Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world.
For, indeed, that's all who ever have.
Margaret Mead
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
Community Foundation for
Palm Beach and Martin Counties
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
HelpAmerica
Foundation
Palm Beach County
Publix Super Markets Charities
Signs and Logos
United Veterans Advisory Council of Palm Beach County,
Inc.
Veterans Support
Organization South Florida Chapter
West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs
Medical Center (VAMC)
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.
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 read the entire text / to watch the C-SPAN 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."
To read it in its entirety click here.
Supportive Links
We thank the following sites for their assistance by linking to our site:
Homeless Veterans
Information Resource Guide
Kilroy Was Here
Knights of
Kindness
Larry's
Lounge
Military
Connection
Military Police Homepage
Military Writers Society of America
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
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.
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
without such permission. For more information go to www.poemsource.com.
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(3)(c) organization.
Help provide support for our veterans by keeping this program strong.
Here are some ways you can help:
Monetary Donations
Send financial contributions to:
Faith*Hope*Love*Charity, Inc.
3175 S. Congress Ave., Suite 304
Palm Springs, FL 33461
Non-Monetary Donations
We are frequently in need of household appliances such as washers,
dryers, refrigerators, microwaves, vacuums (inc. hand held), & more.
For more
information about non-financial donations please contact our
Administrative
Director at (561) 968-1612 x13 / ccrockett@standown.org.
Links
You can also provide support by helping spread the word by linking to us.
If you
would like to use one of our banners please download it to your server.
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you find any dead links, please email webmaster@standown.org
Our Other Pages
Return to and/or visit these other Stand Down pages:
Home page
Homeless Veteran Information
In Their Own Words
Programs & Facilities
Staff & Contact Information
Page updated September 9, 2008