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PHOTOS: More than 200 Attend NH Veteran Stand Down

Two people stand under a large event tent. The woman wears an American flag shirt and blue cardigan; the man wears a blazer and lanyard. Both are smiling at the camera.
Andrea May, Program Manger for Veteran Employment Support, and Henry Och, President & CEO of Harbor Care

Mayor Ruais Makes Major Announcement

More than 200 veterans, community partners, and supporters gathered last Friday at Eversource Energy Park for the 21st Annual New Hampshire Veteran Stand Down, hosted by Harbor Care in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Department of Labor, and more than 50 community organizations.

The event, modeled on the military tradition of a temporary base camp, provided veterans with direct access to housing, healthcare, employment, benefits, and other vital services. Fifty-six community partners were onsite, serving more than 100 veterans in need of assistance.

Mayor Jay Ruais updated attendees on the city’s initiative to end veteran homelessness, launched at Stand Down in September 2024.

Governor Kelly Ayotte said, “I am so grateful to Harbor Care for their efforts, and I look forward to continuing to work together to support our veterans and ensure they have a safe place to call home.”

See the full press release in the news section.

Two people stand and smile under a large outdoor tent at an event. The woman wears an American flag shirt; the man wears a suit jacket and conference lanyard. Other attendees are visible behind them.
A man in a suit speaks at a podium outdoors, with an American flag and a Harbor Care banner behind him. Two people are seated in the foreground.
A woman speaks at a podium outdoors, addressing seated attendees. A Harbor Care banner about veteran homelessness is displayed nearby.
A banner at an outdoor event displays Harbor Care’s NH Veteran Stand Down, sponsor logos, and information about housing, healthcare, and veteran services.
A man in a blazer stands at a podium speaking outdoors at a Harbor Care event, with sponsor banners and a state flag in the background.
A man in a decorated VFW uniform stands next to a man in business attire outdoors, with several people and trees in the background.
Two women in green shirts stand under a tent with an American flag canopy, behind a table displaying snacks, sanitizer bottles, and informational materials at an outdoor event.
Four people wearing matching green shirts stand behind an outdoor table covered with papers, office supplies, and informational materials under a tent.
A man in a blue suit holds a microphone and speaks at an outdoor event next to a U.S. flag, in front of a Harbor Care banner.
Four men stand outdoors at a podium event; one speaks while three hold a large ceremonial check for $70,000, with Harbor Care banners and an American flag in the background.
A man in an American flag shirt speaks into a microphone outdoors, standing next to event banners and a blue flag on a sunny day.
Two men wearing headphones speak into microphones at an outdoor WFEA radio broadcast table while a third man adjusts equipment in the background.
Two men sit across from each other at a table with microphones, recording equipment, and laptops, conducting an outdoor interview in a parking lot.
People distribute care packages and supplies at an outdoor event under a tent, with various items like toiletries and snacks organized on tables.
Man in a wheelchair wearing an orange shirt and sports cap smiles at an outdoor event with booths and people in the background.
Two men pose outdoors at an event; one holds a cup and wears a maroon shirt, the other wears a Patriots hoodie and cap, standing with a walker. Tents and a traffic cone are visible behind them.
A man in a U.S. Army uniform poses and smiles next to a man in a navy blue shirt outdoors at an event with other people and a white tent in the background.
Two adults smiling at an outdoor event with red and blue tents in the background. Both are wearing sunglasses, and there are trees behind them.
A man in a green volunteer shirt smiles and talks to a woman at an outdoor event under a tent, with patriotic decorations and other attendees in the background.
A man in military uniform stands next to a man in a suit and sunglasses outdoors in front of a white tent.
Three people sit at a table with microphones and recording equipment outdoors, participating in a radio interview at an event with tents and attendees in the background.
Three women in green volunteer t-shirts stand together under a canopy outdoors on a sunny day, with buildings and trees in the background.
A woman gives a man a haircut outdoors; the man is seated and wearing a barber cape decorated with mustache designs. There are train tracks and greenery in the background.
Two people smile and pose in front of a food truck labeled “Stark Brewing.” Two other people are working at a table with items and a cash box beside the truck.
Three people wearing Harbor Care shirts stand outdoors, smiling at the camera during a sunny event. Trees, a truck, and buildings are visible in the background.
People stand in a line outdoors near food trucks and an Eversource Mobile Response Center vehicle on a sunny day with trees and tents in the background.
Four men stand outdoors in front of a mobile response center truck on a sunny day, with trees and buildings in the background.
People gather under a large tent at an outdoor fair, standing and sitting at tables with informational materials and promotional items displayed.
Three people sit at a table outdoors with microphones and recording equipment, conducting a live radio interview for WFEA 99.9 FM / 1370 AM.
A veteran in uniform speaks with two people at an information booth under a large tent during a community event. Other attendees are visible in the background.
People interact at an outdoor event booth with informational materials, American flags, and various decorations displayed on the table under a white tent.
Two utility trucks with raised buckets hold a large American flag between them in front of a brick building on a sunny day.
People browse and shop at tables under blue and white tents at an outdoor market or community event on a sunny day. Boxes and clothing are displayed on the tables.
Four people stand smiling under a large white tent at an outdoor event, with booths and other attendees visible in the background.
A man in a suit speaks at a podium outdoors during a Harbor Care event, with banners and the New Hampshire state flag visible in the background.
Three women stand together outdoors at an event, one wearing a blazer, another an American flag shirt, and the third an ARMY T-shirt. A crowd and white tent are visible in the background.
Two people stand smiling outdoors at an event, one wearing a green shirt and name tag, the other wearing glasses and holding a bag and water bottle. A tent and people are in the background.
A man speaks to a group of people in a room with wooden floors and a chandelier, while a woman stands near a Harbor Care presentation screen.Manchester is Making Historic Progress Ending Veteran Homelessness