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For Immediate Release:
May 22, 2014

Media Contact:
Detective Robin Pinkard
[email protected]
305-471-1900



Homeless Veterans Stand Down

 

This event will offer our homeless and at-risk veterans resources to community-based intervention programs. During this three day event the location will take on a military atmosphere, as tents and cots are set up for homeless veterans. Veterans will live and sleep on the property over the course of the event. Veterans who are living on the streets or do not have permanent housing will have access to showers, food, clothing, medical services, legal and mental health services, and job counseling.


 
Who: The Florida Veterans Foundation, City of Miami, and sponsors.

What:Homeless Veterans Stand Down

When: May 13, 2014, 12:00 a.m.- 12:00 a.m.

Where:The American Legion Post 29, 6445 N.E. 7th Avenue Miami, Florida

Why:This is a time for the community to connect with our homeless veterans and to assist them with finding resources.


 

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