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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

Meeting Date:	06/25/2018
Subject: East Bay Stand Down for Homeless Veterans
Submitted For:	David Twa
Department:	County Administrator
Referral No.:	#56
Referral Name:	East Bay Stand Down for Homeless Veterans
Presenter:	Nathan Johnson	Contact:	Nathan Johnson (925) 313-1481

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Referral History:

The East Bay Stand Down (EBSD) is an extraordinary event providing 450 homeless Veterans and their families from the San Francisco Bay Area an opportunity to receive invaluable and diverse services and care in a safe, secure environment. The goal is to assist homeless veterans to end the cycle of homelessness by bringing into one location transitional housing opportunities, medical/dental care, legal services, benefits counseling, food, clothing, entertainment and many other services. Of most importance, our participants receive this care in a respectful manner and we let them know they are not forgotten. This event is supported by over 1,000 dedicated community and military volunteers.

Referral Update:

As a volunteer and member of the Executive Board for EBSD, Veterans Services Officer Nathan Johnson is pleased to present the opportunity to discuss an event that has a strong positive effect on our community, and thanks the Committee for its support of this worthy endeavor.

Maj. General, USA (Ret.) Ron Lowe, Board Chairman, will join him today and would like to address the Committee.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

ENDORSE and SUPPORT the East Bay Stand Down to be held September 13 - 16, 2018 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton.

Fiscal Impact (if any):

No net County cost.

Attachments
East Bay Stand Down Brochure