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 …
Stories from the Staff- Working Together
KV came in for her bus pass and snack bags. She is disabled and also has a drug history. She is now in recovery thanks to five months at The …
Daily Victories from SSVF- Working Together
FL is a sixty-nine year old widower who lost everything nine years ago when his house caught fire. His wife was bed-ridden and even though he tried to get her …
“This Too Shall Pass”
Army Veteran Clyde McDougal always has a smile on his face, a story to tell, and a saying or quote about God to share. He grew up in Leola, Arkansas …
“St. Francis House Has Been Terrific for Us”
Lonnie Hudson served his country in the Army from 1988-1990 as a wheeled vehicle repairman. A Pine Bluff, Arkansas native, he worked construction after leaving the military and moved back …
Daily Victories From SSVF- Sometimes It’s Small Victories
Getting into permanent housing can be a long road, but simply keeping someone off the street is a victory. JG and her three children were one step away from homelessness …
“I’m Ready to Start My Life Over”
Marine Corps Veteran, Jeremy Brown, grew up in Texarkana and entered the military right after high school. He served from 1996 – 2000 as security forces and infantry. After leaving …