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
October 4-5, 2012
Las Vegas, NV
Contact Information:
Gregory Abernathy 702-636-3000 ext. 6054
Veteran Stand Down
October 5, 2012
Marion, IN
Contact Information:
Naomi Nicastro 260-426-5431
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 8, 2012
Titusville, FL
Contact Information
Fran Cendrowski 321-637-3660
Veteran Stand Down
October 9, 2012
Tuscaloosa, AL
Contact Information
Deborah A. Williams 205-554-2000 ext. 2416
Veteran Stand Down
October 11-13, 2012
Chico, CA
Contact Information:
Dave Sutherland 530 879-5060
Veteran Stand Down
October 12, 2012
Bellevue, KY
Contact Information
Chris Chatifield 859-392-3969
Veteran Stand Down
October 12, 2012
Wichita KS
Contact Information
Randy Crandall 785 350-3111, ext 52090
Veteran Stand Down
October 12, 2012
Fort Wayne, IN
Contact Information
Naomi Nicastro 260-426-5431
Veteran Stand Down
October 13, 2012
Newark, NJ
Contact Information
Victor Carlson 973-676-1000 ext. 4166
Veteran Stand Down
October 15, 2012
Portland, OR
Contact Information
Daren Dean 503 220-8262 ext 31403
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 18, 2012
La Crosse, WI
Contact Information
Eleisha Kiefer 859-233-4511 ext. 3258
Veteran Stand Down
October 18, 2012
Spartanburg, SC
Contact Information
Rebecca H. Barnette 803-776-4000 ext 7695
Veteran Stand Down
October 19-21, 2012
Salisbury, MD
Contact Information:
Craig Cook 410-637-1342
Veteran Stand Down
October 19-21, 2012
Huntsville, AL
Contact Information:
Darrel Delaine 256-656-1976
Veteran Stand Down
October 20, 2012
Augusta, ME
Contact Information
Susie Whittington 207-623-8411 ext. 4344
Veteran Stand Down
October 9, 2012
Utica, NY
Contact Information
Jessica Perusse (315) 425-4400 ext. 57417
Veteran Stand Down
October 25, 2012
Pensacola, FL
Contact Information
Gwenntt Walker 850-912-2267
Veteran Stand Down
October 25-28, 2012
Anderson, CA
Contact Information:
Denise Smith 530-247-7917
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 26-28, 2012
Redding, CA
Contact Information:
Tracy Cascio 510-587-5050
Veteran Stand Down
October 30, 2012
Honolulu, HI
Contact Information
Andrew Dahlburg 808-433-0335
Veteran Stand Down
October 31, 2012
St. Louis, MO
Contact Information
Joannne Joseph 314-652-4100 ext. 55472
Veteran Stand Down
November 1, 2012
Reidsville, NC
Contact Information
Bob Williamson (919) 286-0411
Veteran Stand Down
November 2, 2012
Kansas City, KS
Contact Information
Vickie Eich 913.682.2000 Ext. 52401
Veteran Stand Down
November 3, 2012
Manatee County, FL
Contact Information
Carrie Meo-Omens 727-398-6661 ext. 5366
Veteran Stand Down
November 3, 2012
Charlotte County, FL
Contact Information
Carrie Meo-Omens 727-398-6661 ext. 5366
Veteran Stand Down
November 3, 2012
Okanagan WA
Contact Information
John Davis 509-462-2500 ext. 4001
Veteran Stand Down
November 8, 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 9, 2012
Kokomo, IN
Contact Information
Naomi Nicastro 260-426-5431
Veteran Stand Down
November 9-10, 2012
Morristown, NJ
Contact Information
Thomas Dresdner 973-920-0831
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
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
Veteran Stand Down
December 6, 2012
Las Vegas, NV
Contact Information
Gregory Abernathy 702-636-3000 ext. 6054
Veteran Stand Down
TBD, 2012
Martinburg, WV
Contact Information
Jonathan Fierer 304-263-0811 ext. 4009
