​Central Valley Veteran’s Stand Down

September 25th and September 26th, 2024 
at 
 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8900
3585 N Blythe Ave, Fresno, CA 93722
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About the Event

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The Central Valley Veterans’ Stand Down (CVVSD) celebrates it's 34th year in 2024. The Stand Down is held annually during the third week in September. This event makes available numerous services at one location. The Stand Down is a collaboration of numerous governmental agencies at all levels, non-profit organizations, active service members and veteran organizations and private businesses available Veterans Stand Down to assist all veterans, active service members and their families, homeless or not.
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Our Central Valley Veterans will have access to drug and alcohol recovery counseling services, medical and dental services, numerous social service providers and be able to deal with outstanding legal issues with the help of the Fresno County Court system. They will also have access to educational counseling, employment counseling, home purchase and small business startup counseling, all of which will stimulate economic development and further help other veterans. Central Valley Veterans plans to host 600-800 veterans and active service members during the four days in addition to 100-150 homeless veterans and family members in our tent city.