Saint Anne Orthodox Church

Youth Equipped to Serve (YES) is returning to St Louis March 30-April 1. Watch this video of last years trip featuring musician and FOCUS volunteer Caroline Ashkar singing Paper Cups.               Visit www.yesnorthamerica.org/front-page/yes-st-louis-mo-march-30-april-1-2012 for more details.

FOCUS North America is nourishing recovery, awakening dreams, and inspiring visions, by instilling hope to America's underserved. Thank you for joining with us.

Pittsburgh Center Director Paul Abernathy tell a story of an answered prayer and why having a FOCUS presence in the Hill District of Pittsburgh is so important.

The Polamalus, along with FOCUS North America are launching another ticket give away for December 24th's Steelers vs. Rams game at Heinz Field. Only this time, it's free to enter. The winner will receive two tickets to the game plus an autographed Troy Polamalu jersey. This would make a incredible Christmas gift to a friend or family member in the Pittsburgh area. 

There are many ways to enter, click here for more details: http://troy43.com/2011/12/18/win-steelers-v-rams-tickets-signed-jersey/

Troy and Theodora have been a remarkable blessing to FOCUS North America this football season. With the nativity upon us they have not forgotten the blessing of charity and giving. As we enter a time of deep reverance, let us not forget the example set by Christ and followed by the Polamalus.

Meet Troy Polamalu, win tickets to the last Steelers home game of the season, and own an autographed Polamalu jersey! The Polamalus with FOCUS North America are launching a contest in the effort to Tackle Poverty. Register to win online at http://bit.ly/ukyzS9. The winner will receive airfare to Pittsburgh (if needed), a signed jersey, two tickets to see the Steelers vs. Rams game at Heinz stadium on December 24th, and after the game the winners will get to meet Troy Polamalu for a photo.

The contest opens today and runs through Dec. 16th at 2pm. This is a great opportunity to win a chance to meet Troy and help the working poor and struggling. This would also make an outstanding Christmas present! Spread the word, let’s Tackle Poverty together.

This week everday icon, Georgia Kasamias tells of her trip with FOCUS North America's Youth Equiped to Serve (YES) program. Georgia is amazed what she discovers when she steps out of her small town lifestyle and into the urban core.

This week everday icon, Georgia Kazamias tells of her trip with FOCUS North America's Youth Equiped to Serve (YES) program. Georgia is amazed what she discovers when she steps out of her small town lifestyle and into the urban core.

Fr. Chris Metropulos of the Orthodox Christian Network and Bobby Maddox of Ancient Faith Radio recently conducted two interviews with Theodora Polamalu, a FOCUS advisory board member and the wife of Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu, and Fr. Justin Mathews of FOCUS North America. 

In the interviews Theodora and Fr. Justin talk about FOCUS North America’s new “TacklePoverty.org” website, the exciting first "Text2Give" Orthodox Christian campaign, a little about Troy and football and Theodora recounts the Polamalu’s journey from non-denominational Christianity to Orthodoxy.

Take a listen to both interviews and then share them with a friend: OCN, Come Receive the Light Interview  Ancient Faith Radio Interview