“It was Like I was Meant to be Here”
Fifty-Three-year-old Rickey Woods is an Arkansas native and Army Veteran. Born and raised in Crossett, he enlisted in the National Guard in 1987 and shortly after joined the Army. A …
Family Matters
When you look at these beautiful smiles, it’s hard to believe that just a short time ago they were living rough and sleeping wherever they could. Anthony Pointer served his …
Three Generations
Most people Mrs. Lindale’s age look forward to enjoying their retirement and playing with their grandchildren, not raising and supporting them. However, when family needs you, you step up! Mrs. …
So Much Can Change in Just a Few Months
Lex Sampley is a new member of the St. Francis House Veterans’ family. He joined us just last week after losing his job and his place to live within just …
Can You Help Henry Hear?
St. Francis House meets the needs of people who fall through the cracks. Henry is one of those people. He came to Little Rock last January for a job, but …
Just a Little Help to Get Movin’
Sometimes a little help is all we need! That was the case for Veteran Larry Hill. Mr. Hill is a single dad with five children. He has custody of the …
You’re Not a Failure
Randall Winter served our country in the Navy from 1980-1986. He was a personnel man on the destroyer the USS John King, “one of the few destroyers to be named …
Can You Help Me Get Home?
We first met Johnny at Jericho Way Day Shelter. “Can you help me get home?” he asked. “I’ve just had surgery, and I really need to get home.” Johnny is …
Living with the Pain
No one grows up expecting to be unable to work. And when you have no visible disability, being on full disability at thirty-nine years old is even harder to handle. …
Unseen Wounds Can Have Life-Changing Consequences
Joseph Hughes served as a quartermaster in the Navy from 1984-1988. After finishing his service, he returned to his hometown of Hot Springs and worked in shipping for a local …