Since the first East Bay Stand Down in 1999, our goals have been to provide a respite from the streets so that needy and homeless veterans can examine avenues of assistance.  We help to place the participants into residential programs, offer employment, and to provide follow-up programs of various types.  During recent East Bay Stand Downs, we have "bumped it up a notch" by providing more services and higher quality services.  We offer all new clothing, boots and other basic needs.  Through the support of local dentists we offer quality oral health care, as well as follow up care after the event.