St. Francis House

What St. Francis House does

St. Francis House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in January 1970 as a social outreach of the Episcopal Church to the State of Arkansas, headquartered in Little Rock with a workforce of 11-50 employees. The organization provides direct humanitarian services to underserved individuals, families, homeless veterans, and community members across Arkansas, delivering all programs free of charge through in-person engagement at its Little Rock facility, phone intake, and email-based referrals.

The service portfolio spans six operational arms: a Food Pantry, Clothing Department, Utility Assistance program, TAP Bus Pass Program (transportation), general Social Services/Community Outreach coordination, and Veterans Programs. The Veterans Re-Entry Program, operational since 1988, provides transitional housing for homeless veterans experiencing PTSD, substance abuse, or other reintegration challenges. Veterans Programs are partially funded through the federal SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) grant and supplemented by a 2023 partnership with Veteran Affairs Nutrition and Food Services for in-kind food donations.

The revenue model is centered on charitable contributions from individuals, churches, and organizations, including a recurring giving program called Partners in Ministry (annual pledges that auto-renew). This is supplemented by federal SSVF grant funding, volunteer labor, and in-kind donations from community partners including Grace Church (East End) and UAMS SAVE (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences students). The go-to-market motion is community-led: beneficiaries are referred by partner organizations or self-identify, with services delivered free of charge to qualifying Arkansas residents.

Name

St. Francis House

Legal name

St. Francis House

Website

https://stfrancisministries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Francis House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1970 as an Episcopal Church social outreach in Little Rock, Arkansas, delivering free food, clothing, utility, transportation, and veteran re-entry services to underserved Arkansas residents and homeless veterans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services / Nonprofit Human Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Food Services (62421), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

Keywords

• Social services nonprofit
• Veteran housing support
• Food pantry services
• Community outreach ministry
• Transitional housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: St. Francis House relies on donations from individuals, churches, and organizations to fund operations. The 'Partners in Ministry' program offers recurring gift options where donors can make annual pledges that renew automatically.
2. Volunteer Services: Volunteers contribute their time and talents in various capacities, supporting the organization's ability to deliver services without requiring full-time staff for all functions.
3. Government and Institutional Funding: The Veterans Re-Entry Program is funded under SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families). The organization also partners with Veteran Affairs Nutrition and Food Services for food donation programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Francis House provides direct, free humanitarian services to underserved individuals and families in Arkansas through a Food Pantry, Clothing Department, Utility Assistance, TAP Bus Pass Program, and Social Services/Community Outreach intake. Its Veterans Programs include the Veterans Re-Entry Program (transitional housing for homeless veterans with PTSD or substance abuse challenges, begun 1988) and SSVF-funded Supportive Services for Veteran Families.

Product overview

St. Francis House operates as a unified social services organization offering a portfolio of community support programs. The core services include Social Services/Community Outreach and Veterans Programs, with the Veterans Re-Entry Program (established 1988) and SSVF being key program modules. Direct assistance is provided through the Food Pantry, Clothing Department, Utility Assistance, and TAP Bus Pass Program. Community engagement is supported through the Volunteer Program, while the Partners in Ministry program sustains funding through recurring donations. All programs are coordinated through the 501(c)(3) non-profit established in January 1970 as a social outreach of the Episcopal Church to Arkansas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Social Services / Community Outreach Core intake and casework ministry that connects underserved individuals and families in Arkansas to essential resources, coordinating referrals and access to the organization's food, clothing, utility, and transportation programs.
• Veterans Programs Comprehensive support program for veterans that includes the Veterans Re-Entry Program (transitional housing for homeless veterans with PTSD or substance abuse challenges) and SSVF-funded Supportive Services for Veteran Families.
• Food Pantry Food assistance service providing groceries to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in the Arkansas community.
• Clothing Department Clothing assistance service providing apparel to underserved community members in need; reachable at (501) 664-5036.
• Utility Assistance Financial assistance program that helps qualifying households pay utility bills.
• TAP Bus Pass Program Transportation assistance program providing bus passes so community members can access transportation for work, appointments, and essential travel.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Veteran Affairs Nutrition and Food ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023VA Nutrition and Food Services committed to helping improve food security at St. Francis House through their food donation program. This partnership helps ensure Veterans have access to nutritious food.
• SSVF Arkansas (Supportive Services for Veteran Families)coreOthersSt. Francis House participates in the SSVF program, which is a federal VA program that provides grants to private non-profit organizations to provide supportive services to Veterans. The Veterans Re-Entry Program is funded under this partnership.
• Grace Church, East EndminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner that brings volunteer groups to serve meals to Veterans and community members at St. Francis House. The church team organized and delivered a Mexican dinner including tacos, enchiladas, and banana pudding.
• UAMS SAVEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical profession students from UAMS (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences) who visit monthly to bring sweet treats and brighten Veterans' days, providing morale support and community engagement.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities USA: National faith-based nonprofit network delivering food, housing, and social services to underserved populations. Closely comparable to St. Francis House in mission, service mix, and faith-based identity, though operating at much larger scale across multiple states.
• The Salvation Army: Faith-based nonprofit providing social services including food, clothing, utility assistance, and transitional housing — a direct functional peer to St. Francis House's community outreach and housing model. Operates a far larger national footprint but delivers a comparable portfolio of basic-needs services.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Veterans service organization delivering benefits assistance, transitional support, and community programs. Overlaps with St. Francis House in veteran-focused advocacy and support services.
• Wounded Warrior Project: Veteran-focused nonprofit providing support services including mental health, housing assistance, and re-entry support. Comparable as a peer in the veteran services niche, though focused exclusively on post-9/11 wounded veterans.
• Volunteers of America: Faith-affiliated nonprofit providing housing, veteran services, and community support programs across the U.S. Directly comparable in delivering transitional and supportive housing for veterans alongside broader social services.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries International: Large nonprofit social enterprise focused on workforce development and basic-needs support. Comparable as a broad nonprofit social services incumbent, though primarily job-training-led rather than housing-led.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Major nonprofit focused on affordable housing for low-income families. Overlaps with St. Francis House in the affordable/community housing mission space but operates through a homebuilding/ownership model rather than transitional housing.
• United Way Worldwide: Federated nonprofit funding and coordinating local social services including food, housing, and utility assistance. Comparable as a broad community-services incumbent, though functioning primarily as a funder/coordinator rather than direct service provider.

Regional players

• Our House (Little Rock): Little Rock-based nonprofit providing shelter, food, and supportive services to homeless individuals and families. Strong regional peer in the same Arkansas geography addressing overlapping basic-needs and housing insecurity populations.
• Stewpot Ministries (Little Rock): Faith-based nonprofit in Little Rock providing food, clothing, and support services to those in need. Comparable regional peer delivering basic-needs services in the same Arkansas community.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stfrancishouselr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-francis-house

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