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Stand Down of South Jersey hosted
their yearly event at the
Cherry
Hill Armory On September 23rd, 2011 from 8am to 1 pm
The South Jersey Stand Down has been
held annually since September 1996. Originally a three-day event,
the Stand Down was hosted at Fort Dix New Jersey. After a decision
was made to hold a one-day event, it was relocated to the Army
National Guard Armory in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Primary support
(provisions of the structure, grounds and utilities) is provided by
the NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
The Cherry Hill Stand Down provides
services to homeless veterans along with shelter, meals,
clothing, and medical attention. This annual event is an
entirely volunteer effort,
organized
within Camden County and New Jersey communities, bringing
service providers together such as the Disabled Veterans
Outreach Program Specialists, Local Veterans Employment
representatives, various veterans service organizations,
military personnel, civic leaders, local grammar schools and a
variety of other organizations.
Since 1996 this event has served as
a catalyst that enables homeless veterans to re-enter
mainstream society
www.standdownofsouthjersey.com
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Pictured below are Nam
Knight of America Delaware Valley Chapter Member/Ladies
participating in Operation Stand Down of South Jersey.
Click here to view photo album.
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