Tuesday, April 30, 2024
The 7th annual Spring Stand Down and Community Triage will take place on Saturday, March 4, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center.
The Stand Down and Triage will be for all homeless to get support, food, and services. For those in need, they will be given two hot meals, clothing, shoes, goody bags with personal items, and haircuts. In addition, they will be offered medical and dental screenings, HIV and STD testing, VA support, VSO support, Vet Center support, Indigent Health Support, a free clinic, American Red Cross, Humana, Transition Support, and various other resources for those experiencing homelessness or the threat of homelessness.
For those in Gatesville wishing to attend, the pickup point will be at the Gatesville Care Center at 7:15 a.m. The Care Center is located at 105 N. 7th Street. The pickup point in Copperas Cove will be at 8:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 12:45 p.m. at the Copperas Cove Public Library located at 501 S. Main Street. An additional pickup point in Copperas Cove will be in the Wendy’s parking lot at 8:55 a.m., 10:55 a.m., and 12:55 p.m. Wendy’s is located at 2740 E. Business 190.
For more information, call 254-681-8522, or email operationstanddowncentraltexas@gmail.com. Their website can be visited as well at www.osdct.org.
