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The Lord God proclaims to these bones: I am about to put breath in you, and you will live again. I will put sinews on you, place flesh on you, and cover you with skin. When I put breath in you, and you come to life, you will know that
The Lord God proclaims to these bones: I am about to put breath in you, and you will live again. I will put sinews on you, place flesh on you, and cover you with skin. When I put breath in you, and you come to life, you will know that
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 shows just how much we do. Click the “Services” tab and you’ll find Adoption, Foster Care, Case Management, In-Home Prevention
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 Ministries serves 9,000 children, youth, and families in six states, through a broad range of programs and services. A lot
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.
During the legislative interim, SFM has prioritized steady, relationship-based advocacy – meeting consistently with key lawmakers and decision-makers to position our priorities for the next session. At the National Symposium on Community-Based Care, we connected with leaders nationwide who are
Christmas for Kids: 25 Years of Making Christmas Special While Saint Francis has likely been brightening children’s holidays for decades, Christmas for Kids (CFK) officially began in 2000 – making this the 25th anniversary of the beloved tradition, celebrated during
Inaugural Saint Francis Pickleball Classic Connects Community About a dozen pickleball players descended on the Amarillo Netplex on September 27 to take part in the inaugural Saint Francis Pickleball Classic, supporting adoption recruitment efforts throughout the Greater Amarillo area. Organized
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 role, which reports to Michelle Albertin, Vice President of Permanency,
During the legislative interim, SFM has prioritized steady, relationship-based advocacy – meeting consistently with key lawmakers and decision-makers to position our priorities for the next session. At the National Symposium on Community-Based Care, we connected with leaders nationwide who are
Christmas for Kids: 25 Years of Making Christmas Special While Saint Francis has likely been brightening children’s holidays for decades, Christmas for Kids (CFK) officially began in 2000 – making this the 25th anniversary of the beloved tradition, celebrated during
Inaugural Saint Francis Pickleball Classic Connects Community About a dozen pickleball players descended on the Amarillo Netplex on September 27 to take part in the inaugural Saint Francis Pickleball Classic, supporting adoption recruitment efforts throughout the Greater Amarillo area. Organized
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