Operation Stand Down
BALTIMORE, Md. (September 24, 2011), Elements of the Maryland Defense Force and the Maryland Army National Guard provided health care, legal services and logistical support to more than 210 homeless veterans during “Operation Stand Down” in Baltimore this weekend. The event was organized by The Way Station Inc., in partnership with the State of Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, various Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs), and volunteer organizations.
“It is our obligation to serve those who have served on our behalf. With estimates showing that on any given night there are as many as 1,000 homeless veterans in our state, it is clear that we must do more to keep these brave Marylanders from falling through the cracks,” said Lt. Governor Anthony Brown. “Events like Operation Stand Down provide an opportunity not only for homeless veterans to get the services and resources that they need and deserve, but an opportunity for the community to come together to give something back to those who have so bravely sacrificed in service to their country.”
Operation Stand Down provided an opportunity for homeless veterans in Baltimore to interact and form ties with peers and volunteers while receiving much needed, specific services. Organizations, private companies and service providers had stations set up throughout the War Memorial Plaza where veterans could learn about what benefits they may be eligible for, receive certain essential services (such as medical, addiction counseling, showers, veteran benefits, housing assistance, clothing, etc.) and be given opportunities for possible training and employment.
Operation Stand Down
BALTIMORE, Md. (September 24, 2011), Elements of the Maryland Defense Force and the Maryland Army National Guard provided health care, legal services and logistical support to more than 210 homeless veterans during “Operation Stand Down” in Baltimore this weekend. The event was organized by The Way Station Inc., in partnership with the State of Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, various Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs), and volunteer organizations.
“It is our obligation to serve those who have served on our behalf. With estimates showing that on any given night there are as many as 1,000 homeless veterans in our state, it is clear that we must do more to keep these brave Marylanders from falling through the cracks,” said Lt. Governor Anthony Brown. “Events like Operation Stand Down provide an opportunity not only for homeless veterans to get the services and resources that they need and deserve, but an opportunity for the community to come together to give something back to those who have so bravely sacrificed in service to their country.”
Operation Stand Down provided an opportunity for homeless veterans in Baltimore to interact and form ties with peers and volunteers while receiving much needed, specific services. Organizations, private companies and service providers had stations set up throughout the War Memorial Plaza where veterans could learn about what benefits they may be eligible for, receive certain essential services (such as medical, addiction counseling, showers, veteran benefits, housing assistance, clothing, etc.) and be given opportunities for possible training and employment.