COMING SOON
STAND DOWN MAIN EVENT
Location:
Madison Salvation Army
3030 Darbo Dr. Madison, WI
The mission of the Wayne D. Horner Memorial Stand Down is to link community partners offering a wide variety of essential services by providing ‘a hand-up not a hand-out’ to veterans experiencing, or at risk of homelessness.
Linking
Resources
We invite over 50 local service providers and community stakeholders to our event to reduce the burden of a veteran trying to access this volume of services while also managing life while without stable housing.
Building
Connection
We hope to inspire a community-wide effort to reduce the stigma of homelessness and and help our veterans feel welcome back home in their communities as they find
their footing.
Meeting
Everyday Needs
We talk to our participants and volunteers each year to continue improving the items we purchase and collect to ensure maximum collective impact for the veterans receiving them.
WHAT TO EXPECT
AT A STAND DOWN
Veterans seeking support from Stand Down – Madison can expect to be treated with dignity, respect, and kindness. We are a one-of-a-kind stand-down that pairs our participants with a peer from the community to experience the day together and help promote connectedness.
01
Meet Your Buddy
When you arrive, our registration team will warmly welcome you, gather a few quick details, and pair you with a dedicated volunteer buddy. Your buddy is there to help guide you through the event and hear your story—building genuine connections is at the heart of our Stand Down.
03
Connect With
Community Partners
We bring dozens of local community partners together in one space so you can easily get the support, answers, and services you need in a single day.
05
Pick Up
Toiletries
Stop by our personal care area to pick out free hygiene supplies, toiletries, and everyday essentials to help keep you feeling your best.
02
Eat & Relax
Pull up a chair, enjoy a meal, and eat as much as you like while sharing conversation with fellow veterans and volunteers. Lean back, soak up the welcoming atmosphere, and truly "stand down" for the day knowing we have you covered.
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04
Focus On
Health & Wellness
Take advantage of free, hands-on care throughout the day—from a fresh cut at our staple haircut station to foot care, eye care, vaccines, acupuncture, and massage therapy.
06
Browse Clothing
& Surplus
Visit our clothing and gear area to find quality apparel, cold-weather essentials, and surplus items to keep you warm, comfortable, and prepared.