A Stand Down was a time away from the battlefield whereby soldiers could rest from combat and take care of personal hygiene, enjoy warm meals, receive medical and dental care, and enjoy the camaraderie of battle buddies in a safe environment. Today a Stand Down refers to a community-based intervention to connect homeless and indigent Veterans with housing and other resources. In recent years, Stand Downs have grown to be a huge resource fair for all Veterans andmilitary members, homeless or not.

Event hosts include: Jackson Street Commons, United Way of Howard/Tipton Counties, Howard County Veterans Service Office, VFW Post 1152, Work One, DAV, other Veteran leaders in the community.