Stand Down aims to reduce Veteran homelessness
Medical care, mental health professionals and housing providers will all be present at the annual Operation Stand Down as Shreveport works toward eliminating homelessness among Veterans by the end of 2015.
The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday (Oct. 24) at HOPE Connections, 2350 Levy St., Shreveport.
All homeless Veterans and their families, or those who are facing impending homelessness, are eligible for services.
Services available that day will include medical care, benefits assistance, housing providers, job placement, legal aid, and others. Veterans will also be able to take advantage of food, showers and hair cuts at HOPE Connections.
This year’s event is sponsored by the Department of Veteran Affairs, HOPE for the Homeless and Volunteers of America of North Louisiana.