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Fostering In Faith: Liylah (Texas)
Bright and ambitious, 15-year-old Liylah dreams of attending law school one day. She’s already on the right path—excelling in school
Fostering In Faith: Liylah (Texas)
Bright and ambitious, 15-year-old Liylah dreams of attending law school one day. She’s already on the right path—excelling in school
Fostering In Faith: Kamien (Kansas)
Creative, curious, and full of imagination, 9-year-old Kamien loves to learn. She enjoys exercising her mind with puzzles, crafts, math, and reading—and she loves school
Christmas for Kids: 25 Years of Making Christmas Special
While Saint Francis has likely been brightening children’s holidays for decades, Christmas for Kids (CFK) officially began in 2000 – making this the 25th anniversary
Advocacy: Saint Francis Deepens Engagement
During the legislative interim, SFM has prioritized steady, relationship-based advocacy – meeting consistently with key lawmakers and decision-makers to position our priorities for the next
Donor Impact: Christmas For Kids and Salina West Gymnasium Makeover
Christmas for Kids: 25 Years of Making Christmas Special While Saint Francis has likely been brightening children’s holidays for decades, Christmas for Kids (CFK) officially
Partnership Corner: Inaugural Saint Francis Pickleball Classic and Salina Poverty Simulation
Inaugural Saint Francis Pickleball Classic Connects Community About a dozen pickleball players descended on the Amarillo Netplex on September 27 to take part in the
Team Members: SFM Creates New Role to Strengthen Placement Stability
As part of Saint Francis Ministries’ ongoing commitment to improving placement stability and ending night-to-night placements, SFM has established a new position – Executive Director
Program Related: 2024-2025 Impact Report
People Are at the Heart of Our Work Saint Francis Ministries has just released the 2024–2025 Impact Report, and it’s filled with information and inspiring
Organizational Updates: Listening Tour and Years of Service
Listening Tour 2026 is Underway William J. Clark’s 2026 Listening Tour is well underway, offering Saint Francis employees an open forum to ask questions, share
Feature Story: SFM Launches 8,000 Hours of Volunteerism
Saint Francis Ministries kicked off its yearlong 80th anniversary celebration on September 3 with a day of volunteer service by senior leadership—the first step in
Substance Use Prevention Helps Protect Families
Each October, Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Month highlights the vital importance of preventing substance abuse, honoring those who have died due to substance use,
Protecting Families, Healing Generations
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
Standing Together Against Bullying
Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and accepted – at home, in school, and in their community. Yet for too many young people, bullying
Remembering our namesake, St. Francis of Assisi
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
Fostering In Faith: Josephine and Reba (Kansas)
Siblings Josephine, 13, and Reba, 12, want nothing more than a loving mother, father, and more sisters and brothers. Especially close, they just want a
Fostering In Faith: Kyler (Texas)
Happy-go-lucky, creative, and imaginative, 13-year-old Kyler has a smile that melts hearts. Full of energy, he’s always happy to engage with the people around him.