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Hope for the Homeless is one of VALOR Clinic Foundation’s Four innovative core Programs. VALOR supports Veterans through Stand Downs in 9 Cities, Homeless Veteran Recovery Centers, and Household Goods Assistance. Walk-in-Wednesday is a monthly event for Veterans and their families. At these events, VALOR gives away clothing like a clothing closet.

Today we want to thank our team who conducted the Stand Down in Wilkes Barre on July 6th.   Thank you to the 16 volunteers, including Volunteers from Ethos and Helping Hands & Beyond!    Not shown in the picture are our friends from the local Outback Steakhouse, who provided a hot meal for the event.   The weather was hot, with a slight breeze.  

You are invited to join us for a formal night out at Skytop Lodge on November 8th, 2025. All proceeds go to VALOR Clinic Foudnation to help serve struggling Veterans in our area!

Editor’s Note: The following essay is adapted from remarks shared by Marcia Burroughs at a VALOR Clinic rally in Pennsylvania. After losing her son to suicide in 2016, Marcia has bravely chosen to share her family’s story in the hope it may help others.

Today we want to thank our 62 Lehigh Valley Stand Down volunteers for conducting the Stand Down in Easton, Bethlehem, and Allentown on June 28th, 2025.

With the veteran suicide rate so high, there’s no shortage of speculations as to why. The national suicide rate among veterans is 50% higher than that of civilians.