Upcoming Events
Operation Reveille
Operation Reveille events aim to provide Veterans with the housing and wraparound services they need to successfully exit homelessness—in just one day. To share more about this groundbreaking collaborative effort, VA recently hosted a webinar with community partners.
Operation Reveille events bring together government agencies, faith-based organizations, housing providers, nonprofit agencies, and local businesses to connect homeless Veterans with permanent supportive housing; intensive case management; benefits eligibility screening; and employment, legal assistance, and mental health services. Since 2014, annual Operation Reveille events held in Tampa, Florida, have placed more than 100 Veterans in permanent supportive housing over the initiative’s three years.
During the Operation Reveille webinar, we discussed best practices for event hosting and promotion, shared “how-to” information on involving local collaborators, and addressed common questions. Learn more about Operation Reveille events by downloading the webinar slides below, which include an event checklist to help guide your planning efforts.
Learn more about Operation Reveille events by downloading the webinar slides, including an event checklist to help guide your planning efforts. For more details on planning and hosting an Operation Reveille in your community, download the full webinar transcript or reach out to the points of contact listed below.
Points of Contact for Operation Reveille Events
These points of contact are for inquiries concerning Operation Reveille ONLY. For questions regarding Stand Down events, please see next section.
Anthony Love, Senior Advisor and Director of Community Engagement, Veterans Health Administration Homeless Programs
Anthony.Love@va.gov
Antoinette Hayes-Triplett, CEO, Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative
TriplettA@thhi.org
Materials
Download the Operation Reveille Webinar PDF
Download the Operation Reveille Transcript PDF
Upcoming Events
| Dates | Name of Event | Location | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2019 | #ExploreVA Facebook Live Event: VA Programs to End Homelessness |
Facebook Live - https://www.facebook.com/ |
The live event will begin at 2:00 p.m. EST. Register for the event here |
Stand Downs
Stand Downs are typically one- to three-day events providing supplies and services to homeless Veterans, such as food, shelter, clothing, health screenings and VA Social Security benefits counseling. Veterans can also receive referrals to other assistance such as health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment and mental health counseling. They are collaborative events, coordinated between local VA Medical Centers, other government agencies and community-based homeless service providers.
Below are upcoming Stand Downs. New events are added regularly, so check this page often for updates. To add upcoming Stand Downs not listed below, please submit a notice of proposed event form to the VA Homeless Coordinator or VA Stand Down point of contact (POC) at your local VA Medical Center.
To participate in an upcoming Stand Down, please contact the VA primary POC listed below.
| Dates | Location | VA Primary POC | Alternate POC |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 7 - 10, 2019 | Vista, CA | Robert West (858) 336-6098 Robert.West3@va.gov |
Matthew Foster (760) 208-7246 Mjfoster58@gmail.com |
| February 15 - 17, 2019 | Harrisburg, PA | Keisha Kerr (717) 926-0894 Keisha.Kerr@va.gov |
Deborah Benner (717) 272-6621, x5779 Deborah.Benner@va.gov |
| February 21, 2019 | Gainesville, FL | Lisa Feagin (352) 548-1816 Elizabeth.Feagin@va.gov |
Marshelle Moore (352) 225-1535 Marshelle.Moore@va.gov |
| February 22, 2019 | New Bern, NC | Alex Averell (252) 830-2149, x3348 Alexander.Averell@va.gov |
Candace Parker (919) 286-0411, x6045 Candace.Parker@va.gov |
| February 23, 2019 | Milwaukee, WI | Gayle Williams (414) 263-6288 Gayle.Williams3@va.gov |
Dorothy McCollum (414) 263-6242 Dorothy.McCollum@va.gov |
| February 26, 2019 | Rochester, NY | Kathryn Stevens (585) 474-2659 Kathryn.Stevens@va.gov |
Erin Militello (585) 393-7367 Erin.Militello@va.gov |
| March 1 - 2, 2019 | Bullhead City, AZ | Myron Nieszczur (928) 718-7368 Myron.Nieszczur@va.gov |
Pat Farrell (928) 716-3001 president@javc.org |
| March 13 - 15, 2019 | Tucson, AZ | T.J. Rizzuti (520) 429-8291 Anthony.Rizzuti@va.gov |
Cliff Wade (520) 788-5029 cliffwade56@gmail.com |
| March 15, 2019 | Grants Pass, OR | Brooklyn Gartman (541) 826-2111, x3990 Brooklyn.Gartman@va.gov |
Pete Pringle (541) 776-6094 Peter.J.PRINGLE@oregon.gov |
| March 15, 2019 | Spartanburg, SC | Sherry Martell (803) 223-1417 Sherry.Martell@va.gov |
Craig Burnette (864) 384-6593 craigburnette@hotmail.com |
| March 29, 2019 | East Los Angeles, CA | Michael Johnson (424) 214-8371 Michael.Johnson33fc51@va.gov |
Mike Garcia (323) 415-5052 veteranservices@elac.edu |
| March 30, 2019 | Bay Pines, FL | Blossom Kapper (727) 398-6661, x17829 Blossom.Kapper@va.gov |
Kenneth Quirk (727) 257-1899 Kenneth.Quirk@va.gov |
| April 12, 2019 | Hickory, NC | Russell Cole Drewes (828) 575-7835 Russell.Drewes@va.gov |
Ric Vandett (828) 302-0293 drvandett@gmail.com |
| April 13, 2019 | Sarasota, FL | Lisa Harmon (727) 398-6661, x17552 Lisa.Harmon3@va.gov |
Jocey Henderson (941) 366-2224, x125 jhenderson@jfcs-cares.org |
| April 20, 2019 | Tacoma, WA | Tony Sparber (253) 348-1475 Anthony.Sparber@va.gov |
Shawn Durnen (253) 576-2146 8miledurnen@gmail.com |
| April 27, 2019 | Hollywood, CA | Michael Johnson (424) 214-8371 Michael.Johnson33fc51@va.gov |
Jesse Ortiz-Barreto (323) 860-7368 jortizbarreto@lalgbtcenter.org |
| May 2, 2019 | Forks, WA | Olivia Reiber (206) 664-1015 Olivia.Reiber@va.gov |
John Braasch (360) 301-9987 voicesforveterans@yahoo.com |
| May 11, 2019 | Coeur d'Alene, ID | Kevin Copelin (509) 319-5332 Kevin.Copelin@va.gov |
Eric Swanbeck (208) 664-3095 eric@stvincentdepaulcda.org |
| May 14 - 16, 2019 | Roseville, CA | Tristan Ring (925) 372-2455 Tristan.Ring@va.gov |
Tony Solis (916) 969-0320 info@PlacerVeteransStandDown.org |
| May 15, 2019 | Syracuse, NY | Jessica Horning (315) 425-4400, x53907 Jessica.Horning@va.gov |
Nicole Costa (315) 425-4400, x53918 Nicole.Costa@va.gov |
| May 17, 2019 | Orange, TX | Lewis Harris (409) 347-0124 Lewis.Harris2@va.gov |
Belinda Richard (409) 347-0124 Belinda.Richard@va.gov |
| May 18, 2019 | Chicago, IL | Corinne Donley (312) 569-8387 Corinne.Donley@va.gov |
Mark Mulroe (847) 280-1352 mmulroe@asafehaven.com |
| May 18, 2019 | Memphis, TN | Shalanda Rose-Snearley (901) 523-8990, x7142 Shalanda.Rose-Snearley@va.gov |
Emily Connell (901) 523-8990, x7753 Emily.Connell@va.gov |
| May 22, 2019 | Atlantic City, NJ | Mae Delguercio (302) 932-0734 Mae.Delguercio@va.gov |
Jenn Sanders (302) 518-3729 Jennifer.Sanders2@va.gov |
| May 23, 2019 | Rainelle, WV | Tracie Hamb (304) 255-2121, x4429 Tracie.Hamb@va.gov |
Kenneth Lester II (304) 255-2121, x4429 Kenneth.Lester@va.gov |
| May 25, 2019 | Nampa, ID | John Poarch (208) 695-5124 John.Poarch@va.gov |
Anna Johnson-Whitehead (208) 422-1000, x7806 Anna.Johnson-Whitehead@va.gov |
| June 8, 2019 | Kalispell, MT | Jeni Leary (406) 447-6796 Jeni.Leary@va.gov |
Allen Erickson (406) 756-7304 allen@veteransfoodpantry.org |
| June 14, 2019 | Worcester, MA | Jim Seney (413) 584-4040, 2133 James.Seney@va.gov |
Erin Stelmach (508) 791-1213, x1154 |
| June 19, 2019 | Buffalo, NY | Sean Lindstrom (716) 392-5606 Sean.Lindstrom@va.gov |
Thomas Szczygiel (716) 697-3072 Thomas.Szczygiel@va.gov |
| July 27, 2019 | Newport, WA | Kevin Copelin (509) 319-5332 Kevin.Copelin@va.gov |
Brad Hanson (509) 447-3812 hhseniorcenter@gmail.com |
| July 29, 2019 | Port Townsend, WA | Olivia Reiber (206) 664-1015 Olivia.Reiber@va.gov |
John Braasch (360) 301-9987 voicesforveterans@yahoo.com |
| August 9, 2019 | Ulster, NY | Allison Smith (518) 817-3969 Allison.Smith7@va.gov |
Steven Massee (845) 340-3190 smas@co.ulster.ny.us |
| August 10, 2019 | Fairbanks, AK | Brad Bunnell (907) 456-4238 Bradford.Bunnell@va.gov |
Nancy Smoyer (907) 479-7940 nrsmoyer@alaska.edu |
| August 16, 2019 | North Bend, OR | Berta Balli (541) 613-5802 Berta.Balli@va.gov |
Jason Dado (541) 670-9109 Jason.Dado@va.gov |
| August 17, 2019 | Richton Park, IL | Corinne Donley (312) 569-8387 Corinne.Donley@va.gov |
Bill Browne (708) 705-6090 billbrowne1225@comcast.net |
| August 21 - 23, 2019 | Marysville, CA | Tristan Ring (925) 372-2455 Tristan.Ring@va.gov |
Michael Nichols (530) 749-1036 nichols.mikea@comcast.net |
| August 29, 2019 | Fairmont, WV | Amber Kovach (304) 623-3461, x2068 Amber.Kovach@va.gov |
Bob Fox (304) 623-3461, x2021 Robert.Fox4@va.gov |
| September 20 - 23, 2019 | Antioch, CA | Tristan Ring (925) 372-2455 Tristan.Ring@va.gov |
Gerald Wilson (925) 222-7596 geraldwilson1971@gmail.com |
| September 20 - 22, 2019 | Cumberland, RI | Elizabeth Johnson (401) 255-0859 Elizabeth.Johnson6@va.gov |
Sherry Elderkin (401) 261-9468 Selderkin@osdri.org |
| September 20, 2019 | Dover, DE | Ryan Poulsen (302) 304-1508 Ryan.Poulsen@va.gov |
Michael Tiedeman (302) 530-2786 Michael.Tiedeman@va.gov |
| September 20, 2019 | Ridgecrest, CA | Michael Johnson (424) 214-8371 Michael.Johnson33fc51@va.gov |
Carol Coy (760) 608-9251 coy_carol@verizon.net |
| September 27, 2019 | Beaumont, TX | Lewis Harris (409) 347-0124 Lewis.Harris2@va.gov |
Belinda Richard (409) 347-0124 Belinda.Richard@va.gov |
| September 27, 2019 | Cherry Hill, NJ | Amanda Hooton (215) 360-6368 Amanda.Hooton@va.gov |
Jim Maher (609) 315-1059 standdownsj@gmail.com |
| September 27, 2019 | Lafayette, LA | Rena Powell (318) 466-2773 Rena.Powell@va.gov |
Bradley Allison (318) 466-4067 bradley.allison@va.gov |
| September 27, 2019 | Myrtle Beach, SC | Scott Perez (843) 300-7297 Scott.Perez@va.gov |
Walt Gibbins (843) 952-4262 Walter.Gibbins@va.gov |
| September 28, 2019 | Hollywood, CA | Michael Johnson (424) 214-8371 Michael.Johnson33fc51@va.gov |
Jesse Ortiz-Barreto (323) 860-7368 jortizbarreto@lalgbtcenter.org |
| September 28, 2019 | Moses Lake, WA | Kevin Copelin (509) 319-5332 Kevin.Copelin@va.gov |
Jerry Gingrich (509) 754-2011, x2931 jtgingrich@grantcountywa.gov |
| September 28, 2019 | Vancouver, WA | Tasha Sloan (971) 200-0351 Tasha.Sloan1@va.gov |
Nick Herber (360) 693-7030 Standdown@ccvac.net |
| October 3, 2019 | Port Angeles, WA | Olivia Reiber (206) 664-1015 Olivia.Reiber@va.gov |
John Braasch (360) 301-9987 voicesforveterans@yahoo.com |
| October 4, 2019 | Springfield, MA | Luz Marcano (413) 584-4040, x6114 Luz.Marcano@va.gov |
Dennis Konadu (413) 584-4040, x6113 Dennis.Konadu@va.gov |
| October 5 - 6, 2019 | Libby, MT | Kevin Copelin (509) 319-5332 Kevin.Copelin@va.gov |
Allen Erickson (406) 756-7304 allen@veteransfoodpantry.org |
| October 16 - 17, 2019 | Detroit, MI | Natalie Hayes (313) 576-1000, x65110 Natalie.Hayes@va.gov |
Patricia Wolschon (313) 576-1000, x64249 patricia.wolschon@va.gov |
| October 19, 2019 | Boise, ID | John Poarch (208) 695-5124 John.Poarch@va.gov |
Anna Johnson-Whitehead (208) 422-1000, x7806 Anna.Johnson-Whitehead@va.gov |
| October 19, 2019 | Santa Maria, CA | Cynthia Conn (805) 782-9101 Cynthia.Conn@va.gov |
Sandy Agalos (805) 346-8402 sandy.agalos@gmail.com |
| October 24 - 26, 2019 | Anderson, CA | Joshua Roberts (530) 899-6331 Joshua.Roberts@va.gov |
Terry Mikesell (530) 221-6248 stevebow@c-zone.net |
| October 25, 2019 | Grand Junction, CO | Dean Sinclair (970) 242-0731, x2766 Gary.Sinclair@va.gov |
Robin Trump (970) 263-2800, x2745 Robin.Trump@va.gov |
| October 25, 2019 | Poplar Bluff, MO | Jennifer Lay (573) 778-4425 Jennifer.Lay@va.gov |
Stacey Scobey (573) 778-4746 Stacey.Scobey@va.gov |
| November 2, 2019 | Kenosha, WI | Ali Nelson (262) 605-6693 Ali.Nelson@kenoshacounty.org |
Zachary Zdroik (262) 638-6667 zachary.zdroik@racinecounty.org |
| November 5, 2019 | Charleston, IL | Alwin Abraham (217) 918-7426 ALWIN.ABRAHAM@va.gov |
Laura Severson (217) 639-5150 lauras@colescouncilonaging.org |
| November 13, 2019 | Salem, VA | Tanyia Jones (540) 982-2463, x3936 Tanyia.Jones@va.gov |
Katherine Donaldson (540) 982-2463, x2215 katherine.Donaldson@va.gov |
Past Events
| Dates | Location | VA Primary POC | Alternate POC |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2019 | Lake Isabella, CA | Michael Johnson (424) 214-8371 Michael.Johnson33fc51@va.gov |
Samantha Stockton (760) 985-9547 sjkessler211982@aol.com |
| January 20, 2019 | Cleveland, OH | Reaver Nelson (216) 391-0264, x2027 Reaver.Nelson@va.gov |
Denise Smith (216) 471-7411 Denise.Smith26071d@va.gov |
| January 23, 2019 | Longview, TX | Chocka Sullivan (318) 990-4407 Chocka.Sullivan@va.gov |
Lori Thomas (903) 316-6478 Lori.Thomas@CommunityHealthcore.com |
| January 24 - 26, 2019 | Phoenix, AZ | Jesse Ruelas (602) 248-6040 Jesse.Ruelas@va.gov |
Jeff Willgale (602) 248-6040 Jeff.Willgale@va.gov |
| January 25, 2019 | Spokane, WA | Kevin Copelin (509) 319-5332 Kevin.Copelin@va.gov |
Rebekah Tuno (509) 685-6321 |
| January 26, 2019 | Melbourne, FL | Tracye Ehrich (321) 637-3788, x42639 Tracye.Ehrich@va.gov |
Ernest Duncklee (321) 637-3788, x42636 Delbert.Duncklee@va.gov |
| January 26, 2019 | Washington, DC | Kevin Morton (202) 258-0242 Kevin.Morton@va.gov |
Aldean Swan (202) 745-8320 Aldean.Swan@va.gov |
| January 29, 2019 | Waco, TX | Michael Ormsby (254) 297-5222 Michael.Ormsby@va.gov |
Tiffany Love (254) 652-2482 Tiffany.Love@va.gov |
| February 2, 2019 | Fort Myers, FL | Lisa Harmon (727) 398-6661, x17552 Lisa.Harmon3@va.gov |
Michelle Laycox (727) 398-6661, x10334 Michelle.Laycox@va.gov |
