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Today we want to thank our 14 Teammates and Volunteers who helped support 92 individuals at our Hazleton Stand Down. This included 12 Veterans, 5 Dependents, and 75 Civilians, with 12 of those individuals being under 18. A special thank you to the Volunteers from Ethos and Valor for their dedication and hard work.

Today we want to thank our 75 Lehigh Valley Stand Down volunteers for conducting the Stand Down in Easton, Bethlehem, and Allentown on July 26, 2025.

In the heart of Kunkletown, Pennsylvania, Paul’s House, a veterans’ sanctuary operated by the VALOR Clinic Foundation, stands as a beacon of hope for veterans facing homelessness and hardship.

The higher rate of homelessness among veterans compared to civilians is a complex issue rooted in systemic challenges like poverty, mental health struggles, and the difficulties of transitioning from military to civilian life.  Through its three-phased approach—outreach, transitional housing, and permanent housing support—VALOR provides veterans with the tools, resources, and community needed to rebuild their lives. By addressing both immediate needs and underlying causes, VALOR exemplifies the power of community-based, veteran-focused solutions in the fight to end veteran homelessness.

Pentagon directives issued in 2014 and 2017 instructed review boards to give liberal consideration to applicants who were sexual assault victims or who have conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder. But that guidance isn’t being followed regularly within the services.

​Here’s something worth understanding: The antidepressant withdrawal issue reveals a significant gap between what patients experience and what medical guidelines have traditionally acknowledged.