Keeping a Roof Over her head
Maria is a thirty-seven-year-old single mother. Until last March, she worked at a local restaurant and made enough to support her family and put aside money for savings. However, when …
“I had to forgive myself”
Alvin Ray White served his country as an Army communications specialist from 1978-1979. “We have three generations of service- me, my brother, and my dad were Army, my other brother …
Just a typical hour at St. Francis House Social Services
So what happens at St. Francis House on a typical afternoon? Obviously, every day is different, but here is a one-hour snapshot of a typical day! A Veteran came in …
Taking Care of the Caregiver
Kimberly Williams served her country as a Navy aviation technician from 1980-1983. “I pretty much grew up in Florida. My parents divorced when I was three, and my brother, who …
Helping Keep the Water on!
LaToya is a single mother of seven, caring for a disabled child full time. Because she cannot work, she receives housing assistance, a utility allotment, food stamps, and even SSI …
I Just Want to be OK
Native Arkansan Katrina Schwab served her country from 1996 to 1999 as a fueler in the Army. Upon leaving full-time service, she joined the reserves and served as administrative support …
Unexpected Expenses are Tough
Janet is 61 years old. She lives in North Little Rock and gets by on food stamps and supplemental security income. And even though she is careful, that barely covers …
So Many People Have Helped Me
Marine Corps Veterans Bobby Lytle joined the service at just seventeen after getting his GED. He enlisted an Arkansas native in 1976 but received a medical discharge in 1977 for …
Social Services Gets a Facelift!
Check out the new awning, concrete, and benches in front of our Social Services Department! Now our clients will have shade, cover, and a place to sit while waiting, and volunteers …
Just a Little Short
John had just moved into his new apartment. The seventy-year-old Veteran on VA disability and Social security had never had a problem paying bills before. However, moving is expensive, and …