The 23rd Annual Stand Down of South Jersey was held on Friday, September 27, 2019. Post 372 Legionnaire member and retired FBI agent, Jim Mahr, is president of the organization and has done a stellar job every year!

American Legion members, Sean Conway, Lynn Collings, Bernie Kofelt and Sue Quinn-Morris participated in the event this year. which is held at the Cherry Hill Armory.

The South Jersey Stand Down has been held annually since September 1996. Originally a three-day event, the Stand Down was hosted at Fort Dix New Jersey. After a decision was made to hold a one-day event, it was relocated to the Army National Guard Armory in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Primary support (provisions of the structure, grounds and utilities) is provided by the NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

The Stand Down of South Jersey provides services to homeless veterans along with shelter, meals, clothing, and medical attention. This annual event is an entirely volunteer effort, organized within Camden County and New Jersey communities, bringing service providers together such as the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialists, Local Veterans Employment representatives, various veterans service organizations, military personnel, civic leaders, and a variety of other organizations. Since 1996 this event has served as a catalyst that enables homeless veterans to re-enter mainstream society.

Sue Quinn-Morris (Patriot Connections & Aux member) also donates her services year round with the organization by doing their website, social media and volunteer application processing. Visit Stand Down's website at http://www.standdownsouthjersey.org/ to check out photos and details for next years Stand Down!