Unpaid…
Janeta is seventy-eight years old and lives on her own. Last March, she got hit by a huge electric bill. Her bill usually ran around $200.00, and now she was …
It’s Great What You Do Here
Craig Harris, a Veteran currently housed at St. Francis House under the VA Homeless Veterans Program, served his country from 1977-1984 as a supply sergeant. He served two tours in …
It’s a God Thing!
God-Things happen a lot at St. Francis House as Veteran Jimmy Perry can tell you. Some of you might remember Mr. Perry. He was a resident at St. Francis House …
That’s a House Full!
Marilyn has a lot on her plate! Her husband is disabled, and she is his full-time caregiver. With the various COVID restrictions, she is now also the caregiver for fourteen …
Michael Vann Johnson Jr. American Legion Post #74 Does It Again!
We couldn’t see all the smiles for the facemasks, but everyone was grinning from ear to ear as `Representatives from the Michael Vann Johnson Jr. American Legion Post #74 in …
Homelessness Can Happen to Anyone
As Ross McIntyre can tell you, homelessness can happen to anyone. Ross McIntyre, an Air Force Veteran currently housed at St. Francis House under the VA Homeless Veterans Program, served …
This Has Never Happened to Us Before
The COVID shut-downs have effected people who never thought they would need a food pantry. Mike, Theresa, and their two children, Thomas and Jeri, live just around the corner from …
St. Francis House Got a Face-lift!
St. Francis House has gotten a beautiful face-lift thanks to long-time supporter Trinity Episcopal Cathedral! Trinity has supported St. Francis House for years in a variety of ways, but thanks …
“I’m Up for the Challenge”
Donald Stephens, an Army Veteran currently housed at St. Francis House under the VA Homeless Veterans Program, served his country from 1981 through 1988. He was a cook and a …
Caught in the Shut-Down
COVID restrictions and fears of illness have had a huge impact on our community in so many ways. Our local homeless community has not only suffered hardships as places of …