During the coldest days of winter, St. Francis Seraph Ministries (SFSM) offers a warm welcome and a safe place for neighbors to take refuge from the snowy, icy streets....
No two days are alike for Brother Brian Menezes, OFM, chaplain at St. Francis Seraph Ministries (SFSM). One moment, he’s checking in with staff members and volunteers; the next, he’s assisting the guests we serve with vital resources related to physical attire, health, and a place to stay. The Franciscan friar goes where he’s needed,...
A clear thread runs between Matt Klooster’s paintings and his volunteer work at St. Francis Seraph Ministries (SFSM): focusing on God’s creations that otherwise might go unnoticed or passed by. ...
Throughout her career, Michelle Brown has worked in schools, a homeless shelter, a women’s shelter, a hospital system, and more. No matter where she’s been or what she’s done, one thing has never changed: She is passionate about helping people....
When she retired after a 42-year career in human resources, Debbie Baker-Whittle thought she had hung up her work clothes for good. Instead, she found a dual role at St. Francis Seraph Ministries (SFSM) that is keeping her busy and fulfilled in semi-retirement....
Observant guests might have noticed an unusual gift request on Anna Schuh’s wedding registry: a donation to St. Francis Seraph Ministries (SFSM)....
St. Xavier High School’s motto is “Men for Others,” and a recent mission trip to St. Francis Seraph Ministries (SFSM) gave students a chance to put that motto into action. In June, St. X students volunteered in the Mother Teresa of Calcutta Dining Room and supported SFSM’s work in a variety of ways. ...
For Eileen Dempsey and Wayne Werling, serving dinner in the Mother Teresa of Calcutta Dining Room is as much about nurturing souls as it is about nourishing bodies....
Any time a Sarah Center student is preparing to sell their jewelry creations, Freddie Adkins makes sure they don’t price their work too low. It’s an important lesson in knowing not just the value of the jewelry but of the creative soul who made it....
When Zoe Rassati began volunteering at St. Francis Seraph Ministries (SFSM) as a high school student, she wasn’t sure what to expect. Her first day working in the Mother Teresa of Calcutta Dining Room left her in tears — in the best possible way....
