Mission: The Five Seasons Stand Down connects homeless or near-homeless Veterans and non-Veterans to services that assist them in transitioning to community living. These service "connections" take place in a respectful, caring and friendly environment.

 
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Vets Stand Down
For
Veterans And Non-Veterans
 Who Are
Homeless or Nearly-Homeless

September 10th, 2010

Veterans Memorial Stadium
950 Rockford Road SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

 

Background images courtesy the Students of Mrs. Parbs' class at Johnson Elementary School

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What is a Stand Down?
"A Stand Down is an intervention that was conceived from the ground up specifically designed for veterans. It is designed to transform the despair and immobility of the homeless into the momentum necessary to get into recovery, to resolve legal issues, to seek employment, to access health services and benefits to reconnect with the community and get off the street"
- Vietnam Veterans of San Diego Stand Down, A Step-By-Step Procedural Manual, 1995

"You don’t leave anybody outside the wire – if you’ve got wounded you go get them, regardless of the cost."
  - Robert Van Keuren


2007 Stand Down Participants

Stand Down Facts:

  • Available for everyone (veterans and non-veterans) who may be homeless or nearly-homeless.

  • On October 27& 28, 2006, the First Stand Down was held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 66 participants attended the event (40 Veterans & 26 Non‑Veterans).

  • On October 5 and 6, 2007, the Second Stand Down provided relief for 84 participants (55 Veterans & 29 Non‑Veterans).

  • On September 19, 2008, the Third Stand Down provided relief for 82 participants.

  • 44 service organizations participated in the successful 2008 Stand Down.

  • On September 11, 2009, we held our Fourth Annual Stand Down.  Nearly 100 participants received services and relief.

Important
Stand Down
Features

  • Feeling Safe

  • A Place to Sleep

  • A Hot Shower

  • Hot Meals

  • Clothing

  • Volunteer assistance

  • Classes available

  • Socialization

  • Entertainment

  • Resources available under one roof

You Can Help

Volunteers Needed Donations Needed

1. At the Stand Down Event
2. At Fundraising Events
3. To Canvas for Donations
4. To Help Promote the Event

1. New Clothing:
     - Underwear for men and women
     - Shoes & boots for men and women
        (including larger sizes!)
2. Personal Hygiene Items
3. Laundry Vouchers

To Volunteer, Contact:
   Vicki Terronez   (319) 398-5633
   Deb Gallo          (319) 892-5773
   Cheryl King       (319) 892-5784

To Donate, Contact:
   Don Tyne           (319) 398-5633

Corporate Sponsors
Welcome and Needed!

Stand Down Provisions

  • Food

  • Clothing

  • Medical Assistance

  • Employment Assistance

  • Veteran's Benefits

  • ...and more!

Vets Stand Down 2010

is a collaboration of events coordinated between local Veteran Affairs agencies, other government agencies, and community agencies who serve the homeless.


 
 
Linn County Veteran Affairs
Don Tyne, Director
Linn County West
2500 Edgewood Road SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
(319) 892-5160
veteran@linncounty.org
 www.linncounty.org  

It is the policy of Linn County to provide equal opportunity to all employees, applicants and program beneficiaries; to provide equal advancement for employees; to provide program and employment facilities which are accessible to people with disabilities; and to administer its programs in a manner which does not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, political affiliation or citizenship.