“Clifford,” an Air Force veteran in his mid-70s, was living in Colorado when he found out that his niece in Flagstaff, Ariz. had cancer. She didn’t have much time left, so he moved to spend her last days with her, so she would not be alone.
Clifford transferred his social security benefit to Prescott, Ariz., so he could stay, but when his niece passed away, Clifford had nowhere to go. Clifford’s niece’s health deteriorated so quickly, that Clifford lost her in weeks, and with her gone, he also lost his place to live.
Catholic Charities' Veterans Outreach Center (VOC) located at the Lodestar Day Resource Center is like an oasis for veterans experiencing homelessness in Phoenix.
The VOC offers a place where veterans have access to coffee, cold water, computers, chargers, snacks and more.