No Longer Homeless!
You might remember “Joey” one of our homeless clients. He came in needing a bus pass to get to the Salvation Army for shelter. https://stfrancishouselr.org/…/sometimes-someone-just…/ “Joey” came in to see …
We Love It When Things Work Out!
One of our staff told us this story a few days ago- “There’s a guy who has been coming in for a while now. He always gets snack bags and …
“You’re Right Where You Need to Be!”
Edward J. Thompson was raised here in Arkansas, just north of the airbase. His father was a Marine working with the Airforce and helped open the base. He joined the …
Partners Matter! Thank You Pulaski Heights UMC!
“They were in tears when they called,” Tracy Akines, Community Resource Coordinator said. “They were a family of four and their electricity was going to be cut off. The bill …
“I’m Working on Being a Person Again
Micheal Alan Haley served his country as a Marine from 1989-1990. A native Arkansan, he grew up in Van Buren. “I come from a military family. My grandfather was in …
A Wagonload of Goodies!
The American Red Cross brought these amazing wagons for our unsheltered neighbors! They include a tarp, a tent, a case of water, a flashlight, a towel, a box of meals, …
St. Francis House Has Been a Haven
It’s rare to see Veteran Jerry Ritchey without a smile on his face and a story ready to tell. He served his country for twenty-three years, from 1964 through 1987, …
“Finding Childcare is Hard”
If you want to see a face light up, just look at National Guard Army Veteran, Shaniqua Basey, when she is playing with her son, Marion. Ms. Basey is a …
“Sometimes Someone Just Touches Your Heart”
“Sometimes someone comes in and they just touch your heart”, says Ms. Janie, one of the TAP workers at St. Francis House. “That’s what happened today.” “Joey” is a thirty-nine-year-old …
“I Hope Someone Would Help”
Community resources staff member Christina Moore knows first–hand what it means to need help. “I’ve been homeless, I’ve been in prison, I’m a recovering addict. And I hate to say …