{"id":273678,"date":"2026-05-16T19:32:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T19:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/273678\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T19:32:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T19:32:07","slug":"annual-north-florida-homeless-at-risk-veterans-stand-down-returns-to-famu-lawson-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/273678\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual North Florida Homeless\/At-Risk Veterans Stand Down returns to FAMU Lawson Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; Florida A&amp;M University held the annual North Florida Homeless\/At-Risk Veterans Stand Down event on Friday and Saturday this week to fight against veteran homelessness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">It was held at the Al Lawson Center with a wide variety of activities and support services. President of the Tallahassee Veteran Organization (TVO) Donna Carroll Barron said in a press release that they work hard to make the event happen. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cWe are very proud of the work that has been done over the years for the men and women who have so bravely served our country \u2013 and now need a little help,&#8221; Barron said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-center\">More Tallahassee news:<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Services included free legal advice, disability claim preparation, free haircuts, free veterinary care (for cats and dogs), health screenings and social services.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">It took place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">According to organizers, the event drew more than 60 providers who served over 300 veterans and caregivers at last year\u2019s event. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WCTV.tv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wctvnews\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@WCTVEyewitnessNews\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nextdoor<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">X<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Have a news tip or see an error? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2026\/05\/16\/annual-north-florida-homelessat-risk-veterans-stand-down-returns-famu-lawson-center\/mailto:news@wctv.tv?subject=Correction%20Needed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Write to us here<\/a>. 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