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“Success is not defined by the system; it’s defined by yourself” (Part I)

March 1, 2023 · Forward in Hope

Every Tuesday, Alexandria Ware meets with a group of young people of color transitioning out of the foster care system. Together, they participate in group activities geared towards healing, advocacy, peer support, fun, and recreation, but mostly they talk. Alexandria’s primary purpose is to get to know them - and to help them know themselves, to discover their real selves. The group enables them to feel safe, supported, loved, and that they belong.

Every March we celebrate a different kind of madness

February 22, 2023 · Forward in Hope

Every March, we get a bit excited here at Saint Francis Ministries. And while, many of us are indeed basketball fans, our anticipation has to do with a different sort of madness.

Is There Room in your Heart … to be a partner?

February 17, 2023 · Forward in Hope

Created in 2016, the Saint Francis Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of Saint Francis Ministries, which means the fine folks working at the Foundation specialize in something called “development.”

Saint Francis Ministries to host grand opening for first-of-its kind residential treatment center

February 13, 2023 · Ministry News,Press Releases,Residential Care,Texas

Lubbock, Texas – February 13, 2023 – Saint Francis Ministries will host a grand opening and dedication of its new residential treatment facility on March 3 in the former Buckner Children and Families Services’ FYI Center, at 125 Chicago Avenue. The new facility will provide clinical psychiatric care in a small group setting to children and youth in out-of-home care.

A Trap of Our Own Making

February 8, 2023 · Forward in Hope

For most of us, Valentine’s Day inspires thoughts of romantic love. Unfortunately, it can also provide powerful triggers for persons dealing with trauma. Our guest blogger this week, Director of Clinical Services Pamela Cornwell, offers suggestions to help navigate the holiday.

Is There Room in your Heart … to help heal and restore hope?

February 3, 2023 · Forward in Hope

Here at Saint Francis, we’re not afraid to talk about love – especially the unconditional kind. It is, after all, fundamental to the principles that have inspired our organization from the earliest days.

Is There Room in Your Year … to educate yourself about human trafficking?

January 26, 2023 · Forward in Hope

A lot can happen in a year. Births, graduations, weddings, and deaths. At any point during the 365 days of a year, we might start a new job, meet a new friend, or start a business. Each year offers opportunities to grow, to learn, and to contribute towards the well-being of others.

SFM supervisor named ‘Volunteer of the Year’

January 26, 2023 · Foster & Kinship Care,Kansas,Ministry News,Organization News

The Emporia Chamber of Commerce honored Saint Francis’ own Missy Floyd last Friday with its “Volunteer of the Year” award during the organization’s 125th annual meeting.

St. James delivers rest and renewal to Wichita families

January 19, 2023 · Forward in Hope,Mission Brief

“We belong to each other” is a phrase we say a lot around Saint Francis Ministries. We know that no single organization can support vulnerable and at-risk children in the community by itself. That’s why our community partners are so essential to the work we do. St. James Episcopal is just one of those partners.

Is There Room? Making room in your own home, in your year, can help keep kids safe from trafficking

January 13, 2023 · Forward in Hope

Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons, includes both forced labor and sex trafficking. It’s a crime, and many of its victims are children. That’s why it matters to Saint Francis Ministries.

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