Stephen Knight, founder of Dogs Matter, wins CNN's Hero of the Year 2024, aiding families in addiction recovery.

Stephen Knight, who overcame his own addiction, was named CNN's Hero of the Year 2024 for his nonprofit, Dogs Matter, which provides foster care for dogs while their owners seek addiction treatment. Since 2015, the organization has helped over 1,200 dogs and their owners. As the Hero of the Year, Knight receives $100,000 to expand his work, while each of the top 5 CNN Heroes receives $10,000 plus up to $50,000 in matching donations.

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