“St. Francis House is a Godsend”
Navy Veteran Floyd Eddie Price is our newest St. Francis House family member. A native Arkansan, he served his country as a Seabee from 2000-2001. He states, “I have always …
“I’m a St. Francis House Fan!
Army Veteran Floyd Marshal is a man of many talents. A native Arkansan, he was raised by a single mom of sixteen, ten boys and six girls. “Our mother was …
“It’s My Favorite Time”
Dovie Jones has been coming to St. Francis House for over four years for clothes and groceries. She describes herself as a mother, daughter, and writer and is working on …
“If You’ve Never Had Deep Sorrow, You Can’t Really Laugh”
Really Laugh” Marine Corps Veteran, Scott Henderson served his country as a jet mechanic from 1986-1989. He grew up in Pine Bluff Arkansas and returned to Arkansas after leaving the …
“I Love St. Francis House”
We always love following up with a member of the St. Francis House family, and it’s even better when we can welcome one to our team. Grace Durkes came to …
Coming Back
Army Veteran Don Williams grew up in Texarkana, Arkansas. He served as an infantryman from 1983-1986. After leaving the military, he returned to Texarkana. “I started driving a taxi. Then …
It’s Different This Time Around
Army Veteran Mordecai Whitley was born in Georgia and grew up in North Little Rock. He enlisted right after high school and served his country from 2000-2008 in the 39th …
A Second Chance at Life- written by a Phoenix House Volunteer
Most people don’t know how hard it is to reinsert ourselves into society. Having an infallible support system is extremely important to all of us at Phoenix Recovery and St. …
St. Francis House is a Safety Net for Me
My name is Brittney Perez and I’m a volunteer at St. Francis House. I’m 30 and in recovery. I have been in and out of prison since I was 20. …
“I Want to be There for Her”
Army Veteran Willie Clark Jr. served his country from 2005 until 2011. He was born and raised in Rosston Arkansas. “I worked for Tyson Foods after graduation, but after a …