 The Stand Down is an event that is held in cities all over the nation to provide food, clothing, services and referrals to homeless veterans. The name “Stand Down” comes from a term used in time of war. Exhausted combat units requiring time to rest and recover were removed from the battlefields to a place of relative security and safety, Today, Stand Down refers to a grassroots, community-based intervention program designed to help the nation’s estimated 150,000 homeless veterans “combat” life on the streets. The hand up, not a hand out philosophy of Stand Down is carried out through the work of hundreds of volunteers and organizations throughout the nation. The 2011 Homeless Veteran Stand Down in Compton brings our community into the solution, gives hope to veterans still living on the streets of Southern California, offers them a temporary respite, and provides information and services that can help end their nightmare on the streets. If you want to help with the 2011 Stand Down by donating or volunteering, contact StandDownHelp@gmail.com. DATES: Sept. 24-26, 2011 LOCATION: 4116 E. Compton Blvd, Compton Services will include:
Pre-Registration Information: Veterans can cut down their wait time at the Stand Down by completing a pre-registration form and submitting it to U.S.VETS no later than September 19, 2011. Homeless service providers: if you are working with a veteran who would like to pre-register, please download the 3-page form. The veteran should complete the form entirely. Please return the completed form to U.S.VETS via email nwolf@usvetsinc.org or via fax at (310) 645-2605. Download the form:2011 Stand Down Pre-Registration Form Please note: The Department of Veterans Affairs will verify the veteran’s eligibility. You can also drop off the forms at the following locations: Monday – Friday 8 am – 3 pm West LA VA Comprehensive Homeless Center 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Building 206 Los Angeles, CA 90073 310-268-4690 Monday – Friday 8 am – 3 pm Long Beach VA 5901 E. 7th Street Long Beach, CA 90822 Charlie Lonon, 562-826-8000 ext. 5373
Shuttle Pick Up Locations: Gardena Vet Center New Image Emergency Shelter Compton Blue Line Station Artesia Blue Line Station Lakewood VFW General information: 2011 Homeless Veteran Stand Down in Compton presented by U.S. VETS – Los Angeles www.usvetsinc.org or 310.348.7600 | Helpful Links: Veteran Pre-Registration Form Vendor/Service Provider Registration Event Flier Questions? Our Sponsors |
