Goodwill and its partners have organized a Military Veteran Stand Down on Saturday, June 9th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event will be held in Elkhart at Disabled American Veterans. Veterans will receive information on employment and housing opportunities, details pertaining to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, health care, dental care, free personal care items, free clothing, care kits, backpacks, transportation to and from the event, legal assistance, free dinner and more. To receive these benefits please bring a DD214 or a Military ID. Families are also welcome to attend. Free Transportation is Provided by Reveille Transpo and MACOG – call for more information. During the Vietnam War, a Stand Down was a time away from the battlefield when soldiers could rest from combat and take care of personal hygiene, eat warm meals, receive medical and dental care and enjoy the camaraderie of battle buddies in a safe environment. Today a Stand Down refers to a community-based intervention event that integrates, at one site and at one time, many resources and services that homeless or at-risk veteran and military families may need.