BOARD SPOTLIGHT Sylvia Meade brings heart, advocacy, and decades of community leadership to Stand Down. For 17 years, Sylvia has walked alongside her husband, Brian, a U.S. Army veteran who served 10 years as a Special Forces Army Ranger. Their family’s journey through PTSD, nightmares, and long‑term health challenges is what fuels Sylvia’s unwavering commitment to ensuring veterans ... Read More »
A Veteran Story: From The Verge of Homelessness to a Homeowner: Ariana’s Story of Perseverance
Ariana served our country with strength. When she and her son were on the verge of homelessness, Stand Down stepped in with rent, utilities, and stability support to help them rebuild. Today, Ariana is a proud homeowner. Real stories like hers show the impact of community‑driven support for Veterans. Real Stories. Real Impact. Watch her journey: ... Read More »
Staff Highlight: Sarah Davis, Deputy Director
Meet Sarah Davis, Deputy Director at Stand Down — a leader whose compassion, expertise, and dedication have shaped our veteran‑focused mission for nearly a decade. Sarah brings 9 years of nonprofit experience and a B.A. in Psychology from UNC Wilmington, along with a strong background in substance abuse and mental health treatment. Before joining Stand Down, she worked in both adult ... Read More »
A Veteran Story: A Journey From Hardship to Hope
After an unexpected rent increase, our Veteran could no longer afford his apartment while living on a fixed Social Security income. Hoping to avoid homelessness, he temporarily moved in with a family member — but when financial expectations couldn’t be met immediately, the arrangement quickly fell apart. With nowhere safe to go, our Veteran spent nearly two weeks sleeping outdoors near a ... Read More »
A Veteran Story: From PTSD to Purpose: Stacey Brown’s Story of Recovery and Service
Stacey Brown is a veteran that served in the Marine Corps, and is West Palm Beach born and raised. His father was a Vietnam Vet who came home from service with a bullet in his back and PTSD, but it went undiagnosed. As a result, his dad was an alcoholic upon his return home, but become sober over 25 years ago. When Stacy came back home from his service as a Marine, he was having night ... Read More »
Stand Down House Unveils Major Renovation Funded by Special Grant
Palm Springs, FL — Stand Down, an initiative of Faith Hope Love Charity Inc, proudly announced the completion of a major renovation project at the Stand Down House, an emergency and transitional housing facility dedicated to supporting male veterans as they rebuild their lives after military service. The renovation—made possible through a special grant award—delivered a full refresh of the ... Read More »
