Athens Area Stand Down
Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 | Athens Co. Fairgrounds | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
A way for our community
to support the homeless
and those at risk of homelessness
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:
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.
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
Athens Area Stand Down (formally 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.
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!
Let us know here if you are donating more than 10 of any single item here
(on our Survey Monkey site).
It will help us organize donations.
ITEMS REQUESTED
The following items are requested in 2025:
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50 3-in-one body wash
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50 hand warmers
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50 blankets
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50 towels & washcloths
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30 pairs of men’s and women's winter socks
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20 L Men's Large Winter Coats
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20 XL Men's Winter Coats
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20 2XL Men's Winter Coats
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5 3XL Men's Winter Coats
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2 4XL Men's Winter Coats
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10 Women's Medium Winter Coats
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20 Women's XL Winter Coats
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20 Women's XXL Winter Coats
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150 flashlights with batteries (or solar flashlights preferred)
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25 pairs of Men's L winter gloves
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25 Pair Men's XL winter gloves
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50 Men's winter hats (
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50 Women's Winter Hats
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100 pairs of Men's socks
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50 pairs Women's socks
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50 small blankets
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75 washcloths
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150 had towels
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150 first aid kits
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75 (6-load) laundry detergent boxes (No big bottles please - they need to be able to carry them where ever they go
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150 Small sunscreen SPF 8 and above
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150 Chapstick
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150 packs of sanitizer wipes
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50 small/medium toothpaste
Let us know here if you are donating more than 10 of any single item here
(on Survey Monkey ).
It will help us organize donation needs.
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.
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!
NOTICE
Due to Flu Concerns:
- No used clothing donations are accepted.
FREE TRANSPORTATION
Bus transportation is free this day thanks 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
MEDIA MENTIONS
10am - Noon
Veterans Only
Service Verification Required
Noon - 2pm
Veterans & Public
EVENT FLOW
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Enter main gate, turn left & travel outside of horse track. Cadets from OU Bobcat Battalion will direct you.
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Check in at the tents.
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Handicap Placard Parking closest to the the track (with hang tag).
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Non-veterans park in separate area as enter at noon.
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A side by side will be available to transport those with limited mobility from parking to building and back
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No participant vehicles allowed to travel to top of hill (road closed)
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Exit though fairgrounds main gate
Athens Area Stand Down
Helping those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Athens Area Stand Down
Athens County Fair Grounds
Friday, October 3, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.