Breakfast at St. Francis Seraph Ministries (SFSM) helps guests start their day on a positive note, and it’s not just because of the food — it’s because of the friendship....
One morning, a young woman came into St. Francis Seraph Ministries looking upset and maybe a little angry. Annise Anderson, SFSM’S Office Manager/Finance Assistant, made a point of smiling at the woman and giving her a warm greeting....
Catherine “Katie” Baugher had a brilliant mind. While working on her Ph.D. in computer science at Ohio University, she was also doing an internship related to cancer research through the National Institutes of Health. She loved animals and was proud of having her work published in Nature magazine. Though she might not have realized it,...
You might not see him serving guests in the dining room or teaching sewing classes at the Sarah Center, but Finance Manager Ren Austing’s efforts behind the scenes are what make St. Francis Seraph Ministries’ work possible....
In the biblical story of the fishes and the loaves (Mt. 14:13–21), Jesus fed 5,000 men, as well as women and children, with just two fish and five loaves of bread. That’s the inspiration behind St. Ignatius of Loyola Church’s Project 5000, which this year provided about 400 bags of food, hygiene items, paper products,...
Sarah Center Director Adina Wofford thinks back to one of her favorite days at work. It was a Wednesday, and seemingly everyone at the center had good news. Goals were being realized and obstacles overcome. One woman had just found a new place to live after experiencing homelessness....
St. Francis Seraph Ministries Chef Gina Dye is such a fabulous cook, her meals have earned her a few bouquets of flowers and at least one impromptu marriage proposal....
