Operation Stand Down Nashville, Inc.
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I have been involved in the annual Operation Stand Down for Homeless Veterans since the time. The VA Dental Clinic does oral cancer screenings and dental health education. We tried to steer the vets who were most likely not eligible for VA Dental Care to private sources who might could help them with their needs.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Seeing vets who come off the streets turn their lives around and become assets to society
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give them lots of money to help the vets with housing and their other issues
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Seeing those who had been on the streets come back to show they have made it.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
dedicated to helping the vets
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
come close to meeting the needs of the homeless vet population in Nashville and middle Tennessee
Ways to make it better...
We could have either done dental treatment there or planned to do it at the VA
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Funding - never enough
One thing I'd also say is that...
the staff is constantly looking for ways to help the vets in the most economical way possible.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
StandDown, Nashville began when several caring individuals gathered at the Maxwell House Hotel on 8th Ave N, to hear a presentation about other like type organizations in the US, especially in CA. It has grown from that meeting and its first 3 day event, which by the way, cost less than $5000 in donated money to the outstanding organization it is today. Its strength has always been the Nashville VA Hospital, Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs, State Employment Security, Metro Nashville Govt Agencies and employees, the various Veterans Organizations, Bell South Volunteers, Tennessee National Guard, (Army and Air) and all of the volunteers who have come out each year. It is wonderful to see the mission of Stand Down grow and assist in many ways never envisioned. I am very proud to have been a part of this truly outstanding accomplishment. Ron Moore, COL (R), US Army
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
so many wonderful ways. Volunteers of Stand Down always receive more than they give.
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Ways to make it better...
I could have spent more time with the volunteers and the Veterans.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Through my personal volunteer experience with the OSDN Staff and its' fellow volunteers, I have witnessed true, compassionate caring for our veterans. The Staff excels in their work and the new facility is conducive to better serving their clients.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
meeting so many individuals from other companies, clubs and organizations who share a love for our veterans. But, the best part is meeting and helping our veterans.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
truly compassionate, caring individuals who were most concerned foremost with assisting/aiding our veterans. And, many were veterans helping veterans.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
set the sky as the limit on services it could provide to our veterans and their families.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Every member of the OSDN team is 100% committed to serving Veterans. Each person I met was enthusiastic about OSDN's mission. I was surprised by my experience as a first-time volunteer. I had no idea how much FUN it would be!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
direct interaction with Veterans. Each person had a story to tell that went so much further than their legal issues. It was fantastic to see immediate results & smiles on faces!
Ways to make it better...
we could have resolved ALL the legal issues presented. There were some we just couldn't do anything about.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Bill Burleigh of Operation Stand Down Nashville was more than willing to give me a personal tour of the facilities. Having lived in Nashville approximately six years now, it has been my consistent experience that Operation Stand Down Nashville is one of the best non-profits in the area. They make every effort to help homeless and impoverished veterans in need and I consider this organization to be a great blessing for the general Nashville area and community.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The dedication of the staff and overall comprehensive approach to helping homeless veterans.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
The best.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Greatly expand their outreach in the larger Nashville and surrounding communities area.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Operation Stand Down is a non profit that truly has the Veterans on their minds at all times. They are expertly run, and the operation is efficient and safe. They do an excellent job of including all Veterans and their staff is friendly and helpful. I am proud to have donated time and funds to their cause, and I only wish more non profits ran as well as Operation Stand Down Nashville. I highly recommend them!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
their yearly Stand Down Event
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
their expertise and their true dedication to the Veterans.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
friendly and helpful.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Help all of the Veterans in TN.
Ways to make it better...
we could get more volunteers!
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
the daily challenges of helping Veterans.
One thing I'd also say is that...
this is a great program.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I had the privilege and the honor to sing for the weekend Retreat for Operation Standdown for our soldiers. The soldiers were counseled, clothed, fed and given hope. They shared their stories with me and led me to tears. I sang my songs to them and led them to tears as well. I could not have found a more worthy organization to support and look forward to working with them again very soon!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I believe the only thing they can use is more volunteers and funding to help them help the soldiers help themselves.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The volunteers are awesome. The entire organization is filled with wonderful people.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
awesome!!!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Change the lives of many Veterans.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I am one of several Vietnam veterans that have attended Thursday night meetings at Operation STand Down for as long as thtey hve been an organization. We actually stearted about 20 years ago with another organization, but the folks at OSD welcomed us with open arms. We meet every Thursday night and share supper and help each other by listening and giving teh same we did in 'Nam - our lives. We are as close as we were with our battlefield companions from so long ago and are the epitomy of brothers in arms. We'd fight and die for each other the same as in our combat days; thankfully, that is no longer required! They charge us nothing, and gain only an occasional left-over brownie and the satisfaction of knowing they are helping us. We are known at VA as the Thursday night PTSD group, and though not sanctioned by them, we have helped about 50 veterans receive disabilities and get thier lives back on a livable track. We march every year with the OSDN group in the Veteran's Day parade and give back our personal services when we can. If there is a better organization serving veterans in the middle Tennessee area, I don't know of it. We appreciate their confidence and friendship and they rank first in our hearts.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
participating with them in helping our group and many, many others.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
that they are real people helping re3al people.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
reach even MORE deserving veterans.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I am a community volunteer and my time, as is everyone's, a precious commodity. When asked to work with this organization, I did not hesitate because its mission is at this time in US history and because the leaders of OSDN know how to operate a not-for-profit and how to use volunteers' time well!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
its mission is very important to US and it is clear they care deeply about veterans. The organization is very well run.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
professional, veterans themselves, knowledgeable
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
put it into direct services for veterans- build housing for homeless vets.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
After working with OSD for several months, I continue to discover new depths of caring, and giving to the homeless veteran community in middle Tennessee. This is truly a passionate, caring group of individuals who work tirelessly to get these deserving men, and women back on their feet. I have done a lot of volunteer work in the past, but nowhere have I found an organization with the heart, and soul to equal Operation Stand Down.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
go national, and reach even more deserving vets. It could also benefit from more charitable dollars. The more exposure OSD gets, the more people will realize its magnanamous contributions.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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