Help Them Help Themselves
Army Veteran Michael McPherson served his country in the Army National Guard from 1981 to 1985 and in the Army from 1985 to 1988. He grew up in Yakima, Washington, …
So Grateful for Food!
We have a new client who is older and she and her husband are caring for six children. They had been short of food for a while and really were …
Sometimes You Need a Pair of Pants!
One of our homeless clients comes in every two weeks for food. He came in the other day and said he knew it wasn’t his day, but he really needed …
No Longer Homeless!
You might remember “Joey” one of our homeless clients. He came in needing a bus pass to get to the Salvation Army for shelter. https://stfrancishouselr.org/…/sometimes-someone-just…/ “Joey” came in to see …
We Love It When Things Work Out!
One of our staff told us this story a few days ago- “There’s a guy who has been coming in for a while now. He always gets snack bags and …
“You’re Right Where You Need to Be!”
Edward J. Thompson was raised here in Arkansas, just north of the airbase. His father was a Marine working with the Airforce and helped open the base. He joined the …
Partners Matter! Thank You Pulaski Heights UMC!
“They were in tears when they called,” Tracy Akines, Community Resource Coordinator said. “They were a family of four and their electricity was going to be cut off. The bill …
“I’m Working on Being a Person Again
Micheal Alan Haley served his country as a Marine from 1989-1990. A native Arkansan, he grew up in Van Buren. “I come from a military family. My grandfather was in …
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, …