Los Angeles to Host Largest Veteran “Stand Down” Ever

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Los Angeles to Host Largest Veteran “Stand Down” Ever Held in the U. S.

Food, Clothing, Services, and Referrals for

Our Homeless and At-Risk California Veterans

WHO: U.S. Vets, California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) and other

Sponsors

WHAT: Veteran “Stand Down” for Homeless and At-Risk California Veterans

WHEN: Opening Ceremony - December 20, 2014 – 9:00-9:45 a. m.

Stand Down – December 20-21, 2014 – 6:00 a. m. – 4:00 p. m.

WHERE: Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles

SPEAKERS:

CalVet Secretary Peter Gravett, Major General (Ret) ; Councilmember Curren Price; representative from Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office; U. S. Vets President and CEO Stephen J. Peck; and local elected officials.

BACKGROUND: This Stand Down, the largest ever held in the nation, is a community-based program that offers homeless and at-risk California Veterans food; clothing; showers; haircuts; health, vision and dental care; housing and employment assistance; legal aid; counseling/treatment; benefits claims assistance; overnight accommodations; and other services. The Stand Down provides our Veterans relief from life on the streets and helps them transition into mainstream society. As many as two thousand former military men and women are expected to attend.

A reception recognizing Stand Down sponsors and partners is scheduled for Friday, December 19, 6:00 p. m.-8:00 p. m. at the U. S. Vets Service Center, Bob Hope Patriotic Hall, 1816 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles.

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