Stand Down for Homeless Veterans 2017
The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV)
The original Stand Down for homeless veterans was modeled after the Stand Down concept used during the Vietnam War to provide a safe retreat for units returning from combat operations. 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. Stand Down afforded battle-weary soldiers the opportunity to renew their spirit, health and overall sense of well-being.
That is the purpose of the Stand Down for homeless veterans, and achieving those objectives requires a wide range of support services and time. The program is successful because it brings these services to one location, making them more accessible to homeless veterans.
In July 2002, the 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.
Upcoming Events – Stand Downs – Click Here
Stand Downs are typically one- to three-day events providing supplies and services to homeless Veterans, such as food, shelter, clothing, health screenings and VA Social Security benefits counseling. Veterans can also receive referrals to other assistance such as health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment and mental health counseling.
They are collaborative events, coordinated between local VA Medical Centers, other government agencies and community-based homeless service providers.
Below are some of the upcoming Stand Downs for the American Redoubt and vicinity. There are more events around the United Stated listed here. New events are added regularly, so check back often for updates.
To participate in an upcoming Stand Down, please contact the VA primary POC listed below.
Dates | Location | VA Primary POC | Alternate POC | Event ID |
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April 22, 2017 | Nampa, ID | John Poarch (208) 695-5124 John.Poarch@va.gov |
Anna Johnson-Whitehead (208) 422-1000, x7806 Anna.Johnson-Whitehead@va.gov |
2017-033 |
April 27, 2017 | Casper, WY | Elizabeth Martini (307) 675-3869 Elizabeth.Martini@va.gov |
Curtis Merriam (307) 675-3879 Curtis.Merriam@va.gov |
2017-037 |
April 29, 2017 | Bremerton, WA | Tony Sparber (253) 348-1475 Anthony.Sparber@va.gov |
Andrew Sargent (360) 337-4811 asargent@co.kitsap.wa.us |
2017-040 |
May 4, 2017 | Forks, WA | Olivia Reiber (206) 664-1015 Olivia.Reiber@va.gov |
John Braasch (360) 301-9987 voicesforveterans@yahoo.com |
2017-041 |
May 13, 2017 | Coeur d’Alene, ID | Zachary Badger (509) 462-2500, x4029 Zachary.Badger@va.gov |
Eric Swanbeck (208) 664-3095 eric@stvincentdepaulcda.org |
2017-044 |
May 13, 2017 | Tacoma, WA | Christine Baird (253) 583-2826 Christine.Baird@va.gov |
Shawn Durnen (253) 576-2146 8miledurnen@gmail.com |
2017-045 |
May 20, 2017 | Helena, MT | Shad Barrows (406) 373-3919 Shad.Barrows@va.gov |
Brandy Keely (406) 447-4550 bkeely@carroll.edu |
2017-049 |
May 20, 2017 | Polson, MT | Shad Barrows (406) 373-3919 Shad.Barrows@va.gov |
Shelley LeProwse (406) 883-2821 post2986@gmail.com |
2017-051 |
June 10, 2017 | Kalispell, MT | Shad Barrows (406) 373-3919 Shad.Barrows@va.gov |
Allen Erickson (406) 756-7304 allen@veteransfoodpantry.org |
2017-060 |
June 16 – 17, 2017 | Klamath Falls, OR | Brooklyn Gartman (541) 826-2111, x3990 Brooklyn.Gartman@va.gov |
Tammi DeForrest (541) 331-9975 tdeforrest@veteransenrichmentcenter.org |
2017-063 |
June 28, 2017 | Bend, OR | Tasha Sloan (360) 696-4061, x34399 Tasha.Sloan1@va.gov |
Tory Flory (541) 383-2793 tory.flory@covo-us.org |
2017-066 |
July 31, 2017 | Port Townsend, WA | Olivia Reiber (206) 664-1015 Olivia.Reiber@va.gov |
John Braasch (360) 301-9987 voicesforveterans@yahoo.com |
2017-070 |
August 11, 2017 | Wenatchee, WA | Zachary Badger (509) 462-2500, x4029 Zachary.Badger@va.gov |
Mark Harle (509) 885-5559 NcwVetsServingVets@gmail.com |
2017-072 |
August 18, 2017 | North Bend, OR | Berta Balli (541) 613-5802 Berta.Balli@va.gov |
Jonathan Harkness (541) 613-5802 Jonathan.Harkness@va.gov |
2017-074 |
September 11, 2017 | Portland, OR | Tasha Sloan (360) 696-4061, x34399 Tasha.Sloan1@va.gov |
Alex Glover (503) 280-4673 alex.glover@tprojects.org |
2017-086 |
September 16, 2017 | Moses Lake, WA | Zachary Badger (509) 462-2500, x4029 Zachary.Badger@va.gov |
Eileen Boylston (509) 766-4111 eboylston@esd.wa.gov |
2017-093 |
September 20, 2017 | Billings, MT | Shad Barrows (406) 373-3919 Shad.Barrows@va.gov |
Bill Holder (406) 259-5368 bholder@voanr.org |
2017-097 |
September 28 – 29, 2017 | Great Falls, MT | Shad Barrows (406) 373-3919 Shad.Barrows@va.gov |
Wally McManigle (406) 868-9337 lonewolf@3rivers.net |
2017-107 |
September 30, 2017 | Bremerton, WA | Tony Sparber (253) 348-1475 Anthony.Sparber@va.gov |
Andrew Sargent (360) 337-4811 asargent@co.kitsap.wa.us |
2017-112 |
September 30 – October 1, 2017 | Libby, MT | Zachary Badger (509) 462-2500, x4029 Zachary.Badger@va.gov |
Allen Erickson (406) 756-7304 allen@veteransfoodpantry.org |
2017-121 |
September 30, 2017 | Vancouver, WA | Tasha Sloan (971) 200-0351 Tasha.Sloan1@va.gov |
Nick Herber (360) 693-7030 Standdown@ccvac.net |
2017-113 |
October 5, 2017 | Port Angeles, WA | Olivia Reiber (206) 664-1015 Olivia.Reiber@va.gov |
John Braasch (360) 301-9987 voicesforveterans@yahoo.com |
2017-116 |
October 6, 2017 | Havre, MT | Shad Barrows (406) 373-3919 Shad.Barrows@va.gov |
Scott Prindiville (406) 265-4641 hilinevetsd@gmail.com |
2017-118 |
October 13, 2017 | Eugene, OR | Mitch Trotter (541) 242-0475 Mitchell.Trotter@va.gov |
Floyd Bard (541) 688-4172 floydbard@live.com |
2017-123 |
October 21, 2017 | Troutdale, OR | Tasha Sloan (360) 696-4061, x34399 Tasha.Sloan1@va.gov |
Pete Pringle (503) 669-7112, x264 Peter.J.PRINGLE@oregon.gov |
2017-131 |
October 26, 2017 | Cheyenne, WY | Tatum Webb (307) 778-7352 Tatum.Webb@va.gov |
Robert Balich (307) 778-7550, x3026 Robert.Balich@va.gov |
2017-134 |
November 11, 2017 | Olympia, WA | Erin Horner (253) 583-2825 Erin.Horner@va.gov |
John Moysiuk (360) 704-3614 jmoysiuk@esd.wa.gov |
2017-161 |