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:
Date |
# of Days |
Location |
Contact |
Phone Number |
January 12, 2013 |
1 |
Washington, DC |
Stephanie W. Burns |
202-745-8322 |
January 18-19, 2013 |
2 |
Morristown, NJ |
Thomas Dresdner |
973-920-0831 |
January 18-20, 2013 |
3 |
Tucson, AZ |
Mark Jensen |
520-792-1450 ext. 5559 |
January 23, 2013 |
1 |
Sault St. Marie, MI |
Nicole Holdwick |
906-226-4618 |
January 26, 2013 |
1 |
Lee County, FL |
Carrie Meo-Omens |
727-398-6661 ext. 5366 |
January 26, 2013 |
1 |
Cleveland, OH |
Barbara Karam |
216-791-3800 ext. 4162 |
February 22-23, 2013 |
2 |
Elmo, MT |
Buck Richardson |
406-447-7547 |
March 8-10, 2013 |
3 |
Phoenix, AZ |
Michael Leon |
602-277-5551 ext. 7656 |
March 15, 2013 |
1 |
Sedalia, MO |
Katie Burnham Wilkins |
573-814-6244 |
March 15, 2013 |
1 |
Ames, IA |
Kimberley Neal |
515-699-5999 ext. 4036 |
March 16, 2013 |
1 |
Miami, FL |
Cherry Smart |
305-541-5864 |
April 5-7, 2013 |
3 |
Tallahassee, FL |
Carmen Trammell |
850-606-5379 |
June 15, 2013 |
1 |
Sand Point, ID |
John Davis |
509-462-2500 ext. 4001 |
October 4, 2013 |
3 |
Dover, DE |
Elizabeth A. Byers-Jiron |
302-349-4898 |
TBD, 2013 |
1 |
Rapid City, SD |
Clint Olive |
605-890-2533 |
TBD, 2013 |
1 |
New Castle, WY |
Clint Olive |
605-890-2533 |
TBD, 2013 |
1 |
Lemmon, SD |
Clint Olive |
605-890-2533 |
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