Friday, March 29, 2013

Stand down 2013


Hi every one for the last two years I have been volunteering at US vets Stand downs for homeless vets. The first year my duties were signing in the volunteers in to help at the stand down. Which has gave me an opportunity to meet a lot of great and kindhearted people that help our homeless vets.  At these stand downs there is help. U.S.VETS anticipates the 2013 Stand Down to be the biggest of its kind. Studies show that the number of veteran families living on the streets, or at-risk of homelessness is increasing. The numbers of young veterans who have recently separated from the military who are in need of services are also increasing at alarming rates. This year I was asked to help register the veterans for services that they might need. I talked to over 100 vets it was a real eye opener for me helping these veterans out. There was a lot Vietnam Veterans I all so helped younger veterans for today’s conflicts I was overwhelmed with the number younger vets.

Summing up I think that more veterans should volunteer at least one time  It would do your heart good .

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