Some Things Are More Important Than Work
Keeping your life in balance is a lesson that Air Force Veteran John Lewis has learned the hard way. Mr. Lewis, a Veteran currently house at St. Francis House under …
Social Services Snapshot
Few people know how busy things can get in an afternoon in St. Francis House Social Services. So here’s a snapshot! Even with distancing, face masks, and waiting outside to …
Adjusting to New Circumstances
Neil Myers had a great job with a local manufacturing plant…that is, he did until COVID and the shutdown. He was laid off when the plant closed, and there are …
I Felt Let Down By Society; Then I Came to St. Francis House”
Army Veteran Jane Doe (not her real name) served her country in 2003. Born in Indiana, she moved to Arkansas when she was ten years old. She joined the Army …
If You Need a Reset, Come to St. Francis House
Army Veteran DeMarco Haywood served his country from 2005 to 2008. He was a forward observer with Delta Troop 182 in Iraq. “I grew up in Hope, Arkansas. I graduated …
Filling in the Gaps
The mission of St. Francis House has always been to ‘serve the underserved”. Practically speaking, that often means we help those who fall through the cracks! In Jimmy Perry’s case, …
“A Heavenly Basic Training”
Marine Corps Veteran Lance Reese, a Veteran currently housed at St. Francis House under the VA Homeless Veterans Program, served his country from 1969-1971 as a mechanic working on “anything …
A Roof Over Our Head
Most people will tell you that keeping aa roof over their heads is one of their top priorities. But as restrictions on evictions are lifted and unemployment and stimulus checks …
The Services in Supportive Services for Veterans and Families Continue to Grow!
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) is a VA program that helps Veterans and their families who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing homelessness. It provides assistance with …
“If You Don’t Want to Turn Your Life Around, Don’t Come to St. Francis House”
Benjamin Price, a Veteran currently housed at St. Francis House under the VA Homeless Veterans Program, served his country from 1975-1977 as an Army artilleryman. “I grew up in Lexa, …