Upcoming Events
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Due to COVID-19, Stand Down events may be cancelled or postponed until further notice. To verify, check with your local VAMC or Stand Down POCs.
Upcoming Events
April 29, 2022 - Asheville, NCApril 29 - May 1, 2022 - Spring Hill, FL
Stand Downs
Stand Downs are typically one- to three-day events during which VA staff and volunteers provide food, clothing and health screenings to homeless and at-risk Veterans. In addition, Veterans also receive referrals for health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment, mental health counseling and other essential services.
Below are upcoming Stand Downs. New events are added regularly, so check this page often for updates. To add upcoming Stand Downs not listed below, please submit a notice of proposed event form to the VA Homeless Coordinator or VA Stand Down point of contact (POC) at your local VA Medical Center.
To participate in an upcoming Stand Down, please contact the VA primary POC listed below.
January 2022 | |||||||
January 25, 2022 Waco, TX |
Michael Ormsby (254) 297-5222 [email protected] |
Miriam Blackmon (254) 413-6486 [email protected] |
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January 28, 2022 Kingman, AZ |
Lynda Woods (982) 718-7300 [email protected] |
Jennifer Burch (928) 377-2487 [email protected] |
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February 2022 | |||||||
February 17, 2022 Lake City, FL |
Mike Canard (352) 283-9844 [email protected] |
Nicole Wait (352) 548-1800 [email protected] |
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February 26, 2022 Monticello, NY |
Paul Stolz (914) 737-4400, x3740 [email protected] |
Ryan Fuller (845) 801-2307 [email protected] |
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February 26, 2022 Harrisburg, PA |
Keisha Kerr (717) 926-0894 [email protected] |
Deborah Benner (717) 209-2287 [email protected] |
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March 2022 | |||||||
March 4, 2022 San Angelo, TX |
Rachel Saxton (432) 213-0843 [email protected] |
Jeremy Jones (432) 263-7361, x7456 [email protected] |
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March 4, 2022 Tuscaloosa, AL |
Cristina Rice (205) 554-2000, x4403 [email protected] |
Kenneth Turner (205) 554-2000, x4400 [email protected] |
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March 10, 2022 Gainesville, FL |
Lisa Feagin (352) 317-6401 [email protected] |
Mike Canard (352) 283-9844 [email protected] |
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March 16, 2022 Tucson, AZ |
Dan Cook (520) 792-1450, x15485 [email protected] |
Lori Kiefer (520) 591-9682 [email protected] |
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March 17, 2022 Phoenix, AZ |
George Campbell (602) 340-9393 [email protected] |
Barb Sesate (480) 510-1323 [email protected] |
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March 18, 2022 Spartanburg, SC |
Sherry Martell (864) 299-1600, x22755 [email protected] |
Eric Burtelle (864) 680-8253 [email protected] |
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March 25, 2022 Cottonwood, AZ |
Joshua Wear (928) 458-8713 [email protected] |
John Davison (928) 286-7446 [email protected] |
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April 2022 | |||||||
April 23, 2022 Cleveland, OH |
Reaver Nelson (216) 391-0264, x48627 [email protected] |
Tracie Squire (216) 308-4343 [email protected] |
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April 23, 2022 Sarasota, FL |
Blossom Kapper (727) 398-6661, x12943 [email protected] |
Yvonne Morales (727) 398-6661, x12943 [email protected] |
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April 29, 2022 Asheville, NC |
Joell Steininger (828) 298-7911, x5506 [email protected] |
Ralph Riess (919) 617-1581 [email protected] |
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April 29 - May 1, 2022 Spring Hill, FL |
Nicole Cineas (813) 532-5692 [email protected] |
Harry McCurdy (813) 610-5879 [email protected] |
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April 30, 2022 Orangevale, CA |
Masaki Hirayama (510) 915-7899 [email protected] |
Tony Solis (860) 287-0488 [email protected] |
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May 2022 | |||||||
May 3-5, 2022 Auburn, CA |
Masaki Hirayama (510) 915-7899 [email protected] |
Robert Hipwell (916) 778-9495 [email protected] |
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May 5, 2022 Forks, WA |
Olivia Reiber (206) 664-1015 [email protected] |
John Braasch (360) 301-9987 [email protected] |
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May 6-7, 2022 Tallahassee, FL |
LaKesha Thomas (352) 281-6417 [email protected] |
Stephanie Beckingham (352) 283-4831 [email protected] |
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May 7, 2022 Coeur d'Alene, ID |
Charlie Duranona (509) 319-7067 [email protected] |
Debbi Nadrchal (208) 964-2819 [email protected] |
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May 13, 2022 Elkhart, IN |
Amy Sczerbowicz (800) 360-8387, x71622 [email protected] |
Jill Powers (574) 400-5487 [email protected] |
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May 13-15, 2022 Williams, AZ |
Joshua Wear (928) 458-8713 [email protected] |
Curly Flanagan (602) 487-9728 [email protected] |
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May 20, 2022 Flagstaff, AZ |
Joshua Wear (928) 458-8713 [email protected] |
John Davison (928) 286-7446 [email protected] |
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May 21, 2022 Kalispell, MT |
Dennis Hanson (406) 447-6045 [email protected] |
Allen Erickson (406) 756-7304 [email protected] |
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May 25, 2022 Atlantic City, NJ |
Patricia Tatum (609) 703-2467 [email protected] |
Mae Delguercio (302) 932-0734 [email protected] |
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June 2022 | |||||||
June 1-2, 2022 Scottsbluff, NE |
Christel Kitzelman (605) 490-0029 [email protected] |
Tara Dewitt (605) 890-3406 [email protected] |
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June 3, 2022 Amarillo, TX |
Teena Hall (806) 355-9703, x7522 [email protected] |
Lois McDonald (806) 355-9703, x7291 [email protected] |
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June 3-5, 2022 Antioch, CA |
Masaki Hirayama (510) 915-7899 [email protected] |
J.R. Wilson (925) 222-7596 [email protected] |
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June 4, 2022 Bay Pines, FL |
Blossom Kapper (727) 430-9535 [email protected] |
Yvonne Morales (727) 398-6661, x12943 [email protected] |
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June 10, 2022 Pine Ridge, SD |
Christel Kitzelman (605) 490-0029 [email protected] |
Heidi Rubins (605) 490-3592 [email protected] |
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June 16, 2022 Fayetteville, NC |
Toyia Burgess (910) 488-2120, x7238 [email protected] |
Brandy Carter (910) 488-2120, x5495 [email protected] |
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June 17, 2022 Hickory, NC |
Cole Drewes (828) 575-7835 [email protected] |
John Helton (828) 217-4282 [email protected] |
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June 17, 2022 South Bend, IN |
Amy Sczerbowicz (800) 360-8387, x71622 [email protected] |
Jill Powers (574) 400-5487 [email protected] |
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June 17, 2022 Worcester, MA |
Stephen Gagnon (413) 588-8820 [email protected] |
Kristen Franks (508) 791-1213, x1119 [email protected] |
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June 18, 2022 Milwaukee, WI |
Gayle Williams (414) 384-2000 [email protected] |
Wilda Hogans (414) 208-7228 [email protected] |
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June 23-24, 2022 Chicago, IL |
Donald Donahue (708) 202-4952 [email protected] |
Brian McLaughlin (708) 457-8805 [email protected] |
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July 2022 | |||||||
July 16, 2022 Newport, WA |
Charlie Duranona (509) 319-7067 [email protected] |
Brad Hanson (509) 447-3812 [email protected] |
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July 20-21, 2022 Standing Rock, ND |
Christy Kitzelman (605) 490-0029 [email protected] |
Sonia Flick (605) 490-3597 [email protected] |
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July 22, 2022 Warsaw, IN |
Amy Sczerbowicz (800) 360-8387, x71622 [email protected] |
Jill Powers (574) 400-5487 [email protected] |
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July 25, 2022 Port Townsend, WA |
Olivia Reiber (206) 664-1015 [email protected] |
John Braasch (360) 301-9987 [email protected] |
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August 2022 | |||||||
August 18 - 20, 2022 Yuba City, CA |
Masaki Hirayama (510) 915-7899 [email protected] |
Michael Nichols (530) 749-1036 [email protected] |
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August 19, 2022 LaPorte, IN |
Amy Sczerbowicz (800) 360-8387, x71622 [email protected] |
Jill Powers (574) 400-5487 [email protected] |
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September 2022 | |||||||
September 9, 2022 Oklahoma City, OK |
Christine Cleary (405) 250-7344 [email protected] |
Cale Powers (405) 227-3600 [email protected] |
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September 9, 2022 Portland, OR |
Lindsey Bittman (503) 808-1256 [email protected] |
Sean Files (503) 846-3047 [email protected] |
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September 9, 2022 Vancouver, WA |
Alan Martinez (360) 696-4061, x34253 [email protected] |
Donna Settles (360) 693-7030 [email protected] |
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September 13, 2022 Akron, OH |
Reaver Nelson (216) 882-9371 [email protected] |
Terell Jones (330) 761-7054 [email protected] |
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September 15, 2022 Clarksburg, WV |
Allison Pritt (304) 623-3461, x2260 [email protected] |
Amber Kovach (304) 623-3461, x2068 [email protected] |
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September 16, 2022 Rochester, NY |
Sarah McKnight (585) 282-8629 [email protected] |
Angel Wong (585) 463-2612 [email protected] |
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September 16-18, 2022 Des Moines, IA |
David Rowell (515) 242-4666 [email protected] |
Paulette Anderson (619) 952-3194 [email protected] |
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September 16-17, 2022 Johnston, RI |
Elizabeth Johnson (401) 255-0859 [email protected] |
William Jamieson (401) 383-4730 [email protected] |
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September 17, 2022 Wenatchee, WA |
Charlie Duranona (509) 319-7067 [email protected] |
Jose Solis (509) 393-2509 [email protected] |
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September 21, 2022 Elmira, NY |
Stacie Contreras (607) 664-7406 [email protected] |
Matthew Clark (607) 382-1950 [email protected] |
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September 21, 2022 Huntington, WV |
Angela Miller (304) 429-6755, x4601 [email protected] |
Lucia Hayden (304) 638-4657 [email protected] |
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September 22-23, 2022 Reno, NV |
Tanya Jolley (775) 786-7200, x6438 [email protected] |
Christopher Stadter (775) 786-7200, x6411 [email protected] |
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September 23, 2022 Cherry Hill, NJ |
Katie Radie (267) 809-5859 [email protected] |
Jessica Taylor-Bashshar (267) 815-1015 [email protected] |
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September 23, 2022 Portage, IN |
Amy Sczerbowicz (800) 360-8387, x71622 [email protected] |
Jill Powers (574) 400-5487 [email protected] |
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September 23, 2022 Sioux Falls, SD |
Rachel Gangle (605) 336-3230, x6135 [email protected] |
Kristy Anderson (605) 336-3230, x6938 [email protected] |
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September 24, 2022 Mason City, IA |
David Rowell (515) 242-4666 [email protected] |
Paulette Anderson (619) 952-3194 [email protected] |
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September 24, 2022 Moses Lake, WA |
Charlie Duranona (509) 319-7067 [email protected] |
Jerry Gingrich (509) 754-2011, x2931 [email protected] |
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September 29, 2022 Chico, CA |
Roger Lewis (530) 899-6300 [email protected] |
Ron Matheson (530) 321-4040 [email protected] |
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September 29 - October 1, 2022 Ferndale, CA |
Jon Johnson (415) 725-4527 [email protected] |
Kim Hall (707) 826-6272 [email protected] |
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September 30, 2022 Poplar Bluff, MO |
Jennifer Lay (573) 778-4425 [email protected] |
Stacey Weitzel (573) 778-4746 [email protected] |
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October 2022 | |||||||
October 1-2, 2022 Libby, MT |
Charlie Duranona (509) 319-7067 [email protected] |
Allen Erickson (406) 756-7304 [email protected] |
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October 6, 2022 Port Angeles, WA |
Olivia Reiber (206) 664-1015 [email protected] |
John Braasch (360) 301-9987 [email protected] |
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October 7, 2022 Erlanger, KY |
Joshua Runtenelli (513) 446-3826 [email protected] |
Shannon Hampton (513) 260-3769 [email protected] |
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October 7, 2022 Gary, IN |
Shelia Mitchell-Erb (312) 504-2668 [email protected] |
Lorese Wesley (219) 455-6689 [email protected] |
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October 8, 2022 Madison, WI |
Edward Zapala (608) 280-2095 [email protected] |
Zoua Xiong (608) 280-2095 [email protected] |
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October 12, 2022 Dixon, CA |
Lori Bowley (925) 250-8960 [email protected] |
Lynn Jewell (707) 676-3220 [email protected] |
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October 12, 2022 San Bernardino, CA |
Natasha Maness (909) 712-7262 [email protected] |
Steven Chavez (909) 712-9934 [email protected] |
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October 14, 2022 Plymouth, IN |
Amy Sczerbowicz (800) 360-8387, x71622 [email protected] |
Jill Powers (574) 400-5487 [email protected] |
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October 15, 2022 Santa Maria, CA |
George Moran (805) 782-9101 [email protected] |
Sandy Agalos (805) 550-2260 [email protected] |
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October 15, 2022 Peoria, IL |
Nikki Suits (217) 502-9251 [email protected] |
Johanna Wagner (309) 682-1113, x2117 [email protected] |
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October 20, 2022 St. Cloud, MN |
Denis McGuinness (320) 252-1670, x7489 [email protected] |
Nick Johnston (320) 333-5336 [email protected] |
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October 28, 2022 Hillsboro, OR |
Amanda Ogle (503) 839-4162 [email protected] |
Sean Files (503) 846-3047 [email protected] |
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October 28, 2022 Rockford, IL |
Cassandra Barnett (608) 556-7909 [email protected] |
Sean West (608) 301-7131 [email protected] |
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October 29, 2022 Grand Junction, CO |
Andrew Eggers (970) 312-7619 [email protected] |
Sarah Robinson (970) 234-7297 [email protected] |
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November 2022 | |||||||
November 1, 2022 St. Helens, OR |
James Penley (971) 757-5762 [email protected] |
Amanda Ogle (503) 839-4162 [email protected] |
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November 2, 2022 Seaside, OR |
Criselda Wilcox (503) 741-5301 [email protected] |
Amanda Ogle (503) 839-4162 [email protected] |
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November 3, 2022 Tillamook, OR |
Criselda Wilcox (503) 741-5301 [email protected] |
Amanda Ogle (503) 839-4162 [email protected] |
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November 4, 2022 San Antonio, TX |
Faith Lane (210) 818-2942 [email protected] |
Sergio Dickerson (210) 223-4088 [email protected] |
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November 9, 2022 New Bern, NC |
Eric Chester (252) 830-2149, x143308 [email protected] |
Candace Parker (919) 286-0411, x143115 [email protected] |