CENTRAL OHIO STAND DOWN - our mission...
"We improve the lives of Veterans by connecting them to social services and professional resources for success in their personal/professional lives."
Our Veterans, Our Community
SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDER INFORMATION
Social Service Providers make Stand Down a reality for all of our guests.
Parking is FREE to Volunteers, Guests, and Providers. Free parking is available only at:
West Garage: 37 West Vine Street
East Garage: 140 East Nationwide Boulevard (east of the center)
South Garage: 50 East Nationwide Boulevard (farthest)
North Garage: 66 East Goodale Street (closest)
At Stand Down, many of our guests’ health, housing, and job issues can be helped by one of our 85+ social service agency representatives. All services are free to our guests. Guests are able to speak to a “real person” and get much-needed answers toward solving their challenges - and at no charge!
Please plan to keep your table open till 1:30pm
Some of our partners are Veterans Administration, Volunteers of America, Alcohol Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH), American Red Cross, Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA), Columbus Aids Task Force (CATF), Columbus Coalition for the Homeless, Columbus Legal Aid Society, Open Shelter, State of Ohio Job and Family Services, plus many more.
When you register, you will have the opportunity to describe your service, gift, and/or logistical needs.
If you have questions, please contact Stacy Potts at Stacy.Potts@va.gov