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Saint Francis celebration – 80 Years, 8,000 Hours
Today, Saint Francis Ministries celebrates the 80th anniversary of our founding by the Reverend Robert Mize Jr. That’s eight decades

Saint Francis celebration – 80 Years, 8,000 Hours
Today, Saint Francis Ministries celebrates the 80th anniversary of our founding by the Reverend Robert Mize Jr. That’s eight decades

Fostering In Faith: Marcus (Kansas)
Optimistic and tender-hearted, 14-year-old Marcus loves to build things and figure out how they work. He’s a big fan of technology and enjoys science projects,

Fostering In Faith: Alissa (Texas)
Kind-hearted and artistic, Alissa’s gentle spirit and deep compassion make her truly special. Whether it’s through drawing, painting, or exploring new creative outlets, Alissa finds

Good Day Kansas – SFM 80th Anniversary with Bill Clark
On this special Good Day Kansas segment, Saint Francis Ministries President and CEO Bill Clark reflects on the organization’s 80-year legacy—and its bold vision for

Conversations | Ep. 06
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

Keeping kids safe – to learn, to grow, to thrive
As summer winds down and students return to classrooms in the six states where Saint Francis Ministries serves, our thoughts naturally turn to keeping kids

Saint Francis Ministries names new Kansas President of Child Welfare
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.

Celebrating National Nonprofit Day – Ripples of Change
August 17 is National Nonprofit Day – a time to recognize the impact nonprofits have in our communities and to celebrate the people whose passion

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons – End the Exploitation
This year’s campaign, “End the Exploitation,” highlights the vital role of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in dismantling organized trafficking networks while ensuring

Fostering In Faith: Caleb (Texas)
Bright, curious, and determined, 14-year-old Caleb has a natural enthusiasm for life. One of his greatest passions is dinosaurs, and he collects action figures of

Fostering In Faith: Elias (Kansas)
Animal lover Elias, 14, would love to be part of a farm family. Funny, outgoing, and sociable, he loves riding his bike, playing with Legos,

New leaders named in Kansas and Texas
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,

Good Day Kansas – Social Work Practicum with Greta Carlson
In this Good Day Kansas segment, we meet Greta, a Master of Social Work practicum student who recently completed her generalist year at Saint Francis

Partnership enhances SFM’s substance use recovery toolbox
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

Saint Francis celebration – 80 Years, 8,000 Hours
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

Bridgeway resident enjoys independence and support through job
“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