Providing a Haven
Rebecca Audirsch, a Veteran currently housed at St. Francis House under the VA Homeless Veterans Program, served her country as a heavy equipment operator, battalion mail clerk and later as …
Between Benefits!
Jeff is a 71 year old Veteran. He makes ends meet with his Social Security of $860.00 a month and his VA pension $800.00 per month. Even then he sometimes …
One Paycheck Away
Samantha’s job covered the bills for herself and her two children, but it didn’t leave much for extras. Food stamps and pantries helped her money go further, but not enough …
Making Progress!
Robert Lee Belin, a Navy Veteran currently housed at St. Francis House under the VA Homeless Veterans Program, served his country from 1982-1986 as a bosun’s mate. A native of …
SSVF News!
Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) provides services for Veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness. As the single provider in Arkansas, this program serves fourteen counties and has …
Every Day Can Be a Challenge
Carly comes every month to St. Francis House. The staff know her well and are as much support as they are agency staff. Carly is on disability, and her health …
Working as a Team!
Sherril is fifty-nine years old and is a bartender for a local restaurant. She is divorced, and her adult son lives with her and shares expenses. When he was laid …
The Beginning of a Journey
Ms. Mark Finney, an Army Veteran currently housed at St. Francis House under the VA Homeless Veterans Program, served her country from 2007-20011. She was a part of the transportation …
I Just Drove
John (not his real name), an Army Veteran currently housed at St. Francis House under the VA Homeless Veterans Program, served his country from 1998-2007. While in the service, he …
Helping with Health!
Mrs. Watson retired a few years ago. She is seventy-two and has atrial fibrillation, a quivering, or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, and heart failure. Her …