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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to help raise awareness about an often-hidden issue that affects millions of families every year. For those who work in child welfare, the connection between domestic violence and child safety is painfully clear. When a parent or caregiver experiences abuse, children are
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to help raise awareness about an often-hidden issue that affects millions of families every year. For those who work in child welfare, the connection between domestic violence and child safety is painfully clear. When a parent or caregiver experiences abuse, children are
Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and accepted – at home, in school, and in their community. Yet for too many young people, bullying remains a painful reality that can leave lasting emotional scars. October is National Bullying Prevention Month, which reminds us that creating safe spaces for children
The Spirit of the Lord, who had anointed and sent Francis, and also Christ, the power and wisdom of God, were with their servant Francis wherever he went so that he might abound with words of sound teaching and shine with miracles of great power. For his word was like
In this episode of the Saint Francis Ministries “Conversations” podcast, Father Andrew O’Connor sits down with Ginny Ellis, Executive Director of Development, to talk about the critical role philanthropy plays in supporting the organization’s mission. From donor relationships to community partnerships and large-scale campaigns, Ginny offers insight into how generosity
In this episode of “Conversations,” we sit down with the Andrews family to talk about
In this episode of “Conversations” Fr. Andrew O’Connor sits down with Chief Program Officer Cristian
The third installment of Saint Francis Ministries’ video series, “Conversations,” is finished and ready to
In this episode of the Saint Francis Ministries “Conversations” podcast, Father Andrew O’Connor sits down with Ginny Ellis, Executive Director of Development, to talk about the critical role philanthropy plays in supporting the organization’s mission. From donor relationships to community partnerships and large-scale campaigns, Ginny offers insight into how generosity
The following story comes from an interview conducted with Larry and Rachel in their home in the small town of Victoria, Kansas, in May. We were recently saddened to learn that Larry passed away on July 8, which makes his
Last month, we featured a quote from Catherine Leake, a Sterling, Kansas, foster parent, to highlight the importance of siblings remaining together when placed in foster care. Since May is National Foster Care Month, we’re sharing Catherine’s full story. Hopefully,
The following story comes from an interview conducted with Larry and Rachel in their home in the small town of Victoria, Kansas, in May. We were recently saddened to learn that Larry passed away on July 8, which makes his
Last month, we featured a quote from Catherine Leake, a Sterling, Kansas, foster parent, to highlight the importance of siblings remaining together when placed in foster care. Since May is National Foster Care Month, we’re sharing Catherine’s full story. Hopefully,
Foster parents come in all shapes and sizes. You don’t have to be wealthy, married, or live in a big house … You just have to care. Here at Saint Francis Ministries, we say that often … because it’s true.
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce that Holly Osborne has been named the nonprofit child and family services organization’s President of Kansas, Child Welfare, effective August 11. Osborne joined Saint Francis more than two decades ago as a youth
Saint Francis Ministries has partnered with CHESS Health to add another tool to SFM’s substance use recovery programming. Termed the “Connections” app, the effort is funded through a $200,000 Kansas Fights Addiction grant, supported by the Kansas Opioid Settlement. The
On September 3, Saint Francis Ministries will celebrate the 80th anniversary of our founding by the Reverend Robert Mize Jr. That’s eight decades dedicated to serving young people and families. It’s 80 years of bringing renewal, second chances, and yes,
“I wanted to work in the lumber yard; that’s how it all began,” says Robbie Jones. “When I lived in Bay St. Louis (Mississippi), I helped a guy who remodeled houses. I used to help him pick up wood, plywood,
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce that Holly Osborne has been named the nonprofit child and family services organization’s President of Kansas, Child Welfare, effective August 11. Osborne joined Saint Francis more than two decades ago as a youth
Saint Francis Ministries has partnered with CHESS Health to add another tool to SFM’s substance use recovery programming. Termed the “Connections” app, the effort is funded through a $200,000 Kansas Fights Addiction grant, supported by the Kansas Opioid Settlement. The
On September 3, Saint Francis Ministries will celebrate the 80th anniversary of our founding by the Reverend Robert Mize Jr. That’s eight decades dedicated to serving young people and families. It’s 80 years of bringing renewal, second chances, and yes,
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