Recent News & Stories of Hope
Will you join us in keeping the Christmas miracle alive?
Dear friend, You would surely love being an elf perched on a shelf in the clothing bank! Your awareness of the struggles faced by ordinary people in the community would deepen. Your heart would be filled with joy as you watched the many ways people’s lives are...
Christina and Rick’s Story
For nearly two years, Christina, Rick, and their two school-aged children found themselves homeless and living out of their minivan. “You never think it could be you, then one day it is… and you find yourself looking in the rear view mirror at your family and feeling...
Kim’s Story
A few weeks ago, Kim, a young single mom of two busy little boys, shared with staff that her car had broken down the week before. It had taken all of her October rent money to get it repaired. She tearfully searched for words to describe her relief that St....
Jon’s Story
A tantalizing aroma of fried chicken filled the air as Jon held out his plate at the meal being served at the National Guard Armory. First, the chicken, then a pile of steaming mashed potatoes, then chicken gravy, then buttered peas, then a green salad were...
Justin’s Story
It was a year ago that Justin’s wife had died of a particularly aggressive cancer. Justin and his two young boys, Chad and Oliver, were doing their best to continue living their lives without her. Justin held down two part-time jobs; he delivered linens to...
A Gift Given
An older woman just walked into our office and said she’d like to make a cash donation. A staff member gratefully accepted her donation and asked for her name. The woman kindly said she’d like to remain anonymous. “Francis House has helped me a lot over the years. I...
Your Generosity Inspires Hope and Love
Earlier this month many of our clothing bank clients were looking for something extra special for their loved ones for Valentine’s Day. Richard was one of these clients. “I am looking for a special gift for my wife,” he explained to a volunteer. “We have had a...
Warm and Safe During the Holidays
Terry and Susan are one of the many families whose lives are changed because of people like you. We met Terry and Susan, an older couple, at our Evening Meal Program. They come eat with us almost every week night along with their two teenage grandsons...
Being a Good Friend
A few weeks ago, a staff member was chatting with clients at our clothing bank. Susan, a young single mom of three busy little boys, shared with staff that her car had broken down the week before. It had taken all of her October rent money to get it repaired....