Can I Give You a Hug?
A woman came in yesterday. She was tiny, shaking, crying; she looked terrified. She asked if we had a tent. As we talked, she said she was living in a …
Sometimes It Starts With a Bus Pass
LD moved here about six months ago. With nowhere to live and no transportation, he got a referral for a TAP pass. The bus pass got him to a shelter …
Daily Victories from SSVF-Helping with Bills until the Next Job
JH was working with a contractor making $40.00 /hour, but when the job ended, he was left without an income. With a family including three children, his wife and a …
Daily Victories from SSVF- Help is a Phone Call Away!
I met a Veteran on the street one day. He was living in his car so I gave him a card. Next thing we know, he’s calling, suicidal with a …
Thank You DAR!
Kathy Balkman and her husband, Mac, from the Arkansas State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) stopped by with bathroom towels, hand towels and washcloths to help our …
Dinner with Our St. Mark’s Friends!
Dinner with our friends at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is always a treat! It might have been damp and rainy outside, but inside there was nothing but sunny smiles! …
Outdoor Fun at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
The weather was beautiful for outdoor fun at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church! Veterans took out canoes and kayaks and sat outside enjoying the last of the good weather while feasting all …
Phoenix House Volunteers Rock!
Volunteers like Tracy and Tina from Phoenix House, a re-entry program for women, are a huge help to Community Resources. Phoenix House volunteers come every day to help sort clothing, assist in the …
The Housing Just Isn’t There
JR, his wife and four children currently live in their car. They’ve been approved for housing but can’t find a place. When he can, JR drives for UberEATS. “We’re seeing …
Eighteen and Homeless
LC is only eighteen years old. She’s never been on her own before. But when she got kicked out of her house, she ended up at St. Francis House looking for …