About the Association
“Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many.”
1 Corinthian 12:14
“Working together as One”
“Saint Francis Community Services is one body of many members. A body made up of the children under our care, their parents, staff, volunteers, and donors. This body’s urgent task of restoring health and wholeness to children and families requires contribution from each member. Every member is appreciated for their support, motivation for giving, and their unique history with Saint Francis.”
–Printed in Hi-Lites, The original Saint Francis Newsletter established 1951, 1997
The Saint Francis Alumni and Friends Association strives to unite the members of the Saint Francis family so that we may work as one, helping children and families in need.
Alumni and Friends | Mission | Vision
Membership Benefits | Beyond the Tree Line
Who are Saint Francis Alumni and Friends?
Saint Francis alumni and friends are individuals who believe in the mission of “Therapy in Christ” as an instrument of healing for children and families in need.
Alumni are individuals who were involved as a resident or participant in a Saint Francis program.
Friends of the association are parents/guardians/grandparents of alumni, current and past Saint Francis staff, board members, donors, and resource families who have given their time, talent, and treasure for the promotion of helping and healing children and families in need.
Our Mission
The mission of the Saint Francis Alumni and Friends Association is to bring together individuals whose lives have been positively impacted by the ministry, staff, and services of Saint Francis in effort to further promote, serve, and share in the interest and welfare of healing children, youths, and families through “Therapy in Christ.”
The Vision
The Saint Francis Alumni and Friends Association, formerly known as the “Association of Former Residents of the St. Francis Homes,” consists of Saint Francis alumni and friends who believe in the mission of “Therapy in Christ” as an instrument of healing for children and families in need.
Members of the association have witnessed and experienced, first-hand, the life changing impact that Saint Francis’ support, commitment, programs, and staff provide in the healing of youths and families. Through the impact of this association, members can play an important role in the mission and ministry of the agency.
The vision is to build a long-standing community that fosters fellowship, friendship, and connectivity among alumni and friends of Saint Francis. Members have the opportunity to reestablish friendships and contribute to the ministry through their collective gifts of time, talent, or treasure. Together, members can raise awareness of Saint Francis and its current programs among fellow alumni, friends, family, and community members. Each individual can make a difference in his/her own way by sharing the mission of St. Francis; volunteering in new programs and special events; helping with development efforts; considering a personal donation when possible; and, promoting as well as participating in the interest and welfare of the work being done to help children and families in need.
Membership Benefits
Cost of Membership
There is currently no fee to be a member of the Saint Francis Alumni and Friends Association; we hope those involved will consider a financial gift, in the future, when possible. Membership dues may be established at a later date.
Are membership dues tax deductible?
There are no membership dues at this time. If dues are established at a later date, they will not be tax deductible. However, personal donations to the association/agency are tax deductible. Learn more about the tax benefits of charitable giving or help a child today by submitting a gift online at www.st-francis.org/donation.html.
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