Veteran’s Point of View
The hustle and bustle at St. Francis is in overdrive as more donations arrive during this holiday season. The season of giving, a time of joy, happiness, and cheer can …
Christmas Cheer
Kasheena is a single mother of four who recently lost her job. As often happens, the loss of a job often leads to other financial troubles. She got behind in …
The Littlest Angel
With a beautiful smile and a tightly clutched envelope, our littlest angel showed up Thursday morning to bring Christmas money to St. Francis House. Emily Stone, an eight year from …
We Need a Little Christmas
The holidays are coming with special memories and traditions. Many of us are looking forward to some extra time off, meals with family and friends, and exchanging gifts. However, not …
Spreading the Love
Today Harry Willis has his own non-profit, Helping Homeless Home, which provides furniture and housewares to those returning home from homelessness. He knows about the hardships of that journey; he’s …
Just a Little Extra Help and He’s Going Places
One or two items of clothing a month, a bag of groceries- to most of us that doesn’t seem like much. For Michael, that little bit of help allowed him …
Sometimes Life Breaks Down – We Help Rebuild
You may remember Scott, a veteran and truck driver who got stuck in Little Rock when his truck broke down. He and his wife and seven children stayed with us …
Referrals Help Us Meet the Need!
Monday afternoon St. Francis House got a call from a local church. Shirley, a member of their congregation didn’t have quite enough for her electric bill. The church was able …
Helping Break the Cycle of Poverty
Alicia has been coming to St. Francis House since she was eighteen. As she grew older, her daughter and then grand-daughter came with her as well. Over the years the family received …
Reuniting Families
Jeff and his wife, Lisa, with their six children have lived in Arkansas for many years, but when he lost his job, he had to seek work wherever he could find it. He …