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 …
St. Francis House is a blessing for Vets!
Army Veteran Edwards Cagle served his country from 1984 to 1987 as a tank crew member. After he left full-time service, he joined the reserves as a generator mechanic. He …
“Can You Help Me Get Home?”
When we met Kevin Sharpe, he had just walked from a local hospital to St. Francis House looking for a way back home. Mr. Sharp, from West Memphis, Arkansas, had …
A Real Success!
Everyone loves a success story and Frank is definitely a success! Frank has been coming to St. Francis House for snack bags and clothing for the last several years. After …
Learning to Live with Yourself
Doris Tillman, an Army Veteran currently living at St. Francis House, loves to color. Her pictures, which she often gives to staff and fellow Veterans, are bright and cheerful, just …
“I have no one to worry about and no one worries about me”
*Story used with permission, details changed at the Veteran’s request “Sheila” is a Navy Veteran from Colorado. After serving her country as an administrative specialist, she married, had a daughter, …
Welcome to Our New SSVF Director, Sean Conrad!
St. Francis House is excited to announce Sean Conrad’s appointment as our new director of Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF). As SSVF expanded to serve all of Arkansas, adding …
Helping in Any Way We Can
Robert wasn’t a regular at St. Francis House until this past year. With the COVID shut-down, first, his hours were cut, and then he was laid off. It all happened so …
“Be Grateful for Everything”
US Navy Veteran, Paul Pilayo, is a friendly gentleman with a great smile! He served his country from 1972-1975. Stationed in on a carrier during Viet Nam, he worked as …