 The
25th North Idaho Veterans Stand Down will be
held on Saturday, May 12 at the Kootenai County
Fairgrounds in Coeur d’Alene. The annual event
was a program created by St. Vincent de Paul as
a means to assist veterans and their families in
Eastern Washington and the five Northern Idaho
counties.
In the military, Stand Down refers to a
necessary mental and physical break from combat.
Military personnel would spend time in a safe
place to rest and recuperate before returning to
the front lines. Today, Stand Down is an event
that provides a safe place for veterans and
their families to engage with veteran community
resources. Veterans will have the opportunity to
meet personally with VA healthcare and benefits
representatives. Organizations that provide
medical, dental, counseling, housing, clothing,
clothing repair, food assistance, haircuts, and
bike repair will also be available.
Additionally, employers with job openings will
be accepting applications and interviewing
candidates. Breakfast and lunch will be served
to all attendees, volunteers, and service
providers.
The Stand Down goal is to reach veterans who are
homeless or at risk of being homeless as well as
all veterans and their families. Through the
work of volunteers and local organizations, this
one-day event provides veterans and their
families’ invaluable information and resources.
To volunteer, request more information, or for
veterans’ assistance, please contact Eric
Swanbeck, Veteran Services Coordinator at St.
Vincent de Paul, (208)664-3095 or email at
eric@stvincentdepaulcda.org |
