“God had his hand in the whole thing,” says 65-year-old Army Veteran Ken Whitaker. “He told me it’s time to quit.” That moment marked the turning point for the Flagstaff resident, who after working with Catholic Charities’ Veterans Services program, is now four years sober and is enjoying his first permanent residence since his childhood.

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Charles Hornsby was living on the street when he discovered a cat that was abandoned in a motel parking lot. Without hesitation, Charles rescued the cat and named him Oyster after the white pearl on his chest.

“We were both homeless and as a Marine Veteran, we leave no man, or cat, behind,” said Charles.

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