Goodwill is having a military veteran stand down from 1 to 6 p.m. Nov. 8 at Center Lake Pavilion, 119 E. Canal St., Warsaw.
During the Vietnam War, a stand down was a time away from the battlefield when soldiers could rest from combat and take care of personal hygiene, eat warm meals, receive medical and dental care and enjoy the camaraderie of battle buddies in a safe environment, according to a news release from Goodwill.
Today a stand down refers to a community-based intervention event that integrates, at one site and at one time, many resources and services that homeless or at-risk veteran and military families may need.
Goodwill has organized employment and housing opportunities, information pertaining to Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, health care, dental care, free personal care items, free clothing, care kits, backpacks, transportation to and from the event, legal assistance, free dinner and more. To receive these benefits, bring a DD214 or a Military ID to the Nov. 8 event. Families are welcome to attend.
Community partners include: United Way of Kosciusko County, Disabled Veterans National Foundation, Anthem, CareSource, Medication Assistance & Dental, The Help Center, The Beaman Home, Fellowship Missions, Ivy Tech, Congresswoman Walorski Staff, American Legion - North Webster, Vet Center, Survivor Outreach Services, United Way / 211, Magical Meadows, Brightpoint Family Development, Local Veteran Service Officer, WorkOne, The Bowen Center, Combined Community Services, J9 Family Programs, Speedway, Maple Leaf Farms, Express Staffing, Energy Assistance Program (EAP), VA Suicide Prevention Specialist, Senator Donnelly Staff, Cardinal Services, Red Cross – Elkhart, MDWise, Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, Kosciusko Community Senior Services, Granit Ridge Builders, Parkview, Salvation Army, Grace College, ASPIN, Flexaust, Mary and Jerry's Helping Hands, Habitat for Humanity, Mike & Marge Reichmann, Trine University and more.
This event is sponsored by Goodwill’s Workforce Development Services and is among many outreach activities that help change lives in the community.
