families with non-perishable food items for their homes.
Request: Assist in their “Help Feed Our Families Program” by purchasing food staples for their Food Pantry.
Amount: $ 800
Shopper: Nanci Copley
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Agency: SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN
Mission: Provides services to children and families struggling with mental, emotional and behavioral problems. They are offering a “virtual “ shopping experience to provide holiday gifts for the children in their programs.
Request: Purchase toys from their “Wish List”.
Amount: $800
Shopper: Barbara Donahue
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Agency: TRAVELING STORIES
Mission: Encourages reading in children by going out into the community with Story Tents and books. Volunteers work with each child. Currently, the program continues virtually. Children earn Book Bucks for each book read, which they redeem for toys, games, etc.
Request: Assist them in providing these reading incentives by purchasing items from their wish list.
Amount: $ 800
Shopper: Nanci Copley
Just a few of the agencies we proudly support.
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