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When we reach out, we win
Each September, Suicide Prevention Month reminds us that hope and help are always within reach. Despite increased awareness, suicide remains
When we reach out, we win
Each September, Suicide Prevention Month reminds us that hope and help are always within reach. Despite increased awareness, suicide remains
Fatherhood FIRE programs to start in April 2021
Fatherhood FIRE classes begin in April, and the Saint Francis fatherhood team is excited to bring education, support and hope to fathers and families. Classes
Nancy Montanez Johner to lead Omaha Saint Francis team
Nancy Montanez Johner will join the Saint Francis Ministries Omaha, Nebraska, team as the new regional vice president. Johner brings a broad range of experience
No victims live in this house
It’s been said that “timing is everything.” Consider how often a chance encounter has altered the direction of a life – or lives? Kim Johnson
Adoption grows and heals: ‘Everyone knew we would be the ones to step up’
With three daughters grown and long gone from the house, Joseph and Tonya Sanchez had adjusted nicely to their empty nest. Spontaneous by nature, Joseph
Empty nesters: The family that farms together, fosters together
Every morning, Jim Zamrzla heads out the door to work on the 5,000 acres he and Stephanie farm near Holyrood, Kansas. They raised three boys
Forever family is covered in God’s fingerprints
Their story begins a mere three years ago, or eight, if you consider how long Shiyrah and Shadow spent trying locked door after locked door.
Finding Shelter: Taking care of human trafficking survivors
Efforts to protect children and young people from Commercial Sex Exploitation in the United States are ongoing at federal, state, civil, and community levels. Increased
Saint Francis Mississippi adds new services
P R E S S R E L E A S E New Picayune service supports individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities PICAYUNE, MISS. – A
So okay with being so sad
Four months after receiving their first placement, Noah and Kelsey Mathes felt as if their hearts were breaking. Phoning family to tell them that the
More Than Ever, Children Need A Vigilant Community
Staying home during the COVID-19 crisis is supposed to be a safety measure that protects our community, ourselves, and our children from further spread of
The Generosity of Many Supports Saint Francis’ Work
It’s difficult to enumerate all of the gifts that have impacted Saint Francis during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are grateful and honored by community support
Care Portal Meets Urgent Needs During Crisis
Headed for an appointment across town with two little children in the back seat, the last thing Carolyn needed was car trouble. Yet, that’s what
Support for Urgent Services Needed
The COVID-19 pandemic created an unprecedented shift in how Saint Francis Ministries approaches the services we provide for children and families. Impacts from the pandemic
Saint Francis director credits ‘deep resiliency’ with immigrant success
Yeni Telles spoke no English – and as first-generation Mexican immigrant student at Los Angeles High School, no one cared. Assigned to “C Track,” few
World Refugee Day 2020: A refugee’s journey from Congo
Saint Francis Migration Ministries asked refugees we worked with to share whatever details of their story they were comfortable sharing. A refugee, who preferred not
2020 World Refugee Day: Wichita teacher honors refugees
By Niki Gresham Over 70.8 million human beings were forced to leave their homes. They come to this country seeking safety, security, and a life
2020 World Refugee Day: Furaha’s story
I’m from Congo. My family is Muslim. When I was 13 years old, my father borrowed money from his friend. Then, when he came to
World Refugee Day 2020: Meeting refugee family expands Libby Eaton’s life, brings love
Libby Eaton volunteers her time with refugees, and to celebrate World Refugee Day, she sent us a bunch of wonderful photos. So we asked her
World Refugee Day 2020: Every action counts
World Refugee Day is celebrated every year on June 20 to raise awareness of refugees, their challenges, strength, and resiliency. Saint Francis Ministries works with
Hi-Lites 2020: Spring/Summer
Hi-Lites 2020 Spring/Summer edition is available for download.
As Long as I Can Rock in the Rocking Chair
When asked, John just smiles and shrugs his shoulders. “No, we’ve never had any problems with it at all,” he says. “It’s been a big
“Our purpose was to help others, help kids.”
After fostering children for more than a decade, Kevin and Lori still don’t believe they’re anything special. They’ve simply done what they were supposed to
Blue Sunday: Hold victims of child abuse, neglect up in prayer on April 26, 2020
On Sunday, April 26, 2020, we ask faith communities to unite in prayer to help children who are vicitims of abuse and neglect. Below is
Social Isolation Increases Risk of Domestic Violence for At-Risk Families
Here’s How You Can Help. As more states and municipalities mandate stay-at-home orders to flatten the COVID-19 curve, many families face an increased risk of
Amid our fears, Easter gives hope
Winter is not my favorite season. Through January and February, the darkness and the cold begin to feel oppressive and heavy on my soul. As
Notice of Data Event
April 10, 2020 – Saint Francis Ministries is providing notice of an incident that may affect the security of certain individuals affiliated with Saint Francis.
At first glance, there’s nothing “Good” about this Friday
“So if you’re walking down the street sometime And spot some hollow ancient eyes, Please don’t just pass ’em by and stare As if you
God’s Love Will Do Anything for Us
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 (KJV) A picture is worth a
Keep Looking for Signs of New Life, New Growth
There is a meme circulating social media of late that I have really appreciated. It simply says, “This is the Lentiest Lent I’ve ever Lented.”
More Than Ever Children Need A Vigilant Community
Staying home during the COVID-19 crisis is supposed to be a safety measure that protects our community, ourselves, and our children from further spread of