What a Great Volunteer!
Meet Gio! Giovanni Chiechi is a sixteen-year-old sophomore at Catholic High School. But until school started this week, he was ‘volunteer extraordinaire’ at St. Francis House. Beginning this July, Gio …
You Have to Laugh!
Navy Veteran Holly Bean can turn almost anything into a funny story. She served in the Navy from 1986 through 1990 and then served another twelve years in the reserves …
Summer Food Boxes Really Help!
Twenty-nine families Eighty-five children Three boxes- meat, produce, and dry goods. One set per child up to three sets. Types of food? Fish patties, chicken legs, breakfast sausage, cabbage, potatoes, …
A Success Story
Jason, his wife, and their two children came here from Missississippi.* The family was in a Veteran program in their hometown, but the lack of housing in that area meant …
What Is SSVF?
SSVF is a Rapid Re-Housing and Homelessness Prevention program for Veterans and their families. We work with households who are experiencing literal homelessness, or those at imminent risk of homelessness, …
A Legacy of Strength
Twanna Harper’s story is one of perseverance and strength. She served her country in the Army from 1994 to 2000. She initially worked as a petroleum supply specialist, driving trucks …
Already a Part of the Family!
Our new front desk clerk, Alvin White was already a part of our St. Francis House family when he accepted a position as a part of our staff. He was …
It All is Too Much
Jennifer is a single mom with a new baby. Jennifer has diabetes and it has posed difficult complications for both Jennifer and her child. Her child, Opal, is on a …
“I Put Some Love in It!”
Arnella Beasley has worked at St. Francis House for twenty-two years. “I use to get here at 3:30 in the morning to get breakfast ready for my Veterans. We’ve …
“I Had Lost Faith in Humanity”
Navy Veteran John Parker was born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in Arlington, Texas. He joined the Navy at 21 and served for ten years, 1988-1998. He began his Navy …