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 …
Staying Healthy is Hard
Joanna moved to Little Rock from Louisiana in hopes of better medical care and employment. She is undergoing medical treatment for opioid addiction and relies on Methadone for continued recovery. …
Finding a Safe Haven
Sheila Chapple’s lovely smile and dignified manner grab your attention immediately. An Army Veteran, she joined the Army National Guard in her junior year of high, school and enlisted after …
Never Give Up
With an easy smile and dignified manner, Joe Gilkey is a true Southern gentleman. A supply technician with the Army, he served from 1982 through 1988. Joe is a Little …