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 …
“I’m Not High Today!”
Army Veteran Tommy Jenkins grew up in Camden, Arkansas, and served in Germany from 1976 through 1979 when he left the service. “Until I left the military, I never left …
Moving Outside the Walls
We can’t always help everyone, but St. Francis House staff does not let location limit who they can help. Whether it’s SSVF staff serving the entire state; or individual staff …
I’ll Never Put Myself in that Position Again
Mr. Richard Lynch is quick to smile and always ready to chat! He grew up in Fort Smith Arkansas and joined the Army in 2012. “I have lots of family …