A Wagonload of Goodies!
The American Red Cross brought these amazing wagons for our unsheltered neighbors! They include a tarp, a tent, a case of water, a flashlight, a towel, a box of meals, …
St. Francis House Has Been a Haven
It’s rare to see Veteran Jerry Ritchey without a smile on his face and a story ready to tell. He served his country for twenty-three years, from 1964 through 1987, …
“Finding Childcare is Hard”
If you want to see a face light up, just look at National Guard Army Veteran, Shaniqua Basey, when she is playing with her son, Marion. Ms. Basey is a …
“Sometimes Someone Just Touches Your Heart”
“Sometimes someone comes in and they just touch your heart”, says Ms. Janie, one of the TAP workers at St. Francis House. “That’s what happened today.” “Joey” is a thirty-nine-year-old …
“I Hope Someone Would Help”
Community resources staff member Christina Moore knows first–hand what it means to need help. “I’ve been homeless, I’ve been in prison, I’m a recovering addict. And I hate to say …
“I’m Not High Today!”
Army Veteran Tommy Jenkins grew up in Camden, Arkansas, and served in Germany from 1976 through 1979 when he left the service. “Until I left the military, I never left …
Moving Outside the Walls
We can’t always help everyone, but St. Francis House staff does not let location limit who they can help. Whether it’s SSVF staff serving the entire state; or individual staff …
I’ll Never Put Myself in that Position Again
Mr. Richard Lynch is quick to smile and always ready to chat! He grew up in Fort Smith Arkansas and joined the Army in 2012. “I have lots of family …
Exactly What Shallow Subsidies is Designed to Do!
Giovanni Siruelo contacted Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) in the summer of 2021 for Homelessness Prevention services. He was in school studying to be an airplane mechanic and had …
Building Relationships!
Our staff in Community Resources don’t just serve clients; they build relationships. And just listening to Amanda talking about Tommy, you know he is more than just a client, he’s …