FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to fostering community engagement, holds a monthly Forum series where experts discuss citizen-driven topics and engage with attendees through a moderated Q&A session. The October FOCUS Forum is designed to offer insights into the key priorities and strategies of local funders. Prominent figures from leading institutions […]
This forum explores five major recurring topics for Central New York citizens, as collected by FOCUS, by reviewing and insights from various local listening sessions and reports. These priority areas include: economic and workforce development, housing stability and development, community engagement and transparency, education and career readiness, and health and family support. FOCUS is now […]
Homelessness is on the rise across the U.S. and here in Central New York, increasing locally more than 60 percent since 2019. Nearly 1,200 people in our community find themselves unsheltered or in temporary settings on any given night. This forum will discuss how the community can rise to the growing challenges of homelessness and […]
FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc.'s May FOCUS Forum will present information on the continuum of technical-skills training, job placement, and educational/career advancement in place at local programs that promote equity in the achievement of job and career goals by students and adults in the area job market. The forum will highlight programs and pathways for high-school […]
