FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development, Inc. provides quality services and programs, with state-of-the art technology, trained, professional staff and volunteers. FOCUS empowers our community for growth, and self-sufficiency in Essex County, New Jersey.

August 17

Story – Augustin

Thank you! FOCUS Hispanic Seniors Program of Newark, NJ   I would like to Express my gratitude to the FOCUS Hispanic Seniors Program of Newark, NJ, especially to Maria Manangao and her staff members. My dad, Augustin Hernandez-Rivera was welcomed with open arms upon enrolling into the program. He immediately felt safe and loved by […]

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June 24

Story – Pamela

Learning at the Integrated English Civic and Education Program at FOCUS NJ My name is Pamela Astudillo, I came from Ecuador on February 2014. When I came to the United States it was not easy because I had to learn the language, learn the culture and the American lifestyle. Enrolling in the Integrated English Civic […]

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June 24

Story – Cristel

Learning English at FOCUS Hispanic Center NJ   My name is Cristel Cardenas Mendoza. I came to this country in 2017. I decided to improve my English in 2018. I started to study at FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development Inc., where they helped to improve English. This year FOCUS gave me the opportunity to […]

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