A Second Chance at Life- written by a Phoenix House Volunteer
Most people don’t know how hard it is to reinsert ourselves into society. Having an infallible support system is extremely important to all of us at Phoenix Recovery and St. …
St. Francis House is a Safety Net for Me
My name is Brittney Perez and I’m a volunteer at St. Francis House. I’m 30 and in recovery. I have been in and out of prison since I was 20. …
“I Want to be There for Her”
Army Veteran Willie Clark Jr. served his country from 2005 until 2011. He was born and raised in Rosston Arkansas. “I worked for Tyson Foods after graduation, but after a …
Helping a Friend
Mr. “Martin” came to Community Outreach looking for a coat. But he didn’t come looking for himself; he came looking for a friend. Mr. Martin has befriended a homeless gentleman …
Let’s Go Clothes Shopping!
“Shelby” is a widowed mother of four. She works full-time, but keeping up with all the expenses can be tough. As costs rise higher, she had to prioritize, and as …
No Requirements Except to Progress
Air Force Veteran Ronald Alexander served his country from 1978-1979. “I joined up at seventeen and I was aircrew life support. I installed survival equipment like O2 masks and helmets …
Working With Veterans is What I Need to Do
Carmen Main has been the St. Francis House weekend desk clerk for just over a year, “I was raised around Veterans and come from a Veteran family. I love being …
Keeping the Lights On
You come home after work, it’s dark, you flip a switch and there’s light!! But not if you can’t pay your electric bill. Annette has recently been diagnosed with cancer. …
Everyone Might Need a Little Help
Army Veteran Earl Hance served his country from 1978 to 1993. Mr. Hance says he “grew up all over”. “My father was in construction so we followed the jobs, but …
Welcome to St. Francis House!
Ersalene Shorter has always had a heart for service. Born in Newport, Arkansas, she got her B.S. in Human Services and began her journey with non-profits working at North Arkansas …