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 …
St. Francis House is a Good Place for Veterans to be!
Russell Gill served his country in the Army infantry from 2004 through 2006. An Arkansas native from Dumas, Mr. Gill joined the military at 29 years old. “I just decided …
Helping Across Agencies
McRae, Arkansas, is a small town in White County. Social services there are limited, and the few agencies they have are often short of needed items. When St. Francis House …
St. Francis House bids a loving farewell to Executive Director Darlene Bourgeois and welcomes Greg Chastine.
After guiding St. Francis House through over thirty years of growth and new programs to meet the needs of the community, Darlene Bourgeious is retiring as Executive Director. Under her …
Lending a Helping Hand
Tasha is a single mom of a three-year-old and has another on the way. The father is in prison and finding a job when you’re pregnant is difficult. She had …
Last Week in Social Services
If you have ever wondered about the needs of our low-income neighbors in Little Rock and how St. Francis House helps, here’s last week’s snapshot. Social Services saw over 200 …