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 …
“If You’re in Trouble, This is the Place to Look Into”
“AG” served in the Army as a diesel mechanic from 1992 through 1998. He was stationed both stateside and in Germany. He grew up in Muskogee, Oklahoma and entered the …
I Can’t Give Enough Praise to St. Francis House
“J” served his country as a paratrooper in the Army from 1980 to 1990. “My dad was from Arkansas, my mom is from Texas and they met in California, but …
It’s Just Not Enough
“LW” is a single mom living with her mother and two daughters, one year old and three years old. The father is not involved and LW does not work due …
St. Francis House is Helping Me Start Life Over
Harvey Townsend was born in Mississippi but raised by his aunt in Pine Buff Arkansas. “My mom had some problems and we were all going into foster care. My brother …
Embrace What God Gives You!
Gary Clowers grew up in Nashville, Arkansas and joined the Army after High School. He served in the infantry from 2011-2013. “After the Army I tried a lot of different …
“The Most Important Thing is the Love”
Paul Gilton is a resident at Magnolia House, a local sober-living facility. He recently began volunteering at St. Francis House. “I’m an addict and it’s hard, especially when your family …
“I’m Grateful to Be Here”
Joanna Oakley grew up in Morrilton, Arkansas and joined the Army in 2003. “I told my grandmother I wanted a job where I could blow things up. She took me …