Join Qfm96 is helping to support our veterans with the Central Ohio Stand Down event and clothing drive!
Central Ohio Stand Down is a 100% volunteer program celebrating its 30th year serving Central Ohio veterans.
THE CLOTHING DRIVE: DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND TO PLACE YOUR DONATION:
Qfm96 listeners can make tax deductible purchases and help keep a Vet warm this winter. We are looking for donations of scarlet and grey sweatpants and sweatshirts in a wide array of sizes, via our Amazon Gift Registry. When you make a purchase, the items will automatically ship their long-time partners, Cummins Sales and Services of Hilliard, Ohio for storage and transportation to the event. Our goal is to provide a sweatshirt/pants set, hat and gloves to each veteran.
We can guarantee 100% of your donation will go to a veteran.
Official link to our Amazon site – HERE
You also can donate money to organization HERE
THE EVENT: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD:
Friday, October 3 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Free parking at the Goodale Street Parking Garage Only for volunteers and veterans
8:00 am Doors open – registration and valid DD214 or other military ID required for entry
9:45 am – Listen for the bagpipes and the Presentation of Colors and brief ceremony
10:00 am – All booths open
10:30 am – Lunch service begins
1:00 pm – Door Close to new entry
Veterans will follow a path leading through the ballroom, each location will provide a different service or gift. Women Veterans can participate in the Women Only Area for sessions and information related to their service and needs as well as the main area.
Services: VA Medical, VA Benefits and other services, Veteran Recreation, Jobs and Training, Housing, Home Essentials including sweatpants, sweatshirts and other warm apparel, Rocky Boots, and Grocery bag with pantry items. These are the main stops but there will be many items given away.
The Jr ROTC students will be available to assist veterans with wheelchairs, or to assist carrying the items. Many veterans in the past have brought a small suitcase or cart on wheels to put items in, there are A LOT of free items.
