Life’s a Journey
Navy Veteran Kristina Ballard is outgoing, enthusiastic and has never met a stranger. She grew up in Slidell, Louisiana and joined the Navy in 1986. Her ex-husband was also in …
For Fifty Years
EV has been coming to St. Francis House for fifty-three years. “I came with my mom and grandma when Mrs. Lewis was here. But I try not to come all …
I’m in School to be a Dental Hygienist
BR and her husband moved here last year. Her husband works in pest control and she is going to school to be a dental hygienist. “With only one of us …
Things are Starting to Fall Into Place
CL is an Army National Guard Veteran who worked with SSBF to get into housing. He comes to the food pantry occasionally for food and clothing. “I ‘ve been housed …
Welcome Darron!
Our newest volunteer, Darron McCoy, moved here recently from St. Louis, Missouri where he had worked as a painter. “I’m on disability now. I couldn’t keep doing painting everyday.” Mr. …
Keeping Families Together
Mr. J has been on VA disability since leaving the service. He and his fourteen-year-old daughter had a nice place to live, and she was happy and doing well in …
Help to Start Over
Army Veteran AL and her fiancé’ are both in recovery. Starting over was tough, but when they moved to Little Rock to help care for an older family member, life …
St. Francis House Has Been a Blessing
Little Rock native, ShaLonda Gray, served her country in the Army National Guard from 2007-2010. “I graduated High School in 1992 and already had completed a my certification in computer …
Enjoying Home Cooked Meals!
When we first met JL, she and her four teenage boys were living in a motel. They couldn’t cook so we gave her snack bags and other prepared food …
The Final Wonder-full Wagon!
AJ and DL are regulars at St. Francis House. The couple are currently unhoused and have gotten bus passes, snacks and clothing from St. Francis House. Always friendly and polite, …