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North Coast Stand Down 2024

Sept 26-28
@ Humboldt County Fairgrounds

Mission Statement

We welcome all who will provide a community of compassion and care, valuing each veteran and their family by providing access to needs and services in one location and not one is ever forgotten bya  grateful nation who acknowledges your sacrifice and suffering.

In memory of Bob "Sarge" Gelder, Pictured with the Golden Gate Bridge (November 30, 2022)

As of 2022 35,574 American veterans were experiencing homelessness

Serving our veterans and their families

We have proudly served thousands of veterans and their families. We work tirelessly with individuals, agencies and organizations to provide basic needs and services. Our goal is to unite our community and improve the physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing of our veterans.

If you would like to sponsor or donate to our veterans please complete the 2024 sponsorship form and return it to us via email. 

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Maintain Vital Connections

Our annual events are so successful because we bring together our community and a variety of services to eliminate the various barriers typically associated with accessing these benefits and services. 


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Providing Overnight Accomodations & Veterinary Care During Event

Additionally, many veterans own a pet or service animal which is the closest thing they may have to a family. As a result, we provide overnight housing for participants and veterinary care for their pets at our event.


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Providing Food, Lodging & Vital Services

Each year, with the help of our community, we provide food, lodging, support and vital services to Veterans and their families. As Veterans continue to return, we anticipate the need for these services to increase.

North Coast Stand Down 2024

Sept 26-28
Humboldt County Fairgrounds

Let’s build a better world together and help
veterans get access to basic essentials.