August 17 is National Nonprofit Day – a time to recognize the impact nonprofits have in our communities and to celebrate the people whose passion fuels that work. For Saint
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 a victim-centered approach. According to
Saint Francis-Texas recently received a $10,000 grant from the H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust (H-E-B TOC) to purchase fire extinguishers for kinship foster care families in Lubbock and the
The following story comes from an interview conducted with Larry and Rachel in their home in the small town of Victoria, Kansas, in May. We were recently saddened to learn
With our nation’s 249th birthday tomorrow, we can expect the day (and night) to be full of booms, bangs, snaps, crackles, and pops – if they haven’t already started. Yes,
A child’s placement in foster care is never meant to be a permanent situation. Rather, it’s a temporary solution until the child can safely return home. Nor do providers like
Real heroes come in many forms, and they rarely wear capes. Saint Francis Ministries encounters such heroes every day. That’s because real heroes do extraordinary things with little fanfare –
Regardless of where they live, families form the foundation of every society. That’s why the United Nations celebrates and honors families on May 15 every year. The International Day of
Last month, we featured a quote from Catherine Leake, a Sterling, Kansas, foster parent, to highlight the importance of siblings remaining together when placed in foster care. Since May is
It’s not uncommon for foster parents and Saint Francis employees to describe our work as a vocation. The satisfaction we derive from our job largely stems from a desire to
