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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
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
Good Day Kansas – Celebrating 80 Years by Giving Back with Denny Marlin
As Saint Francis Ministries marks its 80th anniversary, the organization is finding new ways to live out its mission of healing and hope—not just through
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
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
Saint Francis awarded HEART grant
Saint Francis Ministries is proud to announce that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families has awarded the organization
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,