Athens Area Stand Down
Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 | Athens Co. Fairgrounds | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thank you Sponsors, Vendors and Volunteers!
Please click here to register as a vendor or volunteer this year
Vendors tables are back this year! Please bring your own table and chairs if you can
A way for our community
to support the homeless
and those at risk of homelessness
To provide those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness the resources they need to address their problems and rebuild their lives.
OUR GOAL:
VENDOR TABLES ARE BACK!
We are having information tables back this year! The Registration link is at the top of this page. Please bring your own table (one allowed - 8 ft max) and chairs.
NO BUSES ALLOWED
Due to Flu concerns, for our safety and for the safety of our participants.
MONEY DONATIONS
May be made can be made through our partner the Athens Foundation -
Click here & Choose "Athens Area Stand Down" from the list to donate to us.
NEW THIS YEAR - Bicycle Repair on site!
The Athens Bicycle Club is donating their time to make free repairs on bicycles at the event! They are also giving away a bicycle at the event to a person in need!
ITEMS REQUESTED
We have a very long "wish-list"
of "new" items we would like to
provide our attendees
Drop off new donated on OCTOBER 1st and 2nd, 2024 at the Athens Area Fairgrounds at the junior fair white building over the hill from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. these two days. We are not accepting used clothes due to flu concerns.
The following items are requested (in 2023):
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50 3-in-one body wash
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50 hand warmers
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50 blankets
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50 towels & washcloths
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30 pairs of men’s and women's winter socks
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20 Men's Large Winter Coats
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30 XL Men's Winter Coats
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30 2XL Men's Winter Coats
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10 3XL Men's Winter Coats
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4 4XL Men's Winter Coats
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10 Women's Large Winter Coats
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10 Women's Medium Winter Coats
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150 flashlights with batteries
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50 pairs of gloves
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155 first aid kits
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75 (6-load) laundry detergent
VOLUNTEER & VENDOR REGISTRATION
If you wish to donate items, or volunteer to help, or are a vendor wishing to set up a table, please tell us by Registering Here! Vendors please bring your own table (8' max length) and chairs if you can and let us know you have your own when registering please.
Athens Area Stand Down is a volunteer driven event. We depend on donations of time, money and resources to help combat homelessness in Athens County. Find out how you can help here.
LUNCH PROVIDED
Thank you to Thom Stevenson and the Ohio University Patton College of Education for donating their time, effort and resources to provide lunch!
NOTICE
Due to Flu Concerns:
- No used clothing donations are accepted.
Athens County Veterans can contact Athens on Demand to set up free rides to/from the event at
Athens on Demand (740) 597-2404
Hours: 10am - 12pm
Veterans Only
Service Verification Required
12pm - 2pm
Open to the Public & Veterans
Above is a map of event flow. Enter/Exit and parking in the field as shown. Veterans park closest to the track. Non-veterans park furthest from the track. There will be people from OU ROTC to direct you. Check in at the tents. Only Veterans admitted 10am-Noon. Veterans and Public admitted Noon-2pm.
Athens Area Stand Down
Helping those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Athens Area Stand Down
Athens County Fair Grounds
Friday, October 4, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.