The Summit County Stand Down was hosted by The Summit County Veterans Service Commission on 9/14/2021.
We will add more information soon.
In the meantime, here are some pictures below from Father Wayne Wright.
Don’t Get Too Excited
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Register Now for the 2020 Mini Stand Down
Register Now for the 2020 Mini Stand Down
Due to ongoing COVID-19 health concerns, the Annual Laura Williams Dunlop Summit County Stand Down will not occur.
In its place with the assistance of service organizations throughout Summit County, the Summit County Veterans Service Commission is hosting a mini stand-down.
This will be a “Pickup” only event. By registering on the form below, boxes of clothing and toiletries will be prepared for individuals for pickup. Boxes will be prepared as a first registered-first served. Supplies are limited. Registrations will be accepted up to October 7th.
Pickup will occur on Tuesday, October 13th 10am – 2pm. Unregistered Veterans are welcome. Veterans must present proof of service and a photo id.
Testimonials
From Homeless Veteran to Veteran Volunteer
September 10, 2019: “Hello, My name is John. My story is like many of my brethren. I am a Veteran of the U.S. Army. I saw deployments while I was in. When my E.T.S. was up, instead of going home to my family, I went to the streets of Akron, Ohio. There I lived, for three years. I would send letters to tell my family I was alright, but I was not. Then, I met a fellow Vet who told me about the Summit County Stand Down and how it helps homeless Vets get help they need. I came to the program and found the help I needed. Now, five years later, I am back with my family, and now this year, I am helping the same group that helped me, but now as a 1st year shepherd.”
John
Communications
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There are times when spam filters and email firewalls block our email communications. Hopefully, this will reduce communication errors.
Thank you!
Barbers and Cosmetologists Needed
We are looking for friendly and professional cosmetologists and barbers, to join the Summit County Stand Down Committee to provide free services to our clients.
Volunteers will be provided a boxed lunch on the day of the Stand Down.
Security is provided by Akron Police Department and private security is also retained.
The annual Summit County Stand Down event usually welcomes/serves between 300-350 needy Veterans. At past stand down events, roughly 25-35 male and female Veterans received free haircuts/styles.
I am scheduling commitments either for all day service from 9:00am – 3:00pm, or a predetermined reserved time slot for selected hours, throughout the day.
The Summit County Stand Down will be held at Firestone VFW Post 3383, 690 W. Waterloo, Akron, 44314.
I look forward to your anticipated support for our Veterans in need.
Please contact:
Cynthia (Cindy) Ponos
(330) 472-8336
*Leave voicemail with contact information and call will be returned.
Very truly yours,
Cindy
County of Summit Ohio and First Energy Foundation donate to Laura’s Stand Down
08.21.2018
8.21.2018 @Exec_Shapiro @firstenergycorp Each present $10K checks to Summit County Stand Down aka Laura’s Stand Down to support homeless|displaced Veterans. Annual event takes place 9/11/2018, at @VSCsummitOHhttps://summitcountystanddown.org/volunteer-or-donate-now/ …#LaurasStandDown#homelessveterans#donatenow
Dean, Wayne Wright speaks at men’s breakfast on the topic of “What is a Stand Down?”
Dn. Wright addressed a group on what is a “Stand Down ” and the efforts that the Summit County Stand Down Committee has been expending to assist our fellow Veterans currently experiencing difficulties.
