It Takes a Village
We’ve all heard the saying that “it takes a village’. That’s very true at St. Francis House. Army Veteran Jason, Amy, and their daughter (not their real names) arrived at …
“For Better or Worse”
Richard “Dave ” Hacker may be one of the friendliest men you’ll ever meet. His love for his friends and his family is obvious from the moment he begins to …
I’m a Man Who Keeps My Promises
William C. Frazier is an Army Veteran who served his country from 1976 to 1979 as a power station operator. A Little Rock native, he joined the Army at seventeen. ” …
It Wasn’t Easy Then and It Isn’t Easy Now
Wiley Johnson is an Army Veteran who served his country in Viet Nam from 1973 to 1976 as a communications specialist. He was born and raised in Cottonplant, Arkansas, to …
You Lose More than Just the Job
Linda lost her job due to covid-related staff reductions. That also meant losing her health insurance. Her husband is working two jobs to make ends meet but they still can’t …
A Little Thanksgiving Help
Marissa is a single mom of two. During the day, while her children are in school, she attends nursing school and drives for DoorDash to make ends meet. Last month, …
A Place to Stay
Mark Allen Shelton served his country as an Army track vehicle mechanic from 1986 to 1995. A native of Guntersville, Alabama, he joined the service after High School and was …
I Didn’t Know Places Like St. Francis House Existed
Glen Stell joined the Navy shortly after graduating High School. A native of Oakland, Ca, he moved to Little Rock with his parents during High School. The military took him …
When Your Child is Ill, the Whole World Stops.
Life can be hard enough at any time, but when your child is ill, the whole world stops. That was the case for our client Tasha. Tasha’s baby has been …
Just a Typical Week at St. Francis House
What did last week look like at St. Francis House? 400 people received groceries and hygiene products. Fourteen people were able to get life-saving medication. Almost 400 unsheltered community members …