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WHAT DO WE HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH?

 

To provide those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness the resources they need to address their problems and rebuild their lives. We supply items to help them get through the winter months such as winter hats, jackets, gloves, blankets, toiletries, socks, etc., and agencies provide information  on additional resources for those in need. 

OUR GOAL:

EVENT INFORMATION
2025 An Open Letter to The Public

2025 Vendor/Community Partner Invite

2025 Athens Area Stand Down Flyer

VENDOR TABLES ARE BACK!

We are having information tables back this year!  The Registration link is at the top of this page.  We will provide tables and chairs this year. 

              NO BUSES ALLOWED

Due to Flu concerns, for our safety and for the safety of our participants no buses are permitted.

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MONEY DONATIONS

Any amounts are appreciated!  Please make checks payable to “Athens Area Stand Down” and mail to:

 

Kathy Hecht, Treasurer

Athens Area Stand Down

94 Second Street

Athens, OH 45701

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Athens Area Stand Down (officially known as Athens Area Stand Down Association of Ohio) is a Non-Profit 501(C)(3) organization.  Your donation may be deductible as the law permits. 

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VOLUNTEER & VENDOR REGISTRATION
If you wish to donate items, volunteer to help, or are a vendor wishing to set up a table, please tell us by Registering Here! 
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HIGH-DEMAND ITEMS
WHY HOST A STAND DOWN?

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

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Thanks to our recent big donors:

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Rocky Boots - BOOTS!​

Athens Elks - Winter Coats/Hats/Gloves

Edward Jones  - 100 Hats 53 Pair Gloves

Lutheran Social Services  - Canned Food 

Equitas Health - 150 pair of socks

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​ITEMS REQUESTED​​

The following items are still needed in 2025:

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  • 50  3-in-one body wash

  • 50 hand warmers

  • 50 blankets

  • 50 towels & washcloths

  • 20 L Men's Large Winter Coats

  • 20 XL Men's Winter Coats

  • 20 2XL Men's Winter Coats

  • 5 3XL Men's Winter Coats

  • 2 4XL Men's Winter Coats

  • 10 Women's Medium Winter Coats

  • 20 Women's XL Winter Coats

  • 20 Women's XXL Winter Coats

  • 150 flashlights with batteries (or solar flashlights preferred)

  • 25 pairs of Men's L winter gloves​

  • 25 Pair Men's XL winter gloves

  • 50 small blankets

  • 75 washcloths

  • 150 had towels

  • 150 first aid kits

  • 75 (6-load) laundry detergent boxes (No big bottles please - they need to be able to carry them where ever they go

  • 150 Small sunscreen SPF 8 and above

  • 150 Chapstick

  • 150 packs of sanitizer wipes

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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.

Ten (10) Year Supporters!

A Special Thank You Page to those supporting us since the beginning!

TEN Years!

 

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 again

this year!

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Thanks to Court Street Coffee for providing coffee and snacks again this year!

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NOTICE

Due to Flu Concerns:

- No used clothing donations are accepted.

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FREE TRANSPORTATION

Bus transportation is free this day thanks in part to HAPCAP.  If you are not on a bus route you can arrange a free ride.    Click here for Athens on Demand info or call

(740) 597-2404 to schedule

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MEDIA MENTIONS​

WOUB Article

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EVENT FLOW​

  • Enter main gate, turn left & travel outside of horse track. Cadets from OU Bobcat Battalion will direct you. 

  • Check in at the tents. 

  • Handicap Placard Parking closest to the the track (with hang tag). 

  • Non-veterans park in separate area as enter at noon. 

  • A side by side will be available to transport those with limited mobility from parking to building and back 

  • No participant vehicles allowed to travel to top of hill (road closed)

  • Exit though fairgrounds main gate

Thank you

To all of our supporters through the years! We couldn't have done it without you!
2024  2023  2022  2021 
2020 2019 2018 2017 

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Athens Area Stand Down 

Helping those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Athens Area Stand Down

Athens County Fair Grounds

First Friday in October Annually

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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