Stand Down San Mateo 2017: Volunteers, Sponsors Sought

SAN MATEO, CA - From the desk of the Peninsula Special Interest Lions Club: Stand Down San Mateo is a continuation of the 1 day Stand Down on May 5, 2017 and is a 3 day encampment for homeless and/or at risk Veterans to come together and receive support from their community. Veterans are provided with a multitude of services during their stay.

The goal of Stand Down San Mateo is to treat all Veteran participants with respect and dignity, as well as honoring our female Veterans and families of Veterans. Our Nation’s Veterans have made the ultimate sacrifices for our freedoms, which is why we strive to make Stand Down San Mateo “All about the Veteran”. To donate please visit www.psilcevents.com Lions Clubs, other Service Organizations, Veterans; Veteran Support Groups, Community and Military Leaders all coming together to help Veterans with a Hand Up.

Some of the Services Available at Stand Down Are:

• Complete Medical Employment Services
• Mental Health
• Veterans Benefits
• Transitional Housing
• Onsite Pet Care
• Court/Legal Services
• Meals/Clothing/Hygiene
• DMV Services
• Wellness and Chaplain Services
• Substance Abuse Assistance

SPONSORS NEEDED ! We are a 501c3 Charitable Organization. For more information or to volunteer contact:

• Eleanor Britter 415-378- 6789 or estjohn7@gmail.com
• Bill Britter 650-867- 0982 or billb8816@gmail.com
• Pat Hughes 650-619- 7501 or patdalibra@aol.com

You can: Donate on our website: psilcevents.com

Volunteer: Please we need you, friends and colleagues. Come to a meeting: See our website for days and times. Please join us to help our Veterans with the services they need and the thanks they deserve, for all they have given for our country’s freedom.

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