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 …
Stories from the Staff- Homeless Student Gets a Wonder-full Wagon!
AJ recently moved here from Detroit. He is unsheltered and comes to St. Francis House for his bus pass and snack bags. We found out that even though homeless, he is …
Stories from the Staff- A Wonder-full Wagon Story!
Yesterday was an amazing day at work. One of my favorite clients told me he was sleeping under the trees in a sleeping bag. He had recently been drugged,, beaten, …
Sacred Sounds and Grounds!
It was a night of music, food, and tons of fun at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Jacksonville for Sacred Grounds and Sounds benefitting St. Francis House! A raffle, a trivia contest, and lots …
World Mental Health Day
Supportive Services for Veteran Families staff member, Jared Eakin recently took part in a special banquet for World Mental Health Day in Hots Springs. Along with it being a …