Mission Youth Center Opens with Full Funding for Three Years

In November 2017, Casa Franciscana Mission staff went door-to-door to approximately 400 homes in four barrios (neighborhoods).  The goal was to identify the unmet needs in these communities. The lack of resources for those aged 12 to 18 years was lamented over and over.  As the result of a developed business plan and fundraising effort,…

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La Posada Procession

1000+ children attending the La Posada Procession - a 400 year-old tradition representing Mary and Joseph looking for room in an inn, followed by piῆatas and snacks.

If there was NO Christmas, there would be NO Casa Franciscana Mission. If there was NO Casa Franciscana Mission, last year our poor sisters and brothers would have gone without: ✓ 1000+ children attending the La Posada Procession – a 400 year-old tradition representing Mary and Joseph looking for room in an inn, followed by…

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62 Children Receive Medical Care by Shriners’ International

62 children receiving specialized medical care by Shriners’ International in Phoenix, Utah and California facilitated by the Mission

If there was NO Christmas, there would be NO Casa Franciscana Mission. If there was NO Casa Franciscana Mission, last year our poor sisters and brothers would have gone without: ✓ 62 children receiving specialized medical care by Shriners’ International in Phoenix, Utah and California – facilitated by the Casa Franciscana Mission Thank you for…

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An Income Path for 17 Widowed Women

An income path and support group for 17 widowed women through learning jewelry making in the Mission co-op

If there was NO Christmas, there would be NO Casa Franciscana Mission. If there was NO Casa Franciscana Mission, last year our poor sisters and brothers would have gone without: ✓ An income path and support group for 17 widowed women through learning jewelry-making in the Mission Co-op Thank you for being God’s instrument and…

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Employment Opportunities for 15 Adults

Employment opportunities for 15 adults after learning the trade of culinary arts in our Mission's Culinary School

If there was NO Christmas, there would be NO Casa Franciscana Mission. If there was NO Casa Franciscana Mission, last year our poor sisters and brothers would have gone without: ✓ Employment opportunities for 15 adults after learning the trade of culinary arts in our mission’s Culinary School Thank you for being God’s instrument and…

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236 Babies, Children and Adults Receiving Shelter

Casa Franciscana Mission Christmas

If there was NO Christmas, there would be NO Casa Franciscana Mission. If there was NO Casa Franciscana Mission, last year our poor sisters and brothers would have gone without: ✓ 236 babies, children and adults receiving shelter from the elements, from domestic violence, from no water and the means to prepare food. Thank you…

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2,775 Medical and Dental Visits

2,775 medical and dental visits

If there was NO Christmas, there would be NO Casa Franciscana Mission. If there was NO Casa Franciscana Mission, last year our poor sisters and brothers would have gone without: ✓ 2,775 medical and dental visits providing some of the only healthcare and medications for impoverished babies, children and adults. Thank you for being God’s…

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810 Pairs of Children’s Shoes

810 pairs of new children’s shoes

If there was NO Christmas, there would be NO Casa Franciscana Mission. If there was NO Casa Franciscana Mission, last year our poor sisters and brothers would have gone without: ✓ 810 pairs of new children’s shoes making it possible for 810 children to attend school Thank you for being God’s instrument and answering the…

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5,835 Meals for Children

5,835 meals for children

If there was NO Christmas, there would be NO Casa Franciscana Mission. If there was NO Casa Franciscana Mission, last year our poor sisters and brothers would have gone without: ✓ 5,835 meals for children served after school allowing them to go to school and for many, still have their only meal of the day…

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4,814 Food Boxes

4,814 food boxes carried by our social workers

If there was NO Christmas, there would be NO Casa Franciscana Mission. If there was NO Casa Franciscana Mission, last year our poor sisters and brothers would have gone without: ✓ 4,814 food boxes carried by our Casa Franciscana Mission social workers to the disabled and elderly in the hills of Guaymas. Thank you for…

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