2024 FIRE Foundation Video
Our 2024 film highlights the transformative stories of three FIRE Families — the Reyes, Ballew, and Kramer families — and their experiences with inclusive Catholic education.
Through personal narratives and heartfelt moments, the film showcases the support, collaboration, and opportunities made possible by inclusive school communities. It celebrates how these families and their schools work together to embrace diversity, foster belonging, and create pathways for all children to thrive within a faith-filled educational environment.
2023 Fire Foundation Video
Our latest video shines a light on the dedicated people who create successful inclusive learning opportunities for students with learning and developmental differences.
Featuring Nativity School
2022 FIRE Foundation Video
Meet Jack, a bright, ambitious and kind young man who overcomes obstacles to pursue his dreams and goals.
You’ll also meet Team Jack, the community of caring and creative inclusion champions who have been lighting the way since preschool all the way to senior year, helping Jack grow in confidence and ability to live his best life!
Project BONFIRE
FIRE Foundation has received a grant of $1.25M from Lilly Endowment Inc.
FIRE Foundation, an advocacy and funding organization supporting inclusive Catholic education based in Kansas City, Mo., has received a grant of $1.25M from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish Project BONFIRE, a five-year initiative designed to build the capacity of Catholic K-12 schools and educators to welcome and support students with disabilities.
FIRE Foundation featured on Follow to Lead
Interview with Lynn Hire, Executive Director, FIRE Foundation
FIRE Foundation was featured on Follow to Lead, a monthly podcast produced by the Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative primarily for leaders and professionals in Catholic education. We dive into the mission of FIRE and how our foundation ignites inclusive Catholic education. Learn about how and why FIRE was founded and the impact inclusive education is making on students and schools.