Staff reports
Beaufort County Veterans Affairs is partnering with the Connecting Point to host a free community event aimed at providing immediate services for homeless and at-risk veterans.
The Spirit of Hope Stand Down event will take place on Friday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the AMVETS Post 70 at 1831 Ribaut Road in Port Royal.
Food, clothing and health screenings will be available for those who attend.
Referrals for healthcare, mental health, haircuts, employment, housing solutions, showers and essential care and substance use treatment will be available as well.
Transportation will be available at 8 a.m. from Walmart on Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort, Parker’s Gas Station on Sea Island Parkway on St. Helena Island, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in Beaufort, and Lowe’s on Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort.
For more information call Lovel Henderson at 216-355-8331.
According to the release, this is the first Stand Down event in Beaufort County.
