2022 VETERAN STAND DOWN 11-12 NOVEMBER
2022 Veterans Stand Down , career fair, benefits expo
The VETERANS STAND DOWN EVENT is a convenient way to provide needed resources to Veterans experiencing the housing crisis first hand.
We invite you to join us on November 11-12th in TACOMA WA at the USAVET.ORG'S VETERAN RESOURCE CENTER, Located at 12605 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444 to connect with Local Veterans as we gather resources from various local and national organizations, corporations and local WA State small businesses organized in one location to provide an immediate impact prior to the upcoming winter season.
WHO: American Military Families – Action Network invites you to participate
WHAT: 2nd Annual Veterans Stand Down Event to End Veteran Homelessness.
WHEN: Veterans Day Weekend, Friday & Saturday / November 11-12, 2022.
TIME: 10a-4p.
WHERE: USAVET.org’s Veterans Resource Center located at
12605 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444.
The GOAL: To End Veterans Homelessness
The 2022 Veterans Stand Down Event is a convenient way to provide needed resources to veterans experiencing the housing crisis firsthand. Pierce County is home to the state's largest veteran population. This event provides an opportunity for all of us to come together to provide an immediate community impact to our unhoused veterans prior to the upcoming winter season.
This in-person community outreach event will take place November 11-12th, 2022. The event will feature more than 20 local and regional veterans serving entities. The Veterans Administration will be present as well as various other Federal, State, County and City agencies, Local non-profits and national organizations, corporations, and small businesses as we come together to deploy much needed resources directly into the community.
Stand Downs are typically one- to three-day events during which organizations, staff and volunteers will provide food, clothing, and health screenings for unhoused, homeless, and at-risk Veterans. Veterans will also have the opportunity to receive referrals for healthcare, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment, mental health counseling and other essential services.
Event organizers are strongly encouraging and extending an invitation to all veterans that you may be providing outreach services to attend the event. Veterans that are currently unhoused or experiencing homelessness, job loss, or at risk of losing their housing, to attend the Stand Down Event.
Vendor Spaces are filling up quickly, there is no charge for Vendor booth space, if your organization is providing or offering FREE services to veterans. RSVP by email to Liam@usavet.org
The due date for RSVP is OCT 14. 2022 at noon, 1200 Hrs.
Other Vendors interested in the event, please contact info@USAVET.org for more information.If you, your company, or organization would like to attend, volunteer, or donate to helping unhoused veterans.
Please contact us at www.USAVET.org or by email info@usavet.org or by phone at 253-988-2978. American Military Families – Action Network is a registered 501c3 Nonprofit Organization, a WA State Nonprofit Organization
If you are unable to attend or donate your time, we invite all to make a tax free financial or In-kind material contribution to the success of this VETERANS STAND DOWN EVENT.
Your time volunteering is always appreciated as well any other types of financial or in-kind Contributions are always welcomed and recognized as a blessing, as well as a tax free donation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code .
American Military Families / Action Network is a registered Non profit organization & a WA State registered charitable organization
2022 VETERANS STAND DOWN EVENT PROTOCOLS
The Covid protocols for the event will strictly comply with all pandemic protocols as recommended by the Tacoma Pierce County Regional Health Department . Covid protocols set forth by the Governor and State and local municipalities will be followed.