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Detnews.com MetroState
Jan 19The Detroit News has recognized our state's heroes as Michiganians of the Year since'78. Honorees are residents who dreamed big, fought the odds or in some way made a difference in the lives of their fellow citizens. The late Eleanor Josaitis of Focus:... »
Some Focus: HOPE job training programs saved
Detnews.com MetroState
Dec 01Detroit — A week after Focus: HOPE said it would shut down its work training programs because of federal funding cuts, the organization has announced new grant funding will keep some of those programs alive. »
State grant keeps Focus: HOPE job programs alive
Detnews.com MetroState
Nov 30Detroit— A week after Focus: HOPE said it would shut down its work training programs because of federal funding cuts, the organization has announced new grant funding will keep some of those programs alive. »
Focus: HOPE to lay off workers, suspend training programs amid funding cuts
Freep.com Outdoors Blog
Nov 23Focus: HOPE, which has helped thousands of metro Detroiters through its job training and social service programs, will lay off nearly a third of its employees and suspend its training programs because of cuts in federal funding. »
Focus: HOPE students struggle with training program suspensions
Freep.com Outdoors Blog
Nov 23The meetings began about 11 a.m. Tuesday -- they were mandatory and ominous. By noon, news had spread around the campus that Focus: HOPE was forced to suspend the majority of its work force training programs. "I'm crushed," said Fred Hodge, 38, a chemi... »
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Focus: HOPE to lay off workers, suspend training programs amid funding cuts
Freep.com Outdoors Blog
Nov 23Focus: HOPE, which has helped thousands of metro Detroiters through its job training and social service programs, will lay off nearly a third of its employees and suspend its training programs because of cuts in federal funding. »
Focus: HOPE students struggle with training program suspensions
Freep.com Outdoors Blog
Nov 23The meetings began about 11 a.m. Tuesday -- they were mandatory and ominous. By noon, news had spread around the campus that Focus: HOPE was forced to suspend the majority of its work force training programs. "I'm crushed," said Fred Hodge, 38, a chemi... »
Detroit Complete Streets Symposiums
Wheelhouse Detroit
Oct 25Detroit Complete Streets Coalition is hosting a symposium on Complete Streets. There are two identical sessions, so plan to attend the one most convenient for you! About this event Participants will learn about complete streets, discover some local exa... »