Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world.
For, indeed, that's all who ever have.
Margaret Mead
To learn how you can help click here
We want to recognize and give thanks to the following organizations
& merchants for their support and financial sponsorship:
American Legion Department of
Florida
American Legion Auxiliary Department of Florida
Bank of
America
Annenberg Foundation
Christ Fellowship
Community Foundation for
Palm Beach and Martin Counties
Dade Community Foundation Florida BRAIVE Fund
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
Florida
Marlins
Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation
Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County Sheriff's
Office
Publix Super Markets Charities
SOS Support Our Soldiers, Inc.
United Veterans Advisory Council of Palm Beach County,
Inc.
US Vets Motorcycle Club - Fl
State South
Veterans Music
Veterans Support
Organization South Florida Chapter
West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs
Medical Center (VAMC)
We appreciate Congressman Alcee L. Hastings for honoring our founder.
Partial text from the December 10, 2009 Congressional
Record:
I rise today to honor a courageous veteran turned social activist,
Mr.
Roy Foster. . . . the founder of Stand Down House, an organization
in South Florida that has been providing veterans with life-changing
assistance since 2000. . . . I truly admire the work that Mr. Roy
Foster has done,
and continues to do, for our nation's veterans
each and every single day. After
serving our country so valiantly,
no veteran
should ever have to face the future alone.
To read the entire text click
here.
We would like to thank CNN for recognizing Roy Foster as
their first hero of 2009
& as a 2009 Top 10 CNN Hero.
We also express our appreciation for Representative Ron Klein
for his acknowledgment and support of Stand Down House.
Partial text from the July 9, 2008 Congressional
Record:
"The Stand Down House and its dedicated staff provide support and
services for homeless veterans, including transportation, counseling, and
job training. These honorable servicemen have fallen on hard times and
need a place to stay and a chance to get their lives back on track. . . .
The Stand Down House provides exactly that chance."
To watch the video click
here.
Partial text from Klein's July 9, 2008 Press Release:
"The Stand Down House is a lifesaver for many of our local veterans.
The services they provide are the difference between spending the night
outside in the elements and having a roof over your head and a chance for
a fresh start. I commend the dedicated staff of this extraordinary
organization for their service to our community."
We express our appreciation for Palm Beach County
Commissioners, especially Commissioner Robert J. Kanjian,
for their Proclamation declaring the month of January 2008 as
"Stand Down House Month" in Palm Beach County.
Supportive Links
We thank the following sites for their assistance by linking to our site:
Condo News
Online
DisabilityInfo.gov
Exclusive Real Estate
Group
Homeless Veterans
Information Resource Guide
Kilroy Was Here
Knights of
Kindness
Larry's
Lounge
Military
Connection
Military Police Homepage
Military Writers Society of America
National
Resource Directory
Oldtimer Speaks Out
Psych Central
Spare Some Change Homeless Search
Engine
U.S. Veteran Information
(non-governmental)
U.S. Veterans Network
Vermont Veterans' Links and
Memorials
Vets Helping Vets
Viper's Vietnam Veteran pages - veterans' resources links
Help spread the word by linking to us! Buttons/banners can be found here.
A Special Stand Down House Supporter
2LT Dave Goodell
It started with an email in May 2009 which read in part:
When I heard about you on CNN, I had to act. Thanks for touching my heart
with that wonderful organization. I will spread the word to my fellow Soldiers.
2LT David G Goodell
US Army
Fort Gordon, GA
2LT Goodell has gone above and beyond to help us help them.
He kept his word to "spread the word," has been generous financially
and he even opened an on-line store. All proceeds benefit Stand Down.
Our relationship has grown over time and while owned & operated by
2LT Goodell his store, No Soldier Left Behind, is now affiliated with us.
He meant it when he wrote "I fully support veterans, past and present"
as he is doing all of this & more while honorably serving our Country.
Help him help us by visiting & shopping at his stores:
No Soldier Left Behind
Major League Soldier
The Stand Down House Store - No
Soldier Left Behind
If you shop at either of the Zazzle sites through
GoodShop
Zazzle will also make a donation to
us.
Veteran's Day Tribute 2
If someone has done military service,
They sacrificed the comforts we enjoy;
When terror and invasion were real threats,
Our veterans should be celebrities;
We owe our veterans support and friendship;
They earn the title "veteran," and more;
They earn our deep respect and admiration;
That they are special no one can ignore.
The list is long of all the things they gave;
Our veterans are extraordinary people;
They're loyal, dedicated, true and brave.
They showed us they could handle any storm.
We owe our freedoms and our very lives
To our veterans, who served in uniform.
They're exceptional; no other group compares.
We're grateful for the many things they've done;
They're always in our hearts and in our prayers.
Let no one ever question what they're worth.
These men and women served us and our country;
Our veterans--the very best on earth.
Poem used with express permission of the Author & may not be duplicated
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A Donation From The Heart
We wanted to share this touching note.
Dear Sir or Madam,
Enclosed please find a nominal donation to help provide food, clothing,
shelter, educational services, counseling, and medical care to homeless
male veterans. I'm sorry the amount is not greater. Perhaps I'll be
able to
provide greater support in the future.
Thank you,
Bill M.
PS My late father and the majority of my uncles are veterans.
I realize how
precious
our are veterans.
How You Can Help
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
nothing
is going to get better. It's not."
Theodor Geisel aka Dr. Seuss
Faith*Hope*Love*Charity, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Financial contributions allow us to provide services to our homeless
veterans & to all veterans, Active Duty service members, & their families.
Financial contributions may be made by clicking on the button below
or can be mailed to:
Faith*Hope*Love*Charity, Inc.
3175 S. Congress Ave., Suite 304
Palm Springs, FL 33461
Click here to learn about other ways you can help us help them.
Page updated August 14, 2010