(Springfield, MO) -- We hear a lot about what's new on Springfield's Commercial Street, home of both trendy hot spots and homeless shelters.  

But people along the street only have to listen to see what's right in front of them, words from a friend who sees the beauty in everyone.

"We were Bohemians and we were flower children," says 67-year-old Jacqueline Stamate, owner of Jacqueline's Clothing.

She makes it her business to bridge the generations with vintage clothing and a timeless smile.  She admits she has an eye for clothes and a soft spot for people who need a kind word or a smile. 

"I used to have to live in my store in order to make a living," Jacqueline says, explaining how she had to pinch pennies when she first started her business on Glenstone Street. 

Since moving to Commercial Street, she's managed to afford a home of her own and lives to give encouragement people who have hit hard times. 

"I had to join the gym to take my showers and all that stuff," she says.  "Not any more."

Jacqueline says the store is her church, but it's becoming confining.  She's working to sell her inventory and hopes to have more free time to work as a local 'missionary' helping homeless teens, the illiterate or anyone who needs a friend. 

"This is definitely like Woodstock," says Jerrod Cate of the Christian ministry Clear Vision Drama Company, as he tries on a groovy clothing combination. 

The group is combing the store for 70's garb and have found plenty of it.  They've also found a friend in Jacqueline. 

"She's great, she helps us out," adds Paul May, who adds that he appreciates her kindness.

Despite the age difference, Jacqueline and her 20-something customers have much in common. 

"I want to do the Lord's work on a full time basis, I want to write a book," Jacqueline says, as she explains why she wants to move on.  "I love it here, but it takes up a lot of time. Time I could be using to help people."

A sign in her window reads 'Working for the Lord doesn't pay much, but the retirement plan is out of this world."  A message written in chalk, just outside her door, drives that point home.

"It says, 'Thank you Jacqueline, Jesus would agree,'" Jacqueline reads with a smile on her face as the anonymous author thanks her for her random acts of kindness. 

"I don't know who that person was.  I don't know," Jacqueline says.  "I ask God every morning when I get up to use me and may something I say plant a seed into somebody."

As the group of young customers depart, they offer their host a hug and good wishes.  Jacqueline assures them she'll continue to plant seeds in the neighborhood she loves. 

"I love it here.  I can't imagine ever leaving Springfield," she says.