Going Where My Kids Are
Guy Van Dusen, a Veteran housed at St. Francis House under the , served his country from 1962-1966. he part of the Airforce AirPolice He came to St. Francis House …
1 in 4 Women; 1 in 9 Men
Sandra is a 43 year old woman with a good job and a promising future. She recently started back to college to get a degree in accounting and from the …
We Don’t Stop Helping Once They Leave
Karl Hartkemeyer served his country as an Army supply clerk and paratrooper from 1977-1980. He and his wife, Carla, stayed at St. Francis House for several months earlier this year. …
Keeping the Heat On
For every bag of food, prescription filled or utility bill paid, there’s a story and as the weather turns colder, utility help becomes a higher priory. Toby is 43 years …
Even When It’s Not Your Mistake…
You can still suffer the consequences. Jason is 83 years old and has lived on a fixed income for years. His Social Security income of $680.00 isn’t huge, but he …
Don’t Let Anything Stop You; If You Believe It, You can Do Anything!
Chris Cascanet, a Veteran currently housed at St. Francis House under the VA Homeless Veterans Program, served his country in the Army as a quartermaster and chemical equipment repairman from …
Getting Him to Healthcare
Jim is a Veteran who used to live at St. Francis House. Sixty-two years old, he is disabled and requires weekly dialysis. By carefully managing his benefits, he has a …
Getting Them to a New Start
We don’t always think of transportation when we think of emergency social services, but when John and Tina’s car broke down in Little Rock with their one-year-old daughter in tow, …
St. Francis House Receives Case Management Grant!
It seems James Evans-Hammond has been a perfect fit for St. Francis House since his very first day as a volunteer. Mr. Evans-Hammond was born in northeast Arkansas, and his …
You Never Know What Some Help Might Accomplish
(as told to a St. Francis House staffer) I was driving one morning and saw a young man carrying a large case that looked very heavy. It was hot and …