Does your area do this kind of thing? ‘Stand Down’ event in Baton Rouge draws more than 60 homeless veterans seeking help, services

2015-06-16T10:12:15-04:00

Officials and volunteers from about 20 government agencies and nonprofit groups were there to help the veterans with paperwork, counseling, health screenings and other services. Each was offered an Army surplus duffel bag filled with clothing and personal items, as well as a hearty breakfast and lunch and a free haircut.

http://theadvocate.com/news/12642367-123/stand-down-event-in-baton

‘Stand Down’ event in Baton Rouge draws more than 60 homeless veterans seeking help, services

Billy Doyle is a homeless, 59 year-old U.S. Army veteran who needs a cane to stabilize his gait from an ankle injury suffered while serving his country

Response by SPC Christian Ziegler made Jun 16 at 2015 10:21 AM

2015-06-16T10:21:26-04:00

We have something like this open everyday of the year in Charlston WV., and Huntington WV. VA Medical complex. Scouts Out

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Jun 16 at 2015 10:30 AM

2015-06-16T10:30:58-04:00

I haven't heard nor seen anything such as this being done in Alabama nor Georgia, but that could be due to being right outside Ft. Benning and there being a better sense of taking care of our veterans around here.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 16 at 2015 11:18 AM

2015-06-16T11:18:58-04:00

There are charities here in Tucson that reach out to homeless veterans and help them with things such as VA services, finding and employment, etc.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2015 11:54 AM

2015-06-16T11:54:15-04:00

I know they do it at least annually in WA, TX and OR.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2015 1:57 PM

2015-06-16T13:57:10-04:00

Rhode Island has one every year. It is an amazing opportunity to connect with fellow veterans!

Source: http://osdri.org/

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jun 16 at 2015 7:48 PM

2015-06-16T19:48:35-04:00

Yes we have an annual weekend "Operation Stand Down" in RI that gets a lot of publicity & volunteers!

Response by SN Keagan Miller made Feb 28 at 2017 12:28 PM

2017-02-28T12:28:41-05:00

Stand Down's are great! We had one in Portland in September, and one in the neighboring Clackamas County in January. It's such a great way for homeless vets to get clothes, job leads and see what other resources they can connect with in their area.