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National Social Work Month 2026: Uplift. Defend. Transform.
Uplift. Defend. Transform. That’s the theme of this year’s National Social Work Month, and it speaks directly to what social

National Social Work Month 2026: Uplift. Defend. Transform.
Uplift. Defend. Transform. That’s the theme of this year’s National Social Work Month, and it speaks directly to what social

Match Madness: Supporting Youth at Our Salina Emergency Shelter
Saint Francis Ministries is celebrating 15 Years of Love and Gratitude – and 80 years of healing and hope – this Thursday, March 12. The

Fostering In Faith: Geneva (Texas)
Sixteen-year-old Geneva is bright and spirited, with a warm heart and a flair for style. She loves expressing herself through fashion and enjoys getting her

Small Gestures Can Change Lives
Earlier this month, on February 17, we marked Random Acts of Kindness Day, which speaks to something especially worth remembering these days: small gestures can

Health Care Equity: Every Person Deserves a Chance to Thrive
Health, healing, and human dignity are inseparable. At Saint Francis Ministries, this belief shapes not only how we serve children and families, but how we

Our partners help us make kids’ lives better
Each year, the spirit of Christmas for Kids reminds us that hope often arrives through the kindness of a community. At Saint Francis Ministries, that

Love is something we do … every day
Valentine’s Day usually arrives wrapped in familiar images like flowers, cards, chocolates, and candlelit dinners. It is a day we associate with romance, affection, and

Partnership Corner
Saint Francis and Christmas Never Fail to Deliver Smiles Once again, Saint Francis Ministries’ Christmas for Kids campaign delivered hope and holiday cheer to hundreds

Bryant and Rathbun Return for a Conversation
One of the hallmarks of Conversations, Saint Francis Ministries’ bi-monthly video series, is the opportunity to hear directly from individuals whose leadership and service have

Organizational Updates
Saint Francis Ministries Online Courses for CEUs and Professional Development The Saint Francis Ministries Training Department now offers public access to 26 self-paced online courses,

Saint Francis Ministries Awarded HEART Grant
While the Fatherhood FIRE grant concluded last year, Saint Francis Ministries remains deeply committed to providing comprehensive parenting education and family support. In late 2025,

SFM Advocacy Remains Focused on Three Core Priorities
The Advocacy team continues its pre-session work as legislative sessions begin across several of the states where Saint Francis Ministries operates. This work includes engaging

Match Madness 2026 Just a Few Weeks Away
March will soon be upon us, which means Match Madness is right around the corner. Inaugurated in 2012 by the Greater Salina Community Foundation (GSCF),

Announcing Our Inaugural Founder’s Day Campaign
This month, Saint Francis Ministries invites our friends and partners to honor our past and invest in a future of healing and hope. In 1945,

Investing in People Who Serve Children and Families
At Saint Francis Ministries, we know that strong outcomes for children and families begin with well-trained, skilled, and compassionate professionals. As a national leader in

Fostering In Faith: Jaxon (Kansas)
Thirteen-year-old Jaxon is ready to be happy. Unfortunately, his life so far has been short on the happiness and love he deserves. He communicates in