Sunday, August 19, 2012

St. Augustine Stand Down refits veterans

'Stand down' refits vets, homeless
Posted: August 19, 2012
By SHELDON GARDNER
St. Augustine Record

Saturday’s stand down at the Anastasia Island Elks Lodge provided cots, clothing and a fresh pair of boots to dozens of appreciative veterans.

For veteran Gary Johnson, the stand down provided a chance to give back to people who are going through the same thing he did.

“I’ve seen three or four days with nothing to eat — a week. I’ve been there,” Johnson said.

At least 43 homeless or in-need veterans received assistance through the stand down, which are periodic events that provide haircuts, hot showers, clothing, cots, assistance applying for benefits and answers to legal questions.

The annual stand down also helped more than 80 non-veterans, said Heather Andrews, assistant veterans service officer for St. Johns County.
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