Houston Stand Down

What is a "Stand Down"?

Every year, Houston Stand Down brings together community partners, service providers, and community volunteers to honor and support the veterans in our city. At this powerful day of service, we meet our veterans where they are—providing access to basic needs, vital resources, and a renewed sense of hope.

History of Stand Down

Every year, Houston Stand Down brings together community partners, service providers, and community volunteers to honor and support the veterans in our city. "Stand Down" is military term referring to the brief period of time a solider leaves an active combat area in order to rest and regain strength. Houston Stand Down is open to veterans, male and female especially those at risk of being homeless. Since 1933, Houston Stand Down has served veterans in need of vital life enhancing connections. The events original focus was to provide housing to homeless veterans. Over the last 30 years, Houston non-profits and the VA have connecting veterans with wholistic resources that meet basic needs, turn houses into homes, an doffer a day of camaraderie to our local veterans

Stand Down Today

This year's event is slated to provide services to over 1000 veterans with an intensive focus on providing houseware items to veterans who have recently been housed. Donations of new and used housewares such as; artwork, furniture, plates, cups, kitchen items, towels, rugs, sheets and lighting. Additional services may include: immediate housing. VA health care benefits, education, employment opportunities ,legal assistance, transportation , hygiene products, clothing, food, dental services, haircuts, family services, and more. Volunteers are needed to help us sere those who have served. Get Involved to serve those who have served at the 2025 Houston Stand Down.