“I Finally Accepted That There Was a Mental Issue”
Army Veteran D’Andre Rhoden was born and raised in Memphis, Tn. He joined the Army Reserves in 2016 before becoming active military serving at Fort Polk, La. Until 2023. “I …
“I Never Expected to Need Something Like This”
Army Veteran EK spent twenty-one years serving his country. He joined the National Guard in 2001. “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. Then I met some guys from …
“I’m Figuring Out the Next Chapter”
Little Rock native Jacob Purvis joined the Air Force in 2003. He served for six years as a Pararescueman. “I went on missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa; …
“It’s up to You to Find Your Ending”
Army and Marine Veteran, Jeffrey Beasley, was born in Texarkana, Arkansas and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He joined the Marines in 1979 and served as a machine gunner. He …
Helping Through the Years
Joe Campbell received a Thanksgiving basket from St. Francis House this year. But Joe has been a part of the St. Francis House community for almost thirty years. “I went …
Daily Victories from SSVF
Daily Victories from SSVFArmy Veteran KC and her daughter were left without a home in the tornadoes two years ago. She moved to another town to live with friends, but …
“Where Did the Time Go?”
Talking to Army Veteran David Harman, you would never guess that behind that sly grin and great sense of humor, there is, as he called it, a “soul-wound”. Mr. Harman …
Remembering Justin McGehee
Justin Edward McGehee was born on November 22, 1981 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas and died in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 13, 2024. Justin was known for his outgoing personality and his dedication to …
“I Tell Every Vet , St. Francis House is a Good Place to Go”
John Royer grew up in Newport, Arkansas, graduated high school in May of 1986 and immediately enlisted in the Army. He served in Germany as an ammunition specialist until April, …
Daily Victories from SSVF- A Little Help from Our Friends!
“We just housed a two Veteran family. The father is a disabled Navy Veteran: his son is a Marine Veteran with a spouse and four children. We had placed the …