Working With Veterans is What I Need to Do
Carmen Main has been the St. Francis House weekend desk clerk for just over a year, “I was raised around Veterans and come from a Veteran family. I love being …
Welcome to St. Francis House!
Ersalene Shorter has always had a heart for service. Born in Newport, Arkansas, she got her B.S. in Human Services and began her journey with non-profits working at North Arkansas …
Meet SSVF Staff Member Heather Young!
Heather Young joined the St. Francis House staff in 2015 as a part of Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF). A Little Rock native with a father who is a …
What a Great Volunteer!
Meet Gio! Giovanni Chiechi is a sixteen-year-old sophomore at Catholic High School. But until school started this week, he was ‘volunteer extraordinaire’ at St. Francis House. Beginning this July, Gio …
Meet Our SSVF Interim Director!
Desiree Willmuth is the Interim Program Coordinator for Supportive Services for Veteran Families. She is responsible for ensuring that SSVF remains compliant with program guidelines, that the program runs as …
Already a Part of the Family!
Our new front desk clerk, Alvin White was already a part of our St. Francis House family when he accepted a position as a part of our staff. He was …
“I Put Some Love in It!”
Arnella Beasley has worked at St. Francis House for twenty-two years. “I use to get here at 3:30 in the morning to get breakfast ready for my Veterans. We’ve …
It’s a Family Affair
John (JP) and Brittany Schay have made St. Francis House a family affair! JP began as a volunteer at St. Francis House in Community Outreach. Brittany worked for the Transportation …
“I Learn Something from Each One”
Nichelle Torrence has been working as the weekend desk staff for almost a year. While the rest of us relax every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, she ensures all is well …
“I Love Helping People”
When a client rings the doorbell at St. Francis House Community outreach, chances are Ms. Tracy is the first face they see! A native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Tracy Akines …