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....
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 Chris Scheu saw the job listing for Finance Director on the St. Francis Seraph Ministries website, he instantly recognized it as a bit of divine intervention....
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....
There are no easy answers to ending poverty and homelessness, but the St. Francis Seraph Ministries team does not let that get in the way, says Sofie Snauwaert, SFSM Board President. ...
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,...
