HHH Stands Down

On Friday, March 13th five members of HHH joined with over 100 other homeless veterans for the county's "Stand Down." Stand Downs are held across the nation to assist homeless veterans with a variety of services. Our members were able to file their tax returns, have their haircut, eat well, receive clothing, and fellowship with other veterans. In addition to receiving services, our HHH members hosted a table to share information about HHH with other veterans.

Highlights include:

• Member Charles Ely found out he did not owe money to the IRS (as he feared), but instead the IRS owed him money.
• Williams Dukes was able to discuss the need for year-round shelter for men with Jennifer Roberts.
• Rollon Washington reconnected with old friends.
• Robert Gaffney practiced his HHH elevator speech
• Mike Harmon (HHH member and Homeless Support Services employee) was able to share service information with scores of veterans.

Participant Rollon Washington shared the following about his experience:

I enjoy being there with my comrades, Marines or not, knowing that they are helping to serve veterans. If I were to have my wish, I would like to see the whole community acting together to resolve homelessness in Charlotte as well as all other states in the U.S.

Additionally, I was honored to have brought to the attention of the community the message of what Homeless Helping Homeless (HHH) means. I find it enjoyable to meet and network with people who would support housing for Vets is something good to bring to the table.

I believe that if only more people would stand up and lend support to ending homelessness, this battle could be won.

I hope and pray we can together fight the battle.

“United we stand, divided we fall.”