Who is Lucie?

We’re so glad you asked. Lucie's Place is dedicated to our dear friend, Lucie Marie Hamilton.  Lucie came out as transgender very early in life and it took the world around her far too long to accept her identity. Lucie was a friend, daughter, fierce LGBT advocate and a mentor to many. She passed away at the young age of 20 and is missed each day that goes by. Her tough love will always be missed.

​Thanks for everything, Lucie. This is for you.

Meet Our Founder- Penelope Poppers!

Penelope was only in her mid-twenties when she founded Lucie’s Place about 8 years ago, after spending some time with young adults experiencing homelessness in Little Rock. She quickly found that many of them, like her, were part of the LGBTQ community. She had a vision for protecting and serving the young LGBTQ community and dedicated that vision and mission to her close friend Lucie. Penelope now works at Planned Parenthood, continuing her service to at-risk populations in the state of Arkansas. She has never worked for a for-profit business and doesn’t plan to any time soon. She enjoys hiking and completed the entire 223-mile Ouachita Trail, raising money for Lucie’s Place in the process!