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FOCUS . . . partnering with women for a better tomorrow. Our emphasis is on life skills resources, Microloans, and youth services through Teensight.  Please click on one of the selections to the left to learn more about FOCUS programming and events!

Check out all the great events at FOCUS during Women's History Month in March:

March 5:  Brown Bag Lunch with Debbie Crosby on Professional Image on a Budget from noon to 1:30 p.m. at FOCUS' office, 953 2nd St. SE.  Free, click here or call 293-2222 to register.

March 16:  Brown Bag Lunch with Hollie Lee on Starting Your Own Business from noon to 1:30 p.m. at FOCUS' office, 953 2nd St. SE.  Free, click here or call 293-2222 to register.

March 18:  Charlottesville Women's Fair at CitySpace from noon to 3:00 p.m.  Check out great businesses that provide services or products to women, and attend informative, fun learning sessions.  Free, but $3 donation appreciated.

March 27:  Women Empowered Lunch & Learn:  The Quick & Inexpensive Way to Set Up a Business Website with Candace Schoner and Hobby Parent from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at CitySpace.  Free, click here to register, or call 293-2222.

It's time for FOCUS' annual Appeal.  We wouldn't be able to continue helping women and families in our community without the generous contributions from our donors, whether it be through donations, volunteerism, or our loyal Flea Shoppers.  Please click here for a copy of our fall appeal letter, or click the Donate button to the right to make a secure tax-deductible donation.


Many thanks to Joyce Watson of Wine Made Simple for hosting a fantastic fun(d)raiser for FOCUS on October 25th.  Women Wine and Song was a success thanks not only to her generosity and hard work, but also because of our wonderful silent auction vendors:

Blenheim Vineyards
Momentum Pilates
Robert Redd
Becky Garrity Pottery
Charlottesville Skin & Laser
FOCUS Flea!
LOLA
Zazus Fresh Grille
Shenandoah Joe’s
Bryan Parsons Photography
Passion Parties
Candace Schoner Photography
Outlaw Design
Lapdog Productions
Teacher's Edition
Key Green Energy
Annaesthetic

Upcoming Events:

Click here to learn more about FOCUS' brown bag lunch seminars starting in 2012!

Next FOCUS Flea Art Show (flyer)  December 2, 2011 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Flea, 617 West Main Street.  Featured Artists:  Robin Hoffman and Leah Craig.  Click here for more details.

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EVENTS
See the calendar for these events in Fall and Winter:

Financial Assistance Night

Legal Assistance Night
 
Art Shows at the Flea!

Coming in 2012:
Medicare and Healthcare Advocacy Night beginning 2/28/11

Brown Bag Lunches on Timely Topics For Women (next BBL:  February 24:  The Ten Things You Need to Know About Social Media In 2012)

Flea shopping - Wednesday through Saturday

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