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Friday, September 28, 2007

Alabama Veterans Stands Up for Stand Down

Event helps veterans get services, counseling
Dothan Eagle - Dothan,AL,USA

Thursday, Sep 27, 2007 - 06:59 PM
By Jim Cook

When he left the Navy 10 years ago, Byron Wright couldn’t readjust to civilian life. His marriage ended in divorce and he developed a drug abuse problem. He now lives at the House of Benjamin, a facility designed to help struggling veterans get back on their feet.


“Everybody goes through different things,” Wright said. “It was hard for me. I felt sorry for myself.”


Wright’s story is all too common among veterans, an estimated 200,000 of whom are homeless.

The House of Benjamin, local veterans’ agencies and other civic organizations on Wednesday held a stand down, an event to help veterans like Wright gain access to counseling, health care services and the benefits they’re entitled to for serving their country. About 100 veterans showed up for the event before noon, and received services such as haircuts, flu shots, clothing and counseling.

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