A Franciscan Center love story!
When Rob and Laura Armstrong met in 2011, Rob was already volunteering every Tuesday evening at the Franciscan Center with a group of friends we call our “Veggie Choppers.” Rob introduced Laura to the Franciscan Center, and before long they had established a standing...Giving back to the community in unique ways
Without the support of our friends like you, folks like John Mueller would not receive vital services from the Franciscan Center. Now, John is paying it forward by helping others who are less fortunate. By Sr. Mary Jeanne Quinlivan, OSF Sisters of St. Francis of...Center’s positive impact felt years later
It’s been well over a decade since Betty Wright and her family came to the Franciscan Center for help, but she remembers the day like it was yesterday. “It was a Wednesday,” she said. Having been down on their luck, Betty and her husband visited the Franciscan Center...Expanding into New Year
From serving dinner on Wednesday nights to offering GED classes, the Franciscan Center launched many new programs in 2013 that broadened our reach to city residents in need. While expansion is not a novel term at the Franciscan Center, our outreach has certainly set a...A legacy of love – Remember Sr. Irene
Sr. Irene Marshiano OSF, Founding Director of the Franciscan Center, passed away on Oct. 31, 2013 following a long illness. Sr. Irene opened the Franciscan Center’s doors in September, 1968, at a time when poverty and civil unrest in the wake of the assassination of...Donate & help feed our community!
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