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In less than 48 hours temperatures dropped from the 60s to the teens in Omaha. The blast of arctic air to start the week is causing more people to escape the cold at the Siena Francis House.

A group of veterinarians and volunteers is on a mission to help the most vulnerable pets and owners in the community.

With one of the coldest and longest winters in recent memory, the Siena Francis House is doing its best to keep up.

Hundreds of men and women looked for warm clothes and shelter Sunday.

Monday evening, the Siena Francis House sheltered 89 people in its 40-bed women’s shelter and was nearly at double capacity in its men’s shelter. Officials are anticipating more arrivals throughout the week.

For the past 15 years, the Choi's have served Korean food to guests at the Siena/Francis House.

The shelter sees an influx of people when the temperatures get extremely cold. Thursday night it housed more than 100 men over its capacity.

Sunday’s storm has homeless shelters on high alert. The Siena/Francis house said it is ready for the influx of people but will need help after the storm is over.

As the season of giving begins, Omaha's Siena/Francis House is building something to last far beyond the holidays.

The start of the holiday season is bringing the annual outpouring of support from volunteers.

Construction is underway on a new shelter for homeless people at Siena-Francis House in north downtown Omaha.

The Siena/Francis House did its part Sunday helping veterans facing homelessness in the area by delivering backpacks with daily essentials.

Volunteers from the Omaha Farmers Market took time out of their Saturday night to donate items and serve meals to homeless guests at the Siena/Francis House.

Nearly 300 individuals participated in the 2018 Hope for the Homeless 5K Walk/Run benefiting Siena/Francis House.

Thursday some of Omaha's homeless got a special treat from an area business. Kona Ice brought their truck, from Lincoln to the Siena/Francis House on Nicholas Street to hand out free icy treats.

Linda Twomey, executive director of the Siena-Francis House, thanked Stothert for budgeting $50,000 for her organization.

Esprit Whispering Ridge will hold a Golf Scramble at Miracle Hills Golf Course on Thursday, September 6. All proceeds will benefit Siena/Francis House.

Siena/Francis House is pleased to announce it was recently awarded a $198,600 grant from United Way of the Midlands.

Siena/Francis House has received a $25,000 grant from the Lincoln Financial Foundation in support of the Emergency Shelter and Meals program.

Heritage Services plans to raise $15 million for the Siena/Francis House.

Yoshua Piescer said he was a little scared the other night when a homeless man waved him over in front of the Siena-Francis House homeless shelter.

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