Focus: HOPE

It seems like no accident that in the middle of the mayoral madness here in Detroit, Focus: HOPE, a civil rights organization formed in the wake of the Detroit riots, is celebrating its 40th Anniversary.

Eleanor Josaitis and the late Father Cunningham founded the organization and are truly personal heroes and role models. So, here's to Focus:HOPE and their mission:

"Recognizing the dignity and beauty of every person, we pledge intelligent and practical action to overcome racism, poverty and injustice. And to build a metropolitan community where all people may live in freedom, harmony, trust and affection. Black and white, yellow, brown and red from Detroit and its suburbs of every economic status, national origin and religious persuasion we join in this covenant."

-Adopted March 8, 1968