Beaufort County Veterans Affairs has partnered with The Connecting Point to sponsor a Stand Down event. The event will be held Friday, August 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at AMVETS Post #70, 1831 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. The event is free and registration is not required.

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Stand Downs are typically one- to three-day events during which VA staff and volunteers provide food, clothing and health screenings to homeless and at-risk Veterans. In addition, Veterans also receive referrals for health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment, mental health counseling and other essential services.

This is the first Stand Down event to be held in Beaufort County and will include food, clothing and health screening for all veterans who participate. Referrals will be given for healthcare, mental health, haircuts, employment, housing solutions, substance abuse and showers and other essentials.

Transportation to AMVETS Post #70 will be available free of charge to any veteran beginning at 8 a.m., from the following locations:

• Walmart, 350 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort
• Parker's Gas Station, 856 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena
• Henry Chambers Waterfront Park, 700 Bay Street, Beaufort
• Lowe's, 207 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort