The May 20 event provided assistance to over 100 veterans.
This year’s South Jersey Regional Stand Down helped 108 veterans with employment information, VA benefits and more.
This was the 10th year for the event, created and presented by the Department of New Jersey. This year’s event took place May 20 at the All Wars Memorial Soldiers Home in Atlantic City, N.J.
Along with Legion support, providers including the national and state Department of Veterans Affairs ; Catholic Charities; the state’s Casino Control Commission, Parole and Department of Corrections Military and Veterans Committee; doctors and clinicians; and more assisted veterans with benefits claims, housing options, clothing and more.
“As with veteran suicide, homelessness is an ongoing mission,” said past department commander and founder of the Stand Down, Bob Looby.
- Homeless Veterans