“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 …
There is a Place for Us
Larry Knowlton served as an Army chemical operations specialist from 1991-1994 during which time he was stationed in Korea and at Fort Polk, Louisiana. An Arkansas native, he grew up …
It’s a Good Place for People to Find Themselves Again
William Stapler served his country in the Marine Corps from 1986 until 1994. Born in Osceola, Arkansas, he enlisted right out of high school and left for boot camp on …
I’m Ready to Get Back on My Own
“KI” joined the Army in 1978 and served until 1985. He was in high school when he enlisted and was stationed in Kansas in military intelligence throughout his time of …