Focus on Renewal

FOR a better life

Vision

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

Mission

Focus on renewal’s programs and partnerships connect children, adults, and families with relationships, resources, and opportunities to develop and sustain a thriving community.

Values

Inclusion. Support. Partnership. Trust. Wellness.

Locations
Sto-Rox Public Library

FOR’S FATHER RYAN ARTS CENTER

420 Chartiers Avenue
McKees Rocks, PA 15136

(412) 331-1685

Sto-Rox Public Library
Library hours

Positive Parenting McKees Rocks Family Center
Learn more

Focus On Renewal Administrative Offices
Monday-Friday, 9:30 am to 4pm

Arts & Culture Programs
Schedules vary

FOR Community Resource Center

500 Chartiers Avenue
McKees Rocks, PA 15136

(412) 331-1685, extension 310

Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4 pm

FOR Positive Parenting McKees Rocks Family Center

Meyers Ridge Community Center
901 Gray Street
McKees Rocks, PA 15136

(412) 331-1685, extensions 221

Head Start building

FOR Family Foundations Early Head Start

224 Helen Street
McKees Rocks, PA 15136

(412) 771-2810

Team

Executive Director

@forstorox.org

(412) 331-1685 ext. 348

212 (1)
Adrienne Roberts

Interim Executive Director/Deputy Director

aroberts@forstorox.org

(412) 331-1685 ext. 232

217
Carrie Molitierno

Director of Finance

cmolitierno@forstorox.org

(412) 331-1685 ext.253

197 (3)
Irene Sparks

Director of Development

isparks@forstorox.org

(412) 331-1685 ext.332

208
Trevia Dixson

Director of Positive Parenting Program

McKees Rocks Family Center

tdixson@forstorox.org

(412) 331-1685 ext. 308

Rebecca Black

Director of Family Foundations Early Head Start

rblack@forstorox.org

(412) 771-2810

202
Jenny Gregory

Director of Sto-Rox Public Library

jgregory@forstorox.org

(412) 771-1222

186
Brett Douthett

CVRI Director/Program Outreach Coordinator

bdouthett@forstorox.org

(412) 331-1685 ext.210

Lynn Berman
Home Visitor, Family Foundations
lberman@forstorox.org
412-331-1685 ext.515

 

Amber Brinks
Finance Assistant
abrinks@forstorox.org
412-331-1685 ext. 254

 

Alexis Brown
Home Visitor, Family Foundations
abrown@forstorox.org
(412) 331-1685 ext. 518

 

Walt Chancellor
Site Staff Supervisor, Sto-Rox ACTES
wchancellor@forstorox.org
(412) 331-1685 ext. 236

 

Nakia Christian
Library Assistant, Sto-Rox Public Library
nchristian@forstorox.org
(412) 331-1685 ext. 366

 

Kelly Cinkan
Center Aide, Positive Parenting MRFC
kcinkan@forstorox.org
412-331-1685 ext.311

 

Monique Conley
Program Assistant, Sto-Rox ACTES
mconley@forstorox.org
412-331-1685 ext.311
Wesley Denning
Food Pantry Associate
wdenning@forstorox.org
412-331-1685

 

Shawn Duquette
Nurse, Family Foundations
sduquette@forstorox.org
412-331-1685 ext.113

 

June M. Fleming
Community Resource Center Coordinator
jfleming@forstorox.org
412-331-1685 ext.310

 

Tylavia Harris
Circulation Manager, Sto-Rox Public Library
tharris@forstorox.org
412-331-1685 ext.244

 

Tamika Huffman
Housing Specialist/Arts Coordinator
thuffman@forstorox.org
(412) 331-1685 ext. 238

 

Tyrone Jackson
Outreach Professional, Sto-Rox ACTES
tjackson@forstorox.org
412-331-1685 

 

Lori Jacobs
Coach, Sto-Rox ACTES
ljacobs@forstorox.org
412-331-1685 

 

TaMesha Jones
Program Manager, Sto-Rox ACTES
tjones@forstorox.org
412-331-1685 ext.306
Kayla Linton
Parent Engagement Specialist, Family Foundations
klinton@pitt.edu
412-728-2534

 

Robin Macon
Community Engagement Specialist, Positive Parenting MRFC
emacon@forstorox.org 
412-331-1685 ext. 230

 

Kortne McCoy
Program Assistant
kmccoy@forstorox.org
412-331-1685 ext.254

 

Karen Mitchell
Behavioral Health Manager, Sto-Rox ACTES
kmitchell@forstorox.org
(412) 331-1685 ext. 247

 

Nikksa Morris
Home Visitor, Family Foundations
nmorris@forstorox.org
412-331-1685 ext.515

 

Tiann Moses
Program Assistant, Positive Parenting MRFC
tmoses@forstorox.org
412-331-1685 ext.244

 

Larry Rodgers
Operations Manager
lrodgers@forstorox.org
412-331-1685 ext.213

 

Will Rodriguez
Work Crew Supervisor, Sto-Rox ACTES
wrodriguez@forstorox.org
412-331-1685 ext.

 

Kimberly Rogers
Executive Assistant
krogers@forstorox.org
412-331-1685 ext.320

 

Kimberly Spriggs
Family Development Specialist, Kindergarten Readiness, Positive Parenting MRFC
kspriggs@forstorox.org
412-331-1685 ext.246

 

Ryan Westwood
Program Assistant, Positive Parenting MRFC
rwestwood@forstorox.org
412-331-1685 ext.244

 

Rae Zellous
Outreach Professional, Sto-Rox ACTES
rzellous@forstorox.org
(412) 331-1685 ext. 229
Board of Directors

Tracey L. Lewis, President

Ian Iuliucci, Vice President

Michael E. Wallace, Treasurer

Bruce Boni, Secretary

Mina Baker Knoll

Mrs. Marlene Banks

Terri Clemons Clark

Elaine M. Cole, MS

Dr. Rikell Ford

Chuck Fusina

Mary Mancini Hartner

Terry L. Ketchum

Anthony Reynolds

Nina Taylor

Kimberlee Tyler

Fr. Regis Ryan, Director Emeritus

Focus on Renewal: A history rooted in community
Sister Ruth and Father Ryan
Sister Ruth and Father Ryan

In 1969, amidst unrest across the country, a group of concerned citizens and activists mobilized to ensure the people of Sto-Rox were being cared for, represented, and provided with equitable opportunities to thrive.

The Focus on Renewal Sto-Rox Neighborhood Corporation, or FOR for short, was born to unite the community and provide an umbrella organization for much-needed social services in the community. From early childhood education to nutrition, support groups and mental health to arts programs, FOR quickly established itself as a pillar of the community serving neighbors young and old.

Today, Focus on Renewal shares the same commitment as its founders: creating opportunities for Sto-Rox residents to live a better life by providing a range of programs and services delivered with dignity and respect.

FOR’s staff of 30, now stretched across four convenient locations, works toward fostering a healthy body, mind and spirit for everyone in the community. We always have been, and always will be, here FOR you.

Careers at Focus on Renewal

Please find all current openings here, along with job descriptions and convenient application forms.

Financials

2021
Audit Report

2020
Audit Report

2020
Form 990

2019
Audit Report

2019
Form 990

2018
Form 990

2022
Audit Report

2023
Audit Report

Focus On Renewal DEI Pledge
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Focus On Renewal is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in our workplace. We have signed the Vibrant Pittsburgh DEI Pledge and are committed to implementing and following the strategies set forth therein. Read more about the Vibrant Pittsburgh DEI Pledge.