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Gary Osborne was dedicated to serving and advocating for veterans and was a member of the Stand Down staff for 12 years. Gary was born September 25, 1956, to the late Quinnie and Mary Lee Osborne. He enlisted in the United States Army on September, 1975, where he served faithfully for 16 years before being honorably discharged on February 7, 1992. After a brief stay in California, he returned home ... Read More »

Remembering Those Who Have Paid The Ultimate Sacrifice for Our Freedom On this Memorial Day, like all the others, we honor the lives of all military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. As we witness the tragedies of war in real-time in Ukraine, we can relate to how those in the armed forces are sometimes called to give the ultimate sacrifice for their country. ... Read More »

Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Kravis Center – Cohen Pavilion the Board of Directors, Advisory Board, staff, and guests celebrated Palm Beach County Veterans at the annual Gala. With several hundred guests in attendance, the evening was full of exciting happenings, including a silent auction of exciting gifts and experiences, the Posting of Colors by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Color ... Read More »

The National Alliance to End Homelessness estimates at least 27,000 people are homeless in Florida, with Veterans making up a significant portion of that group. Organizations like Stand Down are focused on serving these struggling veterans. Director of Programs, Josh Maddock, talks with Nathalia Ortiz on Comcast Newsmakers about their mission. ... Read More »

Veteran's Day Has Special Meaning to Me Michael Garcia - FHLC/Stand Down Board Member, Owner/Broker Weichert Realtors It is heartbreaking to see so many of my follow Veterans homeless or forgotten, and in need. A little over 3 years ago I was introduced to Stand Down (an initiative of Faith*Hope*Love Charity), and I have been striving since then to help them raise funds to help our homeless ... Read More »

Stand Down takes this moment to honor those who have served our country and those who continue to serve near and far. Moreover, we honor those who recently lost their lives in the line of duty in Afghanistan. Military service in a war zone demonstrates braveness and boldness that is unparalleled. Regardless of one’s military job, skills or responsibilities, everyone in a war zone is always at ... Read More »