Laura'S Summit County Stand Down | Summit County Stand Down
Sponsors an annual Stand Down event for homeless and displaced Veterans. Provides an opportunity for Veterans to learn about, apply for, and receive any of a broad range of services and supports available in the community. Services include eye exams, HIV testing, foot exams, mental health and substance abuse counseling, employment and social services, haircuts, winter clothing, breakfast and lunch, and so forth.
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211 Summit
Physical Address
Hours
2025 event held on Tuesday September 9th from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Guy's Party Center located at 500 East Waterloo Road in Akron (44319). The parking lot opens at 7:00am and the doors open at 8:30am for registration.
Application process
- Walk in for service. - Ride Metro Bus #15 for free. Show paper or digital flyer (available online) to the METRO bus operator and ride on any METRO fixed-route for free on Tuesday September 9th, 2025 from 7:00am to 5:00pm. Visit www.yourmetrobus.org or call 330-762-0341 for routes, times, or to plan your trip.
Fee
No fee.
Eligibility
Serves Summit County Veterans in need of support. NOTE: Non-veterans will NOT be served.
Languages
None.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Agency info
Summit County Stand Down
Provides a non-profit organization that offers membership to local veterans with the focus on assisting individuals who are currently homeless, displaced, and other Veterans in need. Organizes special events such as annual Summit County Stand Down, the annual God and Country Dinner, and ongoing projects with the local Veterans Administration. Provides the annual Stand Down which is one-day event including mental health and substance abuse services, eye exams, legal aid, employment services, comfort items, and so forth.