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FIRE Foundation Our mission is to provide children with special needs the opportunity for an inclusive Catholic education in their home parish schools. Joseph.

The FIRE Foundation was founded in 1996 by a group of parents who shared a common dream; for their children with special needs to attend their parish schools with siblings and friends. Since that time through the efforts of parents, dedicated board of directors and community members who embrace inclusive Catholic education, more than $3.5 million has been raised to further that dream. FIRE offers financial grants for qualifying schools within the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. These grants assist with the cost of special education teachers and para-professionals, enabling schools to educate children with special needs alongside their peers. FIRE enhances the education of all children by teaching acceptance, compassion and the value of every child of God. Children grow up knowing and appreciating each other’s unique gifts.

Behind a memorable evening is a generous community. Thank you to our FIRE Ball sponsors and underwriters for helping mak...
10/16/2026

Behind a memorable evening is a generous community.

Thank you to our FIRE Ball sponsors and underwriters for helping make this year’s celebration possible and supporting inclusive Catholic education.

As we celebrate 30 years of inclusion, we are grateful for your commitment to our school communities.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you on October 24!

10/15/2026

Your support of FIRE helps partner schools hire special educators and paraprofessionals, provide learning materials and technology, and offer teacher training.

Those resources help students with different learning needs learn alongside their peers and be part of the friendships, activities and everyday moments that make school special.

Thank you for helping every student learn, grow and belong. Celebrate with us at FIRE Ball on Oct. 24! Check out all the details at https://firefoundation.org/event/fireball-2026

10/09/2026

A little behind the scenes before the big night! 🎥

We visited partner schools and founding families this week to capture their stories for this year’s FIRE Ball. Their experiences help tell the story of 30 years of inclusion and the opportunities your support makes possible.

We can’t wait to share their stories with you at FIRE Ball on October 24! Learn more at https://firefoundation.org/event/fireball-2026/

Every day gives us opportunities to include someone — in a conversation, a game or a group. Wherever we are, our actions...
10/08/2026

Every day gives us opportunities to include someone — in a conversation, a game or a group. Wherever we are, our actions can turn a welcome into belonging.

Join us in our mission and support our FIRE raffle here - https://firefoundation.org/event/fire-raffle-2026

10/02/2026

This Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we celebrate students with Down syndrome and the gifts, friendships and perspectives they bring to our school communities.

For 30 years, FIRE has helped create inclusive classrooms where students of all abilities learn, grow … and belong together.

When everyone belongs, the future is brighter.

10/01/2026

On the Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, we celebrate our partner school, St. Therese Parish Community, and its community, which continues to show love in small, everyday ways.

Each invitation to join in, helping hand and act of kindness helps create a school where every student knows they belong.

St. Thérèse, pray for us.

For years, NorthPoint Development has stood alongside FIRE in helping build school communities where every student can l...
10/01/2026

For years, NorthPoint Development has stood alongside FIRE in helping build school communities where every student can learn and belong.

We are grateful to once again welcome NorthPoint Development as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 FIRE Ball. Thank you for your continued belief in inclusion and for helping make this special evening possible!

If you would like to join them as a FIRE Ball sponsor, learn more at https://firefoundation.org/event/fireball-2026.

09/30/2026

On the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels, we celebrate the namesake of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School and and the faith that guides its school community.

May these messengers of God inspire us to bring courage and care to one another, and to make sure every student knows they belong.

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