Veterans

Russell Herring, a Marine veteran and former business owner had fallen on hard times. He moved to Phoenix for a job but it didn’t provide the steady income he needed, and he found himself in a desperate situation. Russell moved north hoping for more opportunities, but ended up homeless. Thankfully, he met Vinnie Scarponi with Catholic Charities Veterans Services.

“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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