Join 2nd Platoon as we partner with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) as they host the 23rd Annual Winterhaven/Stand-Down for Homeless Veterans at the VAMC. The stand down offers VA health care, benefits assistance and services, as well as one-on-one housing and employment counseling, solutions and resources for homeless, at-risk and underemployed Veterans. As a vulnerable population your efforts this day will no doubt assist the VAMC in addressing contributing factors associated with homelessness, including; employment and education counseling, financial planning, substance abuse and rehabilitative programs and psycho-social services. During the stand-down Veterans will also receive health assessments, HIV testing, specialty care exams including dental, podiatry and audiology as well as warm clothing, boots, haircuts, personal care packs and a warm meal. Last year an overwhelming number (700+) of homeless veterans came through the medical center for this event. The gratitude expressed by them when receiving cold weather gear, medical treatment and new boots was palpable.
Type
Support Event
What To Wear
Mission Continues Swag Gear/T-Shirt
What to Bring
Your enthusiasm
Inclement Weather
TBD - Weather updates will be provided
Event Contact
When and where
Date
January 28, 2017
Time
08:00 AM - 03:00 PM (EST)
Location
Winterhaven/Stand-Down for Homeless Veterans
50 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20422
Parking Information
Available on site
