Albany Democrat-Herald – Aug 20, 2018
Albany's Community Services Consortium is seeking assistance
with its fourth annual Veteran Stand Down from 9 am to 2 pm Thursday, Sept. 20,
at Linn-Benton Community College.
The event is looking for donations of new cold-weather
gear. Used items will be accepted only if they are in excellent
condition.
Storage is limited, so organizers ask that donations be
limited to tarps, tents, flashlights with batteries, new socks (in packages),
razors and shaving cream, sleeping bags, gloves, large backpacks, hand warmers,
first aid kits, rain gear, waterproof winter boots, large-size "long
johns," baby wipes, nail clippers, and large-size reusable shopping bags
(not plastic grocery bags).
Cash donations also would be appreciated. Checks can
be made payable to CSC/HELPS-Veterans Stand Down.
Information on donations is available online at http://communityservices.us/how-can-i-help/detail/category/donate.
The event will be upstairs in the Calapooia Center, 6500
Pacific Blvd. SW, in Albany.
The Stand Down is a resource fair dedicated to helping
veterans, with an emphasis on veterans who need shelter assistance.
Multiple organizations will be on hand to help with
disability and Social Security benefits, employment services, housing and
utility assistance, alcohol and drug treatment, Section 8 VASH assistance,
medical resources, health care, dental treatment and more.
The event is free and free transportation will be provided
via the Linn County shuttle, Linn Benton Loop, or Albany Transit. Riders
must inform the driver they are attending the Stand Down, and the round-trip
ride will be provided.
