In a feature story about the passing of Eleanor Josaitis, one of Detroit\'s prominent civil rights icons, a Wayne State University study is mentioned in reference to her leadership tenure at Focus: HOPE. In its early days, Focus: HOPE gained national attention when it surveyed prices and quality of products in grocery stores, comparing businesses in the suburbs and city. Wayne State University researchers tabulated the results and found that urban stores were selling the same items up to 30 percent higher. The study showed some produce and nearly expired items were transferred from suburban stores to urban stores, leading to the firing of some store managers and other changes. It was the first success of Focus: HOPE and led Detroiters to realize the organization was fighting to make a difference. The Crain's story notes that Ms. Josaitis received an honorary degree from Wayne State.

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