Homeless Stand Down
April 26, 2025
10AM-2PM
Cleveland Public Auditorium
About the Event
Stand Down is a military term for a secure base camp where battle-weary soldiers were provided with beds, showers, clean clothes, warm meals, medical care, and letters from home.
Today, the Homeless Stand Down provides people experiencing homelessness, many of whom are veterans, with necessary resources, respite from the elements, and reconnection to the community.
BVU is honored to oversee the event as of 2020.
DONATE TODAY
Join us in supporting our neighbors in need.
Donations are accepted year-round for the Homeless Stand Down.
Want to help another way? Stay tuned for more details for getting involved with the 2025 event.
Click the video to check out our feature on WKYC!
IMPACT IN ACTION
On April 20, 2024, over 900 guests received access to social service providers, haircuts, medical screenings, professional portraits, hot food, bagged meals, personal hygiene kits, bus passes, and more.
CONTACT US
For inquiries about volunteering or donating goods, reach out to Rob Zaremsky at rzaremsky@bvuvolunteers.org.
For inquiries about providing resources or services, please contact Ann Cancelliere at acancelliere@bvuvolunteers.org.
2025 SPONSORS
Event sponsors make the Homeless Stand Down possible. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Supporting Sponsors
First Presbyterian Church in Cleveland
Forest Hill Presbyterian Church
Humana
Shurtape Technologies
NONPROFIT & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Stay tuned for 2025 partnership information!
