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ways to get involved!
Veteran Registration
Veteran Registration
Veteran Registration
Veterans, this event is for you!
Join us to connect with local service organizations, community resources, the VA and other basic needs. We look forward to seeing you and enjoy some camaraderie.
Resource Sign Up
Veteran Registration
Veteran Registration
Local Veteran Service Organizations are welcome to join our onsite resources. Sign Up is required to access the event.
Click the link below to reserve your space.
Become a Volunteer
Become a Volunteer
Become a Volunteer
Thanks for sharing your time to empower our local heroes!
Individuals and Corporate Groups are welcomed!
Restore dignity, provide hope, & support.
Support the Event
Become a Volunteer
Become a Volunteer
In kind and monetary donations are needed to support the event.
View our AMAZON WISH LIST or make a monetary donation to help us provide hot meals and resources to veteran in attendance.
A 30 Year Houston Tradition
THE HISTORY OF STAND DOWN
"Stand Down" is military term referring to the brief period of time a solider leaves an active combat area in order to rest and regain strength.
Houston Stand Down is open to veterans, male and female especially those at risk of being homeless. Since 1933, Houston Stand Down has served veterans in need of vital life enhancing connections. The events original focus was to provide housing to homeless veterans.
Over the last 30 years, Houston non-profits and the VA have connecting veterans with wholistic resources that meet basic needs, turn houses into homes, an doffer a day of camaraderie to our local veterans
STAND DOWN TODAY
This year's event is slated to provide services to over 1000 veterans with an intensive focus on providing houseware items to veterans who have recently been housed. Donations of new and used housewares such as; artwork, furniture, plates, cups, kitchen items, towels, rugs, sheets and lighting. Additional services may include: immediate housing.
VA health care benefits, education, employment opportunities ,legal assistance, transportation , hygiene products, clothing, food, dental services, haircuts, family services, and more. Volunteers are needed to help us sere those who have served. Get Involved to serve those who have served at the 2025 Houston Stand Down.
