Who organizes and delivers services?
Hundreds of caring volunteers and professionals give hours of their time and expertise to address the unique needs of homeless veterans. Committees formed specifically to put on the event stage most Stand Downs. Veteran service organizations, military personnel, homeless shelter programs, health care providers and concerned citizens from the community organize and stage the events. Where are Stand Downs held? Stand Downs most often occur over a two or three day period, although there have been a handful of one day events commonly referred to as Veteran Job Fairs. Some are held indoors, but the majorities are held on football fields, parks, or other wide-open spaces. What does it take to stage a Stand Down? There is no specific formula to plan and hold a Stand Down. In fact, each community adds its own uniqueness to a Stand Down. Some offer basic services, while others offer more by including entertainment and cultural activities in the agenda. Some Stand Downs are re-created to follow
