by admin | Mar 20, 2013 | Franciscan Center, Stories from the Center
My “career” at the Franciscan Center began almost 21 years ago. In May of 1992, I walked into the Center to work my first day as a volunteer. I remember it like it was only yesterday. A powerful feeling of belonging overwhelmed me, and I knew it could only be...
by admin | Oct 28, 2011 | Franciscan Center
Your family could use the break. You don’t have to pay taxes, because you don’t get paid. It gives you new stories to discuss with your therapist. Because you know you look hot in plastic gloves and a hair net. You can practice your silly accents and no one will be...
by admin | Aug 24, 2011 | Franciscan Center
Ever known someone who just chooses to go the extra mile? Every time? No matter what? Well we do. A little over a year ago Anita joined us through Ignatian Volunteers. (If you don’t know about them, check them out!) Anita began working on the second floor with...
by admin | Aug 16, 2011 | Franciscan Center
Last week, a group of students from the Civic Leadership Institute came to the Franciscan Center to do a summer time day of service. Each had the opportunity to work in direct contact with the community that utilizes the programs here at the Center. Our Director of...
by admin | Jan 21, 2011 | Franciscan Center, Stories from the Center
You could hear the laughing from the front door. It isn’t everyday that we have the innocent laughter of young kids at play in our dining room. A mother and her two small boys were making their way through the line, picking up treats and hot cocoa on this Warm...
