Operation Stand Down Nashville, Inc.
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It's difficult to find words that would truly reflect the impact that OSDN has had on the Volunteers and the witnessing of lives changed by the Veterans who came to the annual event. I Volunteered as a Nurse for OSDN last year and it was an experience I will not forget. To be in the presence of so many Veterans was an honor. Col. Bill Burleigh is a man of excellent character and he has accomplished what some may think impossible. He and his crew are dedicated to helping Veterans and deserve the highest level of respect. I remember one gentleman standing in the hallway saying in the hallway "Thank you...I don't believe this, thank you." he wasn't talking to anyone in particular but you could tell he received something that took years of hardship off his face. I'm ready to do this anytime when called upon and remain a supporter of this organization's honorable work.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Showing Veterans that America remembers, supports, and honors them.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Operation Stand Down Nashville's annual weekend event helps homeless veteran secure full time permenent employment, solve legal issues, connect with the VA, provide mail box address, and work with substance abuse issues for hundreds of veterans who are homeless. The Stand Down event is a one time assist to these veterans each year, however they assist veterans in all of these same areas all year. They have an outstanding success rate in moving veterans off the street and to become a productive citizen again.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing legal issues resolved for many homeless.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Seeing veterans who are homeless become productive citizens
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Professional, dedicated, results orientated, caring, staff and volunteers.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
hire more professionals, case workers, and job counselers to provide it's services to more veterans.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I had an opportunity to talk and visit with a great deal of Veterans and was able to help a few I believe this program is an excellent way of helping those who served our country in the military I feel that this program needs to reach other parts of the State of Tennessee and not Nashville area
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
By being able to help some veterans
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
More than 1 time a year and in warmer weather
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The people I worked with
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Awesome. dedicated and committed to the task at hand
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Accomplish more
Ways to make it better...
I had more time
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Reaching more Veterans
One thing I'd also say is that...
Thank you for Operation Standdown
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I have nothing but GOOD things to say about this organization. It warms my heart to see veterans helping veterans,but also those who didnt serve,giving there time for those in need.I have been involved for several years now,and every year has been rewarding.When I retire,I WILL voluteer to work full time.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
job app. and information
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Have STAND DOWN twice a year.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The people,the ones who work there,and the ones who need guidance.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
All
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
serve a larger area.
Ways to make it better...
If they had STAND DOWN twice a year.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
voluteers
One thing I'd also say is that...
Bill is a OUTSTANDING commander.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I have been involved with Operation Stand Down Nashville for three years. I have worked both at the annual event and volunteered for the daily office support. I can think of no better organization to identify as a leader in nonprofit service providers. They consistently lead in service percentages based on donations. The diversity of services that they provide to the veterans in almost unbelievable. The number of sucesses exceeds all superlatives I know. They do not give up on people but continue to encourage, support and welcome individuals to make the changes necessary to achieve selfsustainabilty.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
finding new homes for veterans
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give them more money to work with
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the Cherful attitude of the staff. A tru desire to serve
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Lawyers, Doctors, Nurses, truck drivers, cooks as volunteers. The staff all work together from the Director to the Front Desk Receptionist in synergy
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Eliminate homelessness for Veterans in the Nashville, Tennessee area by building residential supportive housing near the VA medical facilities
Ways to make it better...
They wer not so hampered by the lack of funds.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Lack of funds
One thing I'd also say is that...
This organization needs to be experienced by everyone. Their enthusiasm is contagious. They have even started fostering another Operations Stand Ddown in a nearby city.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I know of no other organization that does more for the homeless American Vet, our American Hero's, than Operation Stand Down Nashville!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the various services they provide, including the annual operation stand down event.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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
Ways to make it better...
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
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!
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...
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
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
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