Faith*Hope*Love*Charity, Inc.
& Stand Down House
Events & Happenings

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Wall of Pride   254th Transportation Battalion 5k Run / Walk
Certificate of Appreciation   Ringling Bros.   Recent Events   Who Has Been Helped



Wall of Pride

In honor of those who signed on the dotted line that they were willing
to pay up to and including their life in defense of our great Nation,
a Wall of Pride will be built on the grounds at Stand Down House.

Faith*Hope*Love*Charity, Inc., is proud to offer
commemorative bricks that will be placed on the Wall of Pride.

Bricks may be purchased in honor and/or memory of a specific Veteran,
Military Service Member or Reservist (living, deceased, or POW MIA)
or as a sign of your / your organization's respect and gratitude.

You can purchase a commemorative brick using the form below
(and pay with your PayPal account or a Credit Card) or by check.

Brick Purchase & Inscription
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To pay by check, print and fill out the order form & mail it with your check to:
Faith*Hope*Love*Charity, Inc., 3175 S. Congress Ave, Ste 310, Palm Springs, Fl 33461

If you do not wish to buy a brick now, but wish to make a donation click here to see how.

Have questions? Call (561) 968-1612 or email wallofpride@standown.org



254th Transportation Battalion 5k Run / Walk

We are proud to announce that FHLC, Inc. / Stand Down House is sponsoring the
Florida Army National Guard, 254th Transportation Battalion 5k Run / Walk
and Kids Run. Two Companies of the 254th will be deploying soon and
proceeds* from the Run will support their Family Readiness Groups.

Saturday, Feb 18, 2012
Callaway Armory, 3193 Gun Club Road,
West Palm Beach, Fl 33406

Registration starts at 0600 Hrs & the race starts at 0730 Hrs.
To view the Walk / Run course click here.

Submit the completed Entry Form with payment to:
254th Transportation Battalion Family Support Fund
3193 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
* Entry fees & more information can be found on the Entry Form.

Please walk / run and spread the word in support of those who sacrifice so much for all of us!
If you can't participate please help by letting others know about the event.



Certificate of Appreciation

We are honored to announce that in December 2011 we received a
Certificate of Appreciation from the Palm Beach County Board of
Commissioners for the services & help we provide to vets & their families!



Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Operation Food Drive

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey partnered with Stand Down House for
Operation Food Drive & were pleased with amount of food donated this year,
which will go toward providing holiday meals to veterans in need - our
residents and area homeless vets. We are excited to have Ringling Bros.
support our local homeless veterans!



Recent Events & Happenings

Veteran Home Give-Away
We are pleased to announce that Sunday, November 13, 2011 we were
able to give a veteran a home! The Navy veteran, who is single and a
quadriplegic, got a 2/2 condo in a 55 and over community in Margate, FL.
This is the first of many homes we plan to give away as part of our efforts
to address the needs & unseen wounds of our veterans & service members.

Take Flight Award Celebration Gala
Our 5th Annual Take Flight Award Celebration Gala, benefitting Stand Down
House & the First Stop Veterans' Resource Center was held November 5, 2011.
We had a great turn out & US Congressman Allen West was the recipient of
this year's Eagle Award. Photos can now be seen here.



Who Has Been Helped
Because of supporters like yourself

With your help Faith*Hope*Love*Charity, Inc. has been successful in
lending a helping hand to the men & women who served our country
with honor. In the past year alone donations have provided:

  • Housing for more than 125 homeless male & female veterans & their families:**
    • 108 male veterans at Stand Down House
    • 20 homeless female vets & their children and families of
    active duty & veterans (First Stop Housing Program)
  • Emergency assistance (rent/mortgage payment, utilities, transportation vouchers)
    for more than 100 vets & their families (First Stop Veterans Resource Center)**
  • Alternative programs & supportive services for veterans facing incarceration
    and who are at risk/homeless and are suffering with depression, mental
    health issues, PTSD, and/or addiction
  • Food, clothing, supportive services to more than 700 at risk veterans,
    including their families at our 1st Annual Stand Down Event (06/04/11)
    ** Data from mid 2010-mid 2011; numbers continue to increase almost daily
  • We will continue to provide services to support and assist those gave so
    much for all of us. However, we can't do it alone. An increasing number
    continue to walk through our doors. We need you to "help us help them!"
    Please donate and/or continue to send donations today.

    Every dollar helps!



    FHLC, Inc. is a proud Partner of the Real Warriors Campaign.
    Click here to read the letter we received regarding our partnership.



    Photos from past events & happenings can be seen on
    Faith*Hope*Love*Charity, Inc.'s Facebook page.

    Page updated January 13, 2012