Founder’s Day: Honoring Fr. Bob’s Legacy
January 9, 2026
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 defined by their past. Every
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 defined by their past. Every
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 a $6 million grant to
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 to KLC, “will help the
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, each plays a vital role
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 and listening to country music.
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 her joy and creativity. Her
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 year, even a quick look
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 at life. Today, Saint Francis
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 of Foster Care Homes. The
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 Robert Mize Jr. in Ellsworth,
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