Focus On Renewal Sto-Rox Neighborhood Corporation

Who We Are:

Focus On Renewal (FOR) is a community‑centered nonprofit in McKees Rocks dedicated to strengthening families, empowering youth, and expanding access to essential resources. Our programs and services are continually adapted to meet the most urgent needs of the Sto‑Rox community, and we work every day to create opportunities, build connections, and uplift the Sto‑Rox community with empathy, integrity, and a focus on meaningful impact.

Our Mission: 

Our programs and partnerships connect children, adults, and families with relationships, resources, and opportunities to develop and sustain a thriving community.

Our Vision: 

Citizens who are served by focus on renewal become resilient, contributing members of our community.

Our Programs and Services: 

• Family Foundations Early Head Start
• McKees Rocks Family Center
• Sto-Rox Community Violence Reduction Initiative (CVRI)
• Food & Nutrition Services (Community Food Pantry, Pet Food Pantry, Emergency Food Boxes, Senior Nutrition Boxes)
• Father Ryan Arts Center (Arts & Culture Classes and Workshops, and the African-American Celebration of the Arts)
• Sto-Rox Public Library

• Sto-Rox ACTES (Achieving Change Through Transitional Employment Services)

• Mental Health Services
• Housing Support Services
• Community Resource Center
• Health & Wellness Classes

Why Focus On Renewal?

• Our programs and services are designed to be innovative and responsive to our community members’ needs.
• Our leadership is forward-thinking and provides opportunities for our FOR Team to grow and learn.
• Our FOR Team is dedicated to serving our community members with empathy, partnership, and a shared vision for a stronger Sto‑Rox.