Upcoming Events
Stand Downs
Stand Downs are just one part of the Department of Veterans Affairs' efforts to provide services to homeless Veterans. Stand Downs are typically one to three day events providing services to homeless Veterans such as food, shelter, clothing, health screenings, VA and Social Security benefits counseling, and referrals to a variety of other necessary services, such as health care, housing, employment, and substance use treatment. Stand Downs are collaborative events, coordinated between local VAs, other government agencies, and community agencies serving the homeless.
View printable PDF of Upcoming Stand Down events (PDF).
Welcome Home Events
VA sponsors Welcome Home events around the country for returning military service members and their families. The events provide important information and guidance on accessing health care and other benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Use the schedule below or contact your local VA Voluntary Service office for more information.
Below are the events currently planned for 2012:
Veteran Stand Down
September 7-8, 2012
Warrenton, WA
Contact Information:
Misty Kiyuna (503) 220-8262 ext. 33717
Veteran Stand Down
September 11, 2012
Akron, OH
Contact Information:
Laura Williams Dunlop 330-762-7328
Veteran Stand Down
September 14, 2012
Chillicothe, OH
Contact Information:
Amy Combs 740-773-1141 ext. 6477
Veteran Stand Down
September 14, 2012
Durham, NC
Contact Information:
Bob Williamson 919-286-0411
Veteran Stand Down
September 20, 2012
Sherman, TX
Contact Information:
Tammy Wood 214-467-1863
Veteran Stand Down
September 20-22, 2012
Great Falls, MT
Contact Information:
Anthony Snell 406-447-6045
Veteran Stand Down
September 22, 2012
Milwaukee, WI
Contact Information:
Barbara Gilbert 414-342-2224
Veteran Stand Down
September 28, 2012
Stockton, CA
Contact Information:
Stacy Studebaker
Veteran Stand Down
September 29, 2012
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Contact Information:
John Davis (509) 462-2500 ext. 4001
Veteran Stand Down
September 29, 2012
Latham, NY
Contact Information:
Donna K. Vaughn (518) 626-5150
Veteran Stand Down
September 30, 2012
Springfield, MA
Contact Information:
Luz E. Marcano (413) 584-4040
Veteran Stand Down
October 4, 2012
Bellevue, KY
Contact Information:
Chris Chatifield 859-392-3969
Veteran Stand Down
October 5-6, 2012
Elmo, MT
Contact Information:
Anthony Snell 406-447-6045
Veteran Stand Down
October 6-7, 2012
Libby, MT
Contact Information:
Anthony Snell 406-447-6045
Veteran Stand Down
October 6-8, 2012
Lorain, OH
Contact Information:
Barbara Karam (216) 791-3800 ext. 4162
Veteran Stand Down
October 16-18, 2012
Dixon, CA
Contact Information:
Patrick Stasio (707)-344-3743
Veteran Stand Down
October 17-18, 2012
Detroit, MI
Contact Information:
Linda Jones 313-576-3870
Veteran Stand Down
October 18, 2012
La Crosse, WI
Contact Information
Cindi Groskreutz (608) 372-7768
Veteran Stand Down
October 20, 2012
Pinellas County, FL
Contact Information
Carrie Meo-Omens (727) 398-6661 ext. 5366
Veteran Stand Down
October 24, 2012
Utica, NY
Contact Information
Jessica Perusse (315) 425-4400 ext. 57417
Veteran Stand Down
October 26, 2012
Greenville, NC
Contact Information
Melinda Gates (252) 830-2149
Veteran Stand Down
October 26, 2012
Dayton, OH
Contact Information
Bobette Hart-Nelms (937) 268-6511 ext. 1364
Veteran Stand Down
October 26-27, 2012
Dallas, TX
Contact Information:
Tammy Wood 214-467-1863
Veteran Stand Down
October 27, 2012
Charlotte County, FL
Contact Information
Carrie Meo-Omens (727) 398-6661 ext. 5366
Veteran Stand Down
October 28, 2012
Sedalia, MO
Contact Information
Katie Burnham Wilkins 573-814-6244
Veteran Stand Down
November 1, 2012
Reidsville, NC
Contact Information
Bob Williamson (919) 286-0411
Veteran Stand Down
November 3, 2012
Manatee County, FL
Contact Information
Carrie Meo-Omens (727) 398-6661 ext. 5366
Veteran Stand Down
November 9, 2012
Chicago, IL
Contact Information
Jeanne Douglas 708-383-3225
Veteran Stand Down
November 9, 2012
San Antonio, TX
Contact Information
Jerry Rangel 210-616-9915
Veteran Stand Down
November 13, 2012
Binghamton, NY
Contact Information
Adam Ormsby 315-425-4428
Veteran Stand Down
November 14, 2012
Fort Worth, TX
Contact Information
Linda Saucedo 214-927-4501
Veteran Stand Down
Fall, 2012
Manchester or Nashua, NH
Contact Information
Lisa Jacobus 603-624-4366 ext. 3622
Veteran Stand Down
November TBD, 2012
Sault St. Marie, MI
Contact Information
Nicole Holdwick (906) 226-4618
Veteran Stand Down
November TBD, 2012
Marquette, MI
Contact Information
Nicole Holdwick (906) 226-4618
