Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center - Houston, Texas
Houston VA Stands Up for Homeless Veterans by Hosting the 15th Annual Stand Down
September 30, 2015
WHEN:
Friday, October 2, 2015, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
8:00 a.m., Opening Ceremonies
WHERE:
Latino Learning Center
522 Polk Street, Houston, TX 77003
WHAT:
All U.S. Veterans being affected by homelessness or at risk of being affected, are invited to attend the 15th Annual Houston VA Stand Down. Here they will receive things like food, haircuts, clothing, medical screenings, as well as learn about employment and housing resources. Last year there were many Veterans who benefitted from the Stand Down. MEDIA ARE INVITED AND WELCOME TO ATTEND.
BACKGROUND:
VA is committed to ending Veteran homelessness. No one who has served our country should ever go without a safe, stable place to call home. The entire department has put its energy and resources into ending Veteran homelessness, but VA cannot do it alone. Here in Houston, the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is doing its part through partnerships with city, state and federal agencies, a wide-array of programs and services, and through this annual Stand Down.
The first Stand Down was organized in 1988 by a group of Vietnam Veterans in San Diego. Since then, Stand Downs have been used as an effective tool in reaching out to homeless Veterans.
More information about VA’s homeless programs in Houston is available at http://www.houston.va.gov/services/homeless/index.asp .
CONTACT: For more information call Tami (Schutter) Melitos, Public Affairs Specialist, at (713) 578-4695 or cell (281) 691-2112.
