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The first Standdown event took place in 1988 in San Diego, CA. The Standdowns have since spread across the country, including Chicago, where two events are held every year.
Veterans experiencing homelessness are being helped by efforts like the annual Chicago Standdown and the Jesse Brown VA Medical Mobile Unit.
The Chicago Standdown has been serving Chicago area veterans since 1993.