The annual Stand Down – an event offering clothing, haircuts and access to myriad services for homeless veterans – is Oct. 20 at the Colorado Springs City Auditorium, 221 E. Kiowa St.
In military parlance, the term “stand down” refers to rearming and re-equipping personnel for battle – a term advocates have adopted in their fight against veteran homelessness, said Joe Carlson, chairman of the El Paso County Homeless Veterans Coalition.
“We’re getting them ready for a cold winter,” he said.
Last year, roughly 150 veterans attended, and seven individuals and families were given shelter at a local hotel for two weeks.
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