Ken looks pretty happy, and well he should be!

After losing his job in Phoenix, Ken and his wife decided to relocate to Fort Collins where he had lived as a boy. After applying at numerous local companies without luck, Ken was facing homelessness as their life savings would soon run out. Ken entered the Hand Up Cooperative program and quickly was able to revise the resume that his aunt had written for him. At the same time, Valley Steel & Wire had an opening in their distribution warehouse. Ken polished his interviewing skills and traded in his worn jeans and T-shirt for dress slacks, button down shirt and tie. (Thank you Homeless Gear!) He was ready.

The day of the interview, Ken was nervous, but he did not need to be. The owner of Valley Steel & Wire would later comment that Ken was amongst the most polished candidates he had ever seen. With his employment now stabilized, Ken and his wife were able to rent an apartment, and are now enjoying the holidays in their new home.

Read more about Ken in the USAToday!