Howard County Stand Down
Howard County “Stand Down” for Homeless, Unemployed, Underemployed and Military Families in Need from all branches of service.
November 7th - 2019 10AM - 2PM
What is a Stand Down?
The Facts:
A Stand Down was a time away from the battlefield whereby soldiers could rest from combat and take care of personal hygiene, enjoy warm meals, receive medical and dental care, and enjoy the camaraderie of battle buddies in a safe environment. Today a Stand Down refers to a community-based intervention to connect homeless and indigent Veterans with housing and other resources. In recent years, Stand Downs have grown to be a huge resource fair for all Veterans and military members, homeless or not.
Why do we need a Stand Down in the Howard County and surrounding area?
- Numerous Veterans and Veteran families in the Howard County area have sought assistance as well as shelter.
- There are Veterans with emotional and substance abuse disorders that don’t know how or where to find help.
- There are transient Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder that are not being treated or cared for.
- To raise awareness about the needs of our Veterans in the community.
- To show our Veterans and their families we support them.
Howard County 2019 Stand Down Registration Form Download