About El Roi Focus
El Roi Focus was inspired by the story of Hagar in Genesis 16. Hagar found herself alone, mistreated, afraid, and uncertain about her future. She was in a place where she could have easily felt forgotten and unseen. Yet in the midst of her pain, God met her there. He saw her struggle, heard her cries, and reminded her that her life mattered. Because of that encounter, Hagar called Him “El Roi” meaning “The God Who Sees” or “The God Who Sees Me.”
That truth is the foundation of our mission. We serve people who, like Hagar, may feel overlooked, forgotten, or alone. We reach out to seniors and elders who may feel isolated, individuals experiencing homelessness who are often ignored by society, and families facing financial hardship and privation who are struggling to find hope and stability.
At El Roi Focus, we believe every person deserves to be seen. Not just noticed, but valued. Not just helped, but cared for. We strive to reflect the heart of the God who saw Hagar by extending compassion, practical support, encouragement, and hope to those facing life’s challenges.
Our mission is about more than meeting needs. It is about reminding people that they matter, that they are not forgotten, and that they are worthy of dignity, respect, and love. Through outreach, support services, education, and community connections, we seek to be a reflection of the God who sees every individual, every family, and every struggle.
Just as God saw Hagar in the wilderness, El Roi Focus is committed to seeing those who may feel invisible and walking alongside them toward hope, healing, and a brighter future.
Our Services
Senior and Elder Outreach
Comprehensive support and services for seniors and elders in our community, including wellness checks, assistance with daily living, and connection to essential resources to ensure they are seen and cared for.
Key Services
Health, Wellness & Daily Living Support
- Wellness checks and supportive home visits
- Food, hygiene products, and essential household care packages
- Light household assistance and support with everyday needs
Technology, Scam Awareness & Digital Safety
- Technology workshops covering basic computer, tablet, and mobile phone use
- Scam and fraud awareness education that teaches seniors how to recognize warning signs, avoid common scams, and respond appropriately to suspicious calls, texts, emails, and online messages
- Assistance accessing information and safely navigating online resources
Resource Navigation & Community Support
- Individual assistance locating and connecting with community resources and supportive services
- Guidance accessing programs, information, and resources that address individual needs
Social, Emotional & Spiritual Support
- Social engagement and companionship
- Supportive outreach to help reduce isolation and encourage meaningful connections
- Spiritual encouragement for individuals who desire it
Education, Safety & Independence
- Educational workshops that promote independence, personal safety, awareness, and informed decision-making
- Practical education designed to help seniors build confidence and maintain independence in their daily lives
Outcome Goal
To reduce social isolation, increase access to essential resources, strengthen digital confidence and personal safety, and promote the independence, dignity, well-being, and quality of life of older adults and seniors.
Homeless Support Services
Dedicated outreach and assistance programs for homeless individuals, providing access to shelter resources, food, hygiene supplies, and pathways to stable housing and employment opportunities.
Key Services
Food & Basic Needs
- Food distribution
- Hygiene kits and personal-care items
- Emergency clothing, shoes, and seasonal necessities
- Blankets, sleeping bags, and tents
Personal Care & Dignity Services
- Haircuts and hairstyling services
- Clothing and shoe assistance
- Laundry assistance through tokens for washing and drying clothes
- Bathing station
Identification & Documentation Assistance
- Assistance obtaining or replacing state-issued identification
- Assistance with Social Security cards
- Assistance obtaining birth certificates
- Assistance applying for benefits
Practical Support
- Access to charging stations for phones and other essential devices
- Resource navigation and referrals for shelters, healthcare, social services, and other community resources
Street Outreach & Engagement
- Street-level outreach
- Compassionate engagement and relationship building
- Connections to appropriate community resources and support services
Outcome Goal
To restore dignity, address immediate needs, reduce barriers to essential services, and connect individuals experiencing homelessness with resources and opportunities that can help them move toward greater stability and self-sufficiency.
Family Assistance Programs
Support services for families facing hardship and privation, including emergency assistance, food security programs, financial counseling, and access to community resources to help families achieve stability.
Key Services
Family Stabilization & Support:
- Assistance designed to help families overcome privation, strengthen stability, and improve overall well-being.
Resource Navigation & Referral:
- Connecting individuals and families with appropriate community resources, programs, and supportive services.
Education & Life Skills Development:
- Programs that encourage personal development, practical life skills, informed decision-making, and greater self-sufficiency.
Family Wellness & Healthy Relationships:
- Support that promotes positive family relationships, emotional wellness, communication, and healthy family functioning.
Economic Empowerment:
- Financial education, employment readiness, and other supports that encourage long-term economic stability.
Youth & Family Development:
- Activities and programs that encourage the healthy development, confidence, and success of children, youth, parents, and caregivers.
Community Engagement & Advocacy:
- Building community partnerships and increasing awareness of issues and resources that affect individuals and families.
Spiritual & Personal Development:
- Opportunities for encouragement, personal growth, purpose, and spiritual well-being consistent with the mission of El Roi Focus.
Outcome Goal Help families overcome crisis and regain stability.