South Florida here looking for people to start group in Miami Dade county or Broward
Here ya go....these are fantastic events! Geared to "homeless Vets," but all Vets are welcome. The last one I attended had five 53' Semi-trailers filled with everything from MRE's to Jump Boots!I've never heard or seen this.
Do you have links, or more info? I cant find anything about it. Jim
Check with your local Vet Rep, as there are other programs available, too. If you have a local VA Hospital, Clinic, check with their PIO, as they have other programs as well. The emphasis is on "homeless Vets," but there are many, many programs for ALL Vets.....if they just apply for them. This is a big problem as many Vets simply don't trust the VA, VA Reps, etc., and they won't even go apply for the programs.....hell, many of them won't even go to the Clinics, where they could be getting all their meds for free, annual physicals, etc.Ok, thanks for the info.
Nothing in my area, but glad to see all the great help for VETs.
Jim
MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL. Learn to use one by taking a safety course before you shoot. If you can afford a gun you can afford the course.I want to get some best ideas for some basic gear, i dnt have alot of extra money so i have been buying stuff at walmart and such, also what are some of the best places for learning how to shoot firearms. Am from the city so i have never handled one before
Tell her like it is and don't start off being deceptive, it is a very bad start. So is giving over too much power where relationship becomes a dictatorship. That will come naturally later on so fight it long as you can.I have a feeling that everything will be unraveling pretty soon and there are 19 million people in a state that is pretty much a hole, 300+ miles of hungry people between here and open space. My fiance much as i love her thinks that i am being paranoid, which means am not as free to prepare as much as i would like. I was thinking if i were to join a group i could store my gear with them or some such thing. The only other think i can think about is renting an storage unit and putting my stuff there and hope she doesn notice.
Great start. $50 a month is more than many start with and open discussion ia always better for any relationship. Good Going.Lol i came clean told her i wanted to start prepping. She said i could if i only used 50 dollars a month only. And i cannot buy more than two guns [emoji51]
It depends on what your making and what you like. As long as your eating a variety you'll get what you need.That was some great advice. Now i have a question that has been bugging me, when i see videos on preparing canned items i always see people heating the cans or eating straight out the packaging. In a long term shtf situation dont you get more nutrition by combining the items into broths.
I think I'll write these numbers and addresses down so next time I see homeless vet I can give them to them.:wave:Here ya go....these are fantastic events! Geared to "homeless Vets," but all Vets are welcome. The last one I attended had five 53' Semi-trailers filled with everything from MRE's to Jump Boots!
https://www.va.gov/homeless/events.asp
Excerpt: "Stand Downs.....Stand Downs are typically one- to three-day events providing supplies and services to homeless Veterans, such as food, shelter, clothing, health screenings and VA Social Security benefits counseling. Veterans can also receive referrals to other assistance such as health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment and mental health counseling. They are collaborative events, coordinated between local VA Medical Centers, other government agencies and community-based homeless service providers. Below are upcoming Stand Downs. New events are added regularly, so check this page often for updates. To add upcoming Stand Downs not listed below, please submit a notice of proposed event form to the VA Homeless Coordinator or VA Stand Down point of contact (POC) at your local VA Medical Center. To participate in an upcoming Stand Down, please contact the VA primary POC listed below."
http://nchv.org/index.php/service/service/stand_down/
Excerpt: "The original Stand Down for homeless veterans was modeled after the Stand Down concept used during the Vietnam War to provide a safe retreat for units returning from combat operations. At secure base camp areas, troops were able to take care of personal hygiene, get clean uniforms, enjoy warm meals, receive medical and dental care, mail and receive letters, and enjoy the camaraderie of friends in a safe environment. Stand Down afforded battle-weary soldiers the opportunity to renew their spirit, health and overall sense of well-being. That is the purpose of the Stand Down for homeless veterans, and achieving those objectives requires a wide range of support services and time. The program is successful because it brings these services to one location, making them more accessible to homeless veterans.
In July 2002, the founders of Stand Down - Robert Van Keuren, Dr. Jon Nachison and Vietnam Veterans of San Diego - asked the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) to become the "keeper of the flame" and provide national leadership for the movement. Since the first Stand Down in San Diego in 1988, the program has become recognized as the most valuable outreach tool to help homeless veterans in the nation today."