Just a Little Help

Mr. Henry is a regular client at St. Francis House. He works as a day laborer through Labor Ready and often works six days a week. When his wife left, …

You Have to Have the “Want To”

Phillip Michael Jones definitely has the “want to.” Mr. Jones served in the Army as a scout from 1999-2002 and after leaving the service, he used his GI Bill benefits …

“Please God, give me strength”

Roderick Brown served in the Marines from 1981-1985 as a communications technician and mechanic. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton and later at Kaneohe Bay and deployed three times in the …

Helping a Long- Time Friend

Pearly Marblie has been a long-time friend at St. Francis House. After twenty-five years in nursing, she retired on full disability. Since then, she comes to St. Francis House regularly …

Just Not Enough Left

Judy is a regular client at St. Francis House. Seventy years old, she receives Social Security and food stamps, but after paying all her bills and medicine, her disposable income …

Welcome to St. Francis House!

Anthony and Grace recently moved to St. Francis House. Anthony served in the Army from 2001 to 2006 as an infantryman and then in Special Forces. After leaving the Army, …

This Time is Different

Not all alcoholics lose their jobs and end up on the street. Just ask Rick Fowler. Rick is a Navy Veteran from Hot Springs, and after leaving the service, he …

Helping with Healthcare Costs

Jim and Dana are both in their late sixties and worked all their lives. Now retired,  they receive social security and are both on Medicare. They also both worked part-time …