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Stand Down Salutes Ibis Friends of Veterans Charitable Organization Stand Down has established several extraordinary partnerships within our community over the years, which provide the platform to continue to support our Veterans. The Ibis Friends of Veterans Charitable Organization, Inc. has played a big part in helping Stand Down with their mission. The Ibis Friends of Veterans (IFOV) ... Read More »

Message from Roy Foster, Executive Director, Founder The past thirteen (13) months have been a challenging and uncertain time. Even during ‘normal’ circumstances, our organization is challenged to assist with the day-to-day struggles of the men and women who served our country and then returned to face a war on the Homefront. Thanks to you, Stand Down is able to continually provide a ‘hand up’ ... Read More »

Message from Greg Torretta, Chairman, Board of Directors First the Darkness. We all know how challenging 2020 was on all of us - our jobs, our businesses, our families. For Stand Down/FHLC, Inc. and all of our umbrella services, we had to do more with less for our veterans and their families. We all gave more time, resources, and skills to ensure that our vision to assist our veteran community ... Read More »

Thank-You From Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea is grateful for the work of Stand Down House. Through your tireless efforts, through dedicated volunteers and staff, you do so much to assist veterans with essential elements of life, and we are proud supporters of your work in this community. We value our longstanding relationship with Stand Down House and Faith Hope ... Read More »

A New Year Brings A Fresh Start A new year brings hope of new opportunity and there’s something refreshing about a new start for each of us. Stand Down provides the path to a new start for many of our Palm Beach County veterans and their families. As 2020 has proven, life can change on the drop of a dime and many times it is surrounded by circumstances beyond our control. Our veterans deserve ... Read More »

It is with great sadness that the family of Mark F. Stephenson announces his sudden passing on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 - at the age of 57. Mark will be forever in the hearts of those that knew him and loved him. He leaves behind his wife of 18 years, Diane Stephenson and their daughter Danielle (Stephen). Mark will also be greatly missed by his two grandchildren - Layana and Jaylen. If you ... Read More »