S7E5 Heroes Serve Heroes: St. Francis House

Tiger Talk is an award winning podcast that is written and produced by 4th and 5th grade EAST students at John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation in Springdale, Arkansas. The theme of Season 7 is Heroes Serve Heroes. The hosts of Tiger Talk hope to help veterans connect with organizations in Northwest Arkansas that serve veterans.

During this episode, Janette, Rodrick, and Yaretzi interview Mr. Brad Fisher who is a veteran on staff with St. Francis House.

St. Francis House: Homelessness Prevention & Rapid Re-Housing
What is SSVF?

The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program is a homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing program designed to assist Veteran families at risk of homelessness to maintain their housing and to rapidly re-house Veteran families who are experiencing homelessness.

Services Offered*
Case Management: A housing stability plan is developed with each client and may include: housing search, securing utilities, landlord mediation, budgeting, coordinating other services.

Financial Assistance: Temporary financial assistance may be available to those who will become/remain homeless but for SSVF financial assistance including: security deposits, rental assistance, utility deposits/assistance, childcare, moving costs, etc.

Address: 7 East Colt Square Fayetteville, AR 72703

Phone Number: 479-249-9872

www.ssvfarkansas.org

*Meeting basic eligibility criteria does not guarantee SSVF services. Furthermore, SSVF service may have additional criteria to determine eligibility and to prioritize the delivery of services. Approval into the SSVF Program does not guarantee any financial assistance. All services are provided on a case-by-case basis as deemed necessary and in accordance with the SSVF Program Guide.

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