Saint Francis Community Services is in full swing for this year’s “Christmas for Kids” campaign, our annual effort to put Christmas gifts under the trees of the thousands of children in our care. One of Saint Francis’ most popular programs, “Christmas for Kids” continues to grow each year – in the number of community partners who join us, in the number of donations we receive, and in the number of children the program serves.
![A black and white photo shows eight boys and one man posing around a sign that reads "St. Francis Boys' Home, Founded 1945." The group stands and kneels on a grassy area with trees in the background. Four boys are standing on the left, two boys and a man in the center, and two boys on the right. One boy is sitting on the ground in front.](https://saintfrancisministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/StFrancisBoysHome.1940s-1024x828-1.jpg)
A lot’s changed in 79 years
September 2 is a special day for more than one reason this year. Yes, it’s Labor Day, but it’s also