A Veterans Stand Down event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 4, at the San Angelo Elks Lodge #1880, at the VFW Hall, 125 S. Browning St.
The Elks are partnering with Military Veteran Peer Network and the West Texas VA Healthcare System to host the event that is being funded in part from an Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant.
The Stand Down will be for Concho Valley veterans experiencing a need for housing services and other local resource information. Cold weather items will be accessible to the veteran population.
There will be food, services and resources for veterans provided at the event. Veterans are asked to bring a copy of their DD 214, military ID card or VA ID card. If there are veterans who do not have any of these documents, they can visit with the group March 4, so assistance can be given in acquiring the needed documents.
Anyone who served in the United States Armed Forces can attend to find out what the VA is and what other community resources are available.
If you know of a veteran that does not have permanent housing, please let them know about this event.
For additional information, contact Rachel Saxton at 432-213-0843, Tammy Egger at 325-656-5486, Richard Rodriguez at 325-812-5241, or Luis Martinez III at 325-513-3387.
