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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

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

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

Fostering In Faith: Caleb (Texas)
Bright and curious, Caleb is a determined young boy with a big personality and an even bigger heart. He has a natural sense of wonder

Building Trust, One Shopping Trip at a Time
Earlier this month, we marked Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, when we pause to recognize the men and women who serve our communities with dedication, courage,

Honoring Dr. King by Building the Beloved Community
Each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we pause to remember a man whose life reshaped the moral imagination of our nation. Dr. King

Founder’s Day: Honoring Fr. Bob’s Legacy
In 1945, Father Robert Mize Jr. founded Saint Francis Boys’ Home in Ellsworth, Kansas, with one principle in mind: no young person should ever be

Fostering In Faith: Myles (Texas)
Kind and cheerful with a vibrant personality, Myles loves to play video games and watch movies in his free time. Still, he doesn’t spend all
Fostering In Faith: Angel (Kansas)
Thirteen-year-old Angel has spent most of his short life in foster care. His brother, with whom he’s close, has been adopted, but Angel still waits