The Lord Made Me Walk Over That Bridge
Veteran John Scarmazzi served as an electrician from 1984 to 1990. He grew up in Maryland and joined the military at twenty-four. After leaving the Navy, he worked in building …
Party at St. Stephen’s!
Our first, off-campus Veteran’s dinner since March 2020 was a huge success! St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Jacksonville hosted our Veterans for a fun-filled night of music, great food, and all-evening …
For the Baby
Ask anyone who has recently had a child, and they will tell you that all the things required add up quickly! Now imagine a new child and being homeless. St. …
A Passion for Living
The first thing you notice about Air Force Veteran Barbara Bennewitz is her passion and tenacity. She is passionate about people and justice and the earth and her faith. That …
“The Future is Possible!”
Soft-spoken, well-mannered, and kind, you would never guess that Army Veteran Derrick Hamilton struggles. And for a long time, he didn’t admit it to himself either. Mr. Hamilton served his …
It Takes a Village
We’ve all heard the saying that “it takes a village’. That’s very true at St. Francis House. Army Veteran Jason, Amy, and their daughter (not their real names) arrived at …
“For Better or Worse”
Richard “Dave ” Hacker may be one of the friendliest men you’ll ever meet. His love for his friends and his family is obvious from the moment he begins to …
I’m a Man Who Keeps My Promises
William C. Frazier is an Army Veteran who served his country from 1976 to 1979 as a power station operator. A Little Rock native, he joined the Army at seventeen. ” …
It Wasn’t Easy Then and It Isn’t Easy Now
Wiley Johnson is an Army Veteran who served his country in Viet Nam from 1973 to 1976 as a communications specialist. He was born and raised in Cottonplant, Arkansas, to …
You Lose More than Just the Job
Linda lost her job due to covid-related staff reductions. That also meant losing her health insurance. Her husband is working two jobs to make ends meet but they still can’t …