Dear FOCUS USA family and friends, Some of the most remarkable heroes in our community are those absent from storybooks and headline news. But we know who they are. Our heroes show us they CARE through their generosity and trust—and they inspire us and our volunteers to continue serving the world’s most vulnerable communities. Our heroes are living role models who LEAD by showing us how to be good and generous, virtues central to our ethics. Our heroes are the countless individuals in our community and beyond who unconditionally SUPPORT our cause. On behalf of each one of us at FOCUS Humanitarian Assistance USA, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your past and present generosity and support! We wish you and your loved ones a holiday season full of safety, warmth and happiness—and a bright and joyous year full of hope in 2021. Thank you,

Shenila Momin Chairperson and Interim CEO P.S. There is still time to take advantage of new tax incentives if you give on or before December 31st 2020. Find out how below!

As we enter the final stretch of 2020, FOCUS USA is here to help you maximize your year-end giving and tax planning. Please see below for some helpful end-of-year reminders: Give online Give by clicking the Donate tab on our website (focus-usa.org) on or before December 31, 2020. Your gift receipt for a one-time donation will be sent to you by email upon payment. Bill Pay Another virtual option is Bill Pay. Reduce the hassle and send us your contribution with the Bill Pay option directly through your online banking before December 31, 2020. PayPal Giving Fund (PPGF) Please visit FOCUS USA’s PayPal Giving Fund page on or before December 31, 2020. PPGF will contribute 100% of your donation directly to FOCUS USA and send your gift receipt by email. Give by mail Mail a check or money order directly to the FOCUS USA office postmarked on or before December 31, 2020. Gifts of stocks and securities Please reach out to FOCUS USA at 877.FOCUS59 as soon as possible to initiate transfers well ahead of December 31, 2020 as fund transfer times vary by investment agencies and firms. Would you like to give regularly and become a FOCUSSTAR? Find out more about the donor initiative at focus-usa/org/donate or download and print out our donation form. We look forward to your support and generosity before the year is over!

Highlights from 2020

Ghulomidinov Navruzshoh (pictured), another CERT volunteer in the Rushon District, used his own resources to clean and disinfect schools in his village. He and other volunteers also distributed informational awareness materials such as booklets and posters throughout the village.

City and community leaders with Focus Humanitarian Assistance USA proudly presented half a million face masks to the City of Houston just as COVID-19 cases were on the rise across Texas. Mayor Sylvester Turner accepted the reusable face masks and announced plans to distribute the donations to first responders as well as any residents living in at-risk communities.

Relying on its network of more than 35,000 trained volunteers across Pakistan, AKAH was able to quickly and efficiently gather and transport food supplies to rural and urban locations with shortages. These supplies provided families and patients in quarantine centers with access to food, reducing stress and ensuring access to essential goods.

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