Meet Roy J. Foster, Founder of Stand Down and Faith Hope Love Charity, Inc. — a veteran whose personal journey from homelessness and addiction to recovery and renewed purpose became the foundation of a mission that has changed countless lives. A former U.S. Army veteran, Roy returned to civilian life with plans for his future, but instead found himself homeless and struggling with addiction to ... Read More »
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Before Veterans Day, Stand Down Calls on Palm Beach County Communities to Help Veterans Facing Homelessness
Annual Casino Night Fundraiser Supports Housing, Stability and A Stronger Tomorrow for Palm Beach County Veterans As Veterans Day approaches, Stand Down, an initiative of Faith Hope Love Charity, is inviting residents and businesses throughout Palm Beach County to help ensure no veteran faces homelessness alone. On Saturday, November 7, Stand Down will host its annual Casino ... Read More »
Board Highlight: Sylvia Meade, Vice President
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 »
