North Idaho Veterans Stand Down

The 2015 North Idaho Veterans Stand Down will take place May 9th at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds 8am to 2pm The event is held annually to provide services to homeless and disadvantaged veterans in the five northern counties. The North Idaho Stand Down is a St. Vincent de Paul event and supported by American Legion, VFW Post, Elks Lodge, DAV and US Department of Veterans Affairs. It is an opportunity for the community to come together and show their appreciation to all veterans who have served their country. Service organizations that provide medical, dental, housing, clothing, clothing repair, food assistance, haircuts, massages, bike repair and veterinary assistance will be available. Employers who have immediate openings will be taking applications. A hot meal will be served to all veterans, volunteers and service providers. For the first time in the event’s history family activities will also be a part of the event. Becker’s Tackle Shop will be conducting a casting contest for kids and adults. Strike Zone will also have an obstacle course set up for kids to play nerf ball games. There will also be story time, face painting and a photo booth by Max’s Photo. Military surplus will again be part of the event, but due to a new VA mandate it will only be distributed to homeless veterans. This will be the 22ndyear of the Stand Down and serves as a kick off to a program created by St. Vincent de Paul to assist veterans and their families with services throughout the year. Volunteers are still needed and a​nyone interested should register online at http://www.kootenaiunitedway.org/ or by call Connie Clark at 208.660.2030. If interested in donating to the event, checks can be sent to North Idaho Veterans Stand Down, St. Vincent de Paul, 201 E. Harrison Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. For more information about the Stand Down or veterans assistance, call Eric Swanbeck, St. Vincent de Paul Veteran Services Coordinator at 208.664.3095, ext. 314.

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