A Foundation of Children United to Succeed, Inc.
"Developing a Future of Hope & Possibilities"
804-533-4414 (No Soliciting)
About F.O.C.U.S.
A Foundation of Children United to Succeed, Inc (F.O.C.U.S.) began as an after-school program for at risk African American males in the Cleveland Public Schools, in Cleveland Ohio. It began as an intervention program designed to promote educational encouragement, unity, academic achievement, personal development, and positive character traits, for African American males ages 5 - 16 years old. It began as a program which operated two days a week after school. By providing extra guidance and alternative lessons including positive character building and life skills activities, this program intended to be a stepping stone for a productive educational future for students. Today, A Foundation of Children United to Succeed, Inc continue to focus on enhancing the learning and development of the entire child.
Mission
The mission of A Foundation of Children United to Succeed, Inc. (F.O.C.U.S.) is to serve as a steadfast pillar in transforming the lives of youth by expanding access to learning, leadership, and life opportunity. We empower young people to achieve their highest potential socially, educationally, financially, physically, morally, and spiritually through dynamic, student-centered programs, mentoring, and skill-building initiatives that turn vision into action and dreams into reality. Through innovative instruction, community partnerships, and the F.O.C.U.S. Mobile Achievement Center, we remove barriers to success and meet youth where they are. We equip students with essential literacy, workforce, and financial skills, nurture their God-given talents, and inspire them to lead with purpose, integrity, and responsibility in their families and communities. (Luke 6:43-45).
Vision
To be a highly effective and powerful youth program facilitating and enhancing the quality of life for all participants. (John 10:10)
Integrated Leadership
Maximizing creativity and problem-solving potential by using a student – centered approach that turns visions into reality which results in lasting change (Luke 18:15-17).
Beliefs
Each person affiliated with A Foundation of Children United to Succeed, Inc. is a valued member of our learning community. Each person (including students’ family members) is responsible for promoting positive and productive learning opportunities in an equitable and effective manner. Providing a safe and secure educational environment where students are empowered to grow emotionally and socially, develop academically and be prepared with job skills, while connecting with vital resources.
Students will develop at their fullest potential academically, social - emotionally, and physically; being transformed into individuals prepared to assume the responsibility of citizenship. To this end, we value respect, integrity, achievement through accountability, and trusting relationships. These values are the pillars of our learning and developmental community. (Titus 2:7-8)
Values / Pillars of Our Learning Community
Integrity
Dignity
Faith
Resilience
Accountability
Moral Excellence
Cooperation & Interdependence
Ways to Support and Payments
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Thank You
Your support and contributions enables us to fulfill our mission.
Non-profit Statement
A Foundation of Children United to Succeed, Inc is an IRS-designated 501 (c) (3) Exempt Charitable (84-2701666) which carries out a charitable mission in accordance with all IRS guidelines governing such entities. Monies donated to A Foundation of Children United to Succeed, Inc are used to carry out our mission.