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 …
“It Will Be Mine”
Army Veteran Daryl Walker served his country from 2006-2010 as a light-wheel mechanic and later as a logistics clerk. A native of California, he joined the Army a year after …
Living the Slow Life!
Sarah Wood served her country in the Airforce from 1994-1998. She was stationed at Reese Air Force base and was a material handler dealing primarily in medical ordering and logistics. …
Don’t Wait So Long
Saint Francis House helps Veternas in a variety of ways. Some stay with us for a time; others, like Army Veteran Clinton Carter Jackson, receive assistance through the non-residential program …
Keeping the Water Flowing
Natasha is a twenty-eight-year-old single mother of two. When it became evident that her eldest child would require round-the-clock care, she decided to file for disability for her son and …