SERVING VETERANS IN SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN
History of Stand Down
In July of 2002, founders of Stand Down- Robert Van Keuren, Dr. Jon Nachison and Vietnam Veterans of San Diego- asked the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) to become the "keeper of the flame" and provide national leadership for the movement. Since the first Stand Down in San Diego in 1988, the program has become recognized as the most valuable outreach tool to help homeless Veterans in the nation today.
In Southeastern Wisconsin, Derrell Greene, Veterans Service Officer from Kenosha and Dick Bayer, Veterans Service Officer from Racine, joined forces with Sharen Pease from Center for Veterans Issues and acquired a grant from the Help America Foundation. Once announced in 2009, there was an outcry of support from the local communities. Korean War Veterans cooked breakfast, locally based businesses donated clothing and toiletries and 30 Veterans were serviced at the DeKoven Center in Racine, WI.
Since 2009, Stand Down has grown and nearly 800 homeless or under income Veterans have been serviced. Combined efforts between Kenosha and Racine counties have drawn regional headlines and brought in hundreds of businesses and participates looking to help Veterans throughout Southeastern Wisconsin.
In Southeastern Wisconsin, Derrell Greene, Veterans Service Officer from Kenosha and Dick Bayer, Veterans Service Officer from Racine, joined forces with Sharen Pease from Center for Veterans Issues and acquired a grant from the Help America Foundation. Once announced in 2009, there was an outcry of support from the local communities. Korean War Veterans cooked breakfast, locally based businesses donated clothing and toiletries and 30 Veterans were serviced at the DeKoven Center in Racine, WI.
Since 2009, Stand Down has grown and nearly 800 homeless or under income Veterans have been serviced. Combined efforts between Kenosha and Racine counties have drawn regional headlines and brought in hundreds of businesses and participates looking to help Veterans throughout Southeastern Wisconsin.
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What Happens at a Stand Down Today?Homeless Veterans come together for camaraderie, food, clothing, medical, dental, and other services. Veterans are provided access to community resources needed to rebuild their lives. They have the opportunity to connect with other Veterans, Veterans’ organizations, volunteers and service providers. Hosting a community Stand Down encourages partnership and collaboration among agencies. It serves as a means of helping communities address their plan to end homelessness, as well as, promoting awareness and encouraging dialogue on issues relating to homeless and at-risk Veterans.
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2017 HOMELESS VETERANS STAND DOWN
