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Today, Saint Francis Ministries celebrates the 80th anniversary of our founding by the Reverend Robert Mize Jr. That’s eight decades dedicated to serving young people and families. It’s 80 years of bringing renewal, second chances, and yes, healing and hope to those who need it most. Father Bob, an Episcopal
Today, Saint Francis Ministries celebrates the 80th anniversary of our founding by the Reverend Robert Mize Jr. That’s eight decades dedicated to serving young people and families. It’s 80 years of bringing renewal, second chances, and yes, healing and hope to those who need it most. Father Bob, an Episcopal
On this special Good Day Kansas segment, Saint Francis Ministries President and CEO Bill Clark reflects on the organization’s 80-year legacy—and its bold vision for the future. What began in 1945 as one priest’s response to a post-war need has grown into a multi-state ministry serving over 9,000 people each
As summer winds down and students return to classrooms in the six states where Saint Francis Ministries serves, our thoughts naturally turn to keeping kids safe. Parents, teachers, and communities all hope to ensure that children not only succeed academically but also thrive in environments where they feel secure, valued,
In this episode of the Saint Francis Ministries “Conversations” podcast, Father Andrew O’Connor sits down with Ginny Ellis, Executive Director of Development, to talk about the critical role philanthropy plays in supporting the organization’s mission. From donor relationships to community partnerships and large-scale campaigns, Ginny offers insight into how generosity
In this episode of “Conversations,” we sit down with the Andrews family to talk about
In this episode of “Conversations” Fr. Andrew O’Connor sits down with Chief Program Officer Cristian
The third installment of Saint Francis Ministries’ video series, “Conversations,” is finished and ready to
In this episode of the Saint Francis Ministries “Conversations” podcast, Father Andrew O’Connor sits down with Ginny Ellis, Executive Director of Development, to talk about the critical role philanthropy plays in supporting the organization’s mission. From donor relationships to community partnerships and large-scale campaigns, Ginny offers insight into how generosity
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 that Larry passed away on July 8, which makes his
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 National Foster Care Month, we’re sharing Catherine’s full story. Hopefully,
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 that Larry passed away on July 8, which makes his
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 National Foster Care Month, we’re sharing Catherine’s full story. Hopefully,
Foster parents come in all shapes and sizes. You don’t have to be wealthy, married, or live in a big house … You just have to care. Here at Saint Francis Ministries, we say that often … because it’s true.
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce that Holly Osborne has been named the nonprofit child and family services organization’s President of Kansas, Child Welfare, effective August 11. Osborne joined Saint Francis more than two decades ago as a youth
Saint Francis Ministries has partnered with CHESS Health to add another tool to SFM’s substance use recovery programming. Termed the “Connections” app, the effort is funded through a $200,000 Kansas Fights Addiction grant, supported by the Kansas Opioid Settlement. The
On September 3, Saint Francis Ministries will celebrate the 80th anniversary of our founding by the Reverend Robert Mize Jr. That’s eight decades dedicated to serving young people and families. It’s 80 years of bringing renewal, second chances, and yes,
“I wanted to work in the lumber yard; that’s how it all began,” says Robbie Jones. “When I lived in Bay St. Louis (Mississippi), I helped a guy who remodeled houses. I used to help him pick up wood, plywood,
Saint Francis Ministries is pleased to announce that Holly Osborne has been named the nonprofit child and family services organization’s President of Kansas, Child Welfare, effective August 11. Osborne joined Saint Francis more than two decades ago as a youth
Saint Francis Ministries has partnered with CHESS Health to add another tool to SFM’s substance use recovery programming. Termed the “Connections” app, the effort is funded through a $200,000 Kansas Fights Addiction grant, supported by the Kansas Opioid Settlement. The
On September 3, Saint Francis Ministries will celebrate the 80th anniversary of our founding by the Reverend Robert Mize Jr. That’s eight decades dedicated to serving young people and families. It’s 80 years of bringing renewal, second chances, and yes,
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