Second Annual Stand Down Community Outreach Day

Stand Down Day is a One-Stop-Shop where individuals and families in need have access to free services and assistance including:

• Housing
• Employment
• Home Health
• Education
• Applications for Food Stamps
• VA Services for Veterans
• Resources for the Area

Bring 2 forms of ID for qualification of services.

Happening on Friday, October 27, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall located at 1604 West Columbia Street in Farmington, Missouri.  For more information, call 573-778-4425.

In times of war, exhausted combat units requiring time to rest and recover were removed from the battlefields to a place of relative security and safety. At secure base camp areas, troops were able to take care of personal hygiene, get clean uniforms, enjoy warm meals, receive medical and dental care, mail and receive letters, and enjoy the camaraderie of friends in a safe environment.
 
Today, Stand Down refers to a grassroots, community-based intervention program designed to help the nation’s estimated 107,000 homeless veterans on any given night “combat” life on the streets. Homeless veterans are brought together in a single location for one to three days and are provided access to the community resources needed to begin addressing their individual problems and rebuilding their lives. In the military, Stand Down afforded battle-weary soldiers the opportunity to renew their spirit, health and overall sense of well-being. Today’s Stand Down affords the same opportunity to homeless veterans.
 
While the original intent of this event was to benefit Veterans, anyone in need of a service provided at the Stand-down Veteran or not,  will be afforded an opportunity to participate and receive assistance.