“Stand Down” is a military term referring to the brief period of time a soldier leaves an active combat area in order to rest and regain strength. Houston Stand Down is open to veterans, male and female, especially those at risk of being homeless. Since 1993, Houston Stand Down has served veterans in need of vital life enhancing connections. The events orignial focus was to provide housing to homeless veterans. Over the last 27 years, Houston non-profits and the VA have erraticated veteran homelessness. Today, the event focuses on connecting veterans with wholistic resources that meet basic needs, turn houses into homes, and offer a day of camaraderie to our local veterans. 

This year’s event is slated to provide services to over 500 veterans with an intensive focus on providing houseware items to veterans who have recently been housed. Donations of new and used housewares such as: artwork, furniture, plates, cups, kitchen items, towels, rugs, sheets and lighting. Additional services may inlcude: immediate housing, VA health care benefits, education, employment opportunities, legal assistance, transportation, hygiene products, clothing, food, dental services, haircuts, family services, and more. Volunteers are needed to help us serve those who have served. Join us to support the organizations that serve veterans everyday.