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NASA Education Corporation will sponsor the semi anuual Stand Down for Veterans on March 8th and 9th, 2010 at YMCA Camp Algonquin, 1889 Cary Road in Algonquin, IL.

The Stand Down comes from a venerable military tradition. In times of war, exhausted combat units requiring time to rest and recover were removed from the battlefields to a place of relative security and safety. Troops were able to take showers, get clean uniforms, enjoy warm meals, receive medical and dental care, mail and receive letters, and enjoy the camaraderie of friends in a safe environment.

Today, Stand Down refers to a grassroots, community-based intervention program designed to help the nation's estimated 200,000 homeless veterans "combat" life on the streets. Homeless veterans are brought together in a single location and are provided access to the community resources needed to begin addressing their individual problems and rebuilding their lives. In the military tradition, Stand Down afforded battle-weary soldiers the opportunity to renew their spirit, health and overall sense of well-being. Today's Stand Down affords the same opportunity to homeless veterans.

From 200 to 250 homeless veterans are expected to attend the two-day event in McHenry County and receive services such as medical screenings, meals, showers, overnight shelter, employment services, free haircuts, and the distribution of clothing, underwear and toiletry items.

Call us for more info at (866)-EDU-4YOU (866-338-4968)

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The Stand Down is partially funded by grants from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)/Veterans' Employment and Training Services (VETS) and the HelpAmerica Foundation.

For more information about NASA Education, contact Amy Johnson, Program Director, at 866-EDU-4YOU (866-338-4968) or send an email to Amy_Johnson@nasaeducation.org