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American Veteran Newspaper is duly registered with the State of Florida Division of Consumer Services.

A copy of the registration and financial information about AVN may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling Toll-Free:
1-800-435-7352.

Registration does not imply endorsement, appoval, or recommendation by the State of Florida. Our registration number is: C H - 8 7 2 5.

Stand Down

Stand Down 2009

On June 27, 2009, the American Veteran Food Assistance Program participated in the 2009 Stand Down held at the Central Broward Regional Park for the benefit of our American Veterans.

Mr. Charles Bandy, Food Procurement Specialist for the Daily Bread Food Bank, assisting in procuring Heater Meals for the 2009 Stand Down.

Intake from the Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC). The VAMC issued blue ID bands to homeless veterans to participate in the services offered.

The Florida Department of Motor Vehicles issuing Florida ID cards to the homeless veterans.

The American Veretan Newspaper Food Assistance Program setting up for the 2009 Stand Down.

Mr. Donald P. Rhindress, Treasurer of the AMVETS - Department of Florida Service Foundation. Family members include Anthony Castrenze, Jessica Castrenze, and Tony Castrenze.

Mr. Donald P. Rhindress, Treasurer of the AMVETS - Department of Florida Service Foundation and Gina Queen from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program.

American Veteran Newspaper Food Assistance Program serving our homeless veterans at the Broward Regional Park, Stand Down 2009.

AMVETS and the American Veteran Newspaper Food Assistance Program working side by side to serve our homeless veterans.

The National Guard set up tents for the distribution of clothes, toiletries, and blankets donated by the Department of Defense.

WorkForce One of Broward County accepting employment applications.

Free haircuts to help our American Veterans.

The Florida Veterans Mobile Service Center processed approximately thirty homeless veterans.

Stand Down 2009 fed a free hot lunch to over 125 homeless veterans.

Broward County City Courts Legal Issues/Misdemeanor Crimes participated in assisting homeless veterans with legal infractions.

*Also participated, but not pictured:
American Civil Liberties Union, Broward County Health Department CRUSHH, Broward County Health Department JRLP, Broward Healthy Start Coalition, Broward Outreach Center, Broward Sheriff's Office, Coalition to End Homelessness, Department of Corrections Probation, Legal Aid of Broward, Social Security Administration, Volunteers of America.

Stand Down 2007

On July 28 and 29, 2007, the American Legion hosted the Miami-Dade County Stand Down 2007. The American Veteran Food Assistance Program was an integral part in helping out our American Veterans. Below are some pictures from the important day.

Mr. Phil Johnson, Commander of the American Legion Post #29. Opening ceremonies.

Lt. to Rt. SouthCom, both Army and Marines, along with Miss Ann Mahan - supervisor of the VA Homeless Outreach Program, and Stephen P. Smith - Executive Director American Veteran Food Assistance Program.

Kitchen Detail - SouthCom with Stephen P. Smith - Executive Director American Veteran Food Assistance Program.

American Veteran Food Assistance Program sets up tents for distribution of hot meals for the homeless.

Distribution of clothing and groceries. Lt. ro Rt. (center) Ms. Linda Johnson - VA Outreach Coordinator, Ester Wales - VA Social Worker, Beth Wolfshion - VA Homeless Program Manager, Stephen P. Smith - Executive Director American Veteran Food Assistance Program, VA Police, Don Sutton - VA Case Manager, Miss Ann Mahan - VA Social Work Supervisor, Richard Sullivan - VA Grant Specialist.

Volunteers and staff preparing to distribute food and clothing.

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