Julia Buckner

I am very grateful for the Coffee Bunker and its service to military veterans. I moved to Oklahoma in January 2016 and learned about the Coffee Bunker through Volunteers of America and the Veterans Hospital. I moved to Oklahoma with my two year old to attend Rhema...

Ron Lloyd

My name is Ron Lloyd, and I am an American Veteran.  I served one 4-year hitch, and one 3-year hitch in the U.S. Army, Infantry, 11 bang bang, from 1976 to 1983. In January 2015, due to a split up, I found myself living for a short time in my truck in a horse pasture....

Staff Sgt. “Mak” McIntosh

My name is Staff Sgt. “Mak” McIntosh and was medically retired from the Air force due injuries received from OEF/OIF in an IED explosion. Among numerous health issues that led to my retirement post-traumatic stress was, and still is, my biggest battle. I met Scott...

Sgt. Justin Blackard

I am Sgt. Justin Blackard and I am currently in the Oklahoma National Guard. I am an Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran and in my 8th year of service. I moved to the Broken Arrow area in May 2015. I passed by the Coffee Bunker about six times before I finally decided...

Back From the Edge

April’s Story <em>“When I first came to the Coffee Bunker, I was at the end of my rope. I had been homeless and living in my SUV with my dogs since July; and when I lost my job, I nearly let go. I sat in the parking lot for an hour talking myself into...

Sgt. Christopher L. Pearson, USA

My name is Sgt. Christopher L. Pearson, United States Army. I was active duty from June 1991 to June 1995. I am a recovering alcoholic who lives in a 12-month recovery program, and am a student driver for the program. Until recently, my only experience with the Coffee...