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Fostering In Faith: Noah (Texas)
Vibrant and energetic, Noah, 11, has a wide range of talents and interests, including a natural athletic ability and a
Fostering In Faith: Noah (Texas)
Vibrant and energetic, Noah, 11, has a wide range of talents and interests, including a natural athletic ability and a
Good Day Kansas – Going Deeper with the Conversations Video Series with Shane Schneider
Saint Francis Ministries is sharing more of the stories behind its mission through its Conversations video series, a long-form content initiative designed to give viewers
Respair!
The people who walked in darknesshave seen a great light;those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined.~Isaiah 9:2 (NRSV) Over
Good Day Kansas – A Life Changed by Saint Francis Ministries with Jim Deaton
As Saint Francis Ministries celebrates 80 years of service, stories like Jim’s offer a powerful reminder of the organization’s lasting impact. During this Good Day
Conversations | Ep. 07
In this episode of the Saint Francis Ministries “Conversations” podcast, Father Andrew O’Connor sits down with two former Saint Francis Ministries employees—Cheryl Rathbun, former Chief
Saint Francis and KLC – Partners for eight years
Saint Francis Ministries is among 76 Kansas organizations selected by the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) as 2026 Leadership Transformation Grant (LTG) partners. The grants, according
Good Day Kansas – A Commitment to Excellence in Care with Amanda Pfannenstiel
In this Good Day Kansas segment, Amanda, Chief Clinical Officer at Saint Francis Ministries, discusses the importance of Joint Commission accreditation and what it means
Partners like Pantera are essential to the SFM mission
It’s hard to overstate the importance of community partners to the mission of Saint Francis Ministries. Whether an individual donor, corporate sponsor, or grant funder,
Good Day Kansas – Christmas For Kids with Ginny Ellis
In this heartwarming Good Day Kansas segment, we hear from Ginny Ellis, Executive Director of Development at Saint Francis Ministries, about one of our most
Fostering In Faith: Kaly (Kansas)
Caring, organized, and creative, 10-year-old Kaly loves using her imagination—especially in art, her favorite subject in 5th grade. In her free time, she enjoys dancing
Fostering In Faith: Mariah (Texas)
One of 15-year-old Mariah’s greatest passions is dance. Whether she’s choreographing intricate routines or simply swaying to her favorite songs, movement is how she expresses
Deep breath
The Lord God proclaims to these bones: I am about to put breath in you, and you will live again. I will put sinews on
Good Day Kansas – Reflecting on 80 Years of Saint Francis Ministries with Former COO Trish Bryant
In a special Good Day Kansas segment, we welcomed back Trish Bryant, retired COO of Saint Francis Ministries, to reflect on her nearly 40-year journey
Saint Francis Ministries to Host National Adoption Day
Saint Francis Ministries will host National Adoption Day events on November 20th, at Potter County Courthouse 350 SE 6th Ave. in Amarillo, Texas, and November
Is there still room in your year to change lives?
As we near the end of 2025, we hope you’ll take a few minutes to browse the Saint Francis Ministries website. In this, our 80th
SFM Launches 8,000 Hours of Volunteerism
The Reverend Robert Mize Jr. founded Saint Francis Boys’ Home in 1945 in Ellsworth, Kansas, to serve 12 adolescent boys who needed a second shot
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
Saint Francis publishes 2024-2025 Impact Report
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce the release of its 2024–2025 Impact Report, coinciding with the organization’s 80th anniversary year. Founded by The Reverend
Good Day Kansas – Creating Spaces for Healing Through Play with Ginny Ellis
In this Good Day Kansas segment, Ginny Ellis, Executive Director of Development at Saint Francis Ministries, shares an exciting initiative focused on creating meaningful healing
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 and participating in a variety
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,
Good Day Kansas with the new President of Kansas, Holly Osborne
As Saint Francis Ministries celebrates its 80th anniversary, this Good Day Kansas segment highlights another important milestone: Holly’s 25 years of service and her recent