Veterans Can Access Community Resources at Volusia County’s Stand Down

Posted On: February 27, 2026

Volusia County's Veterans Services Division will host its annual Veterans Stand Down from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, at The Center at Deltona, 1640 Dr. MLK Blvd. This two-day event connects veterans and their families with essential resources, services, and support – all free of charge.

The Stand Down provides a one-stop opportunity for veterans experiencing homelessness or needing assistance with Veterans Administration (VA) benefits to access help from multiple agencies in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Services available will include clothing and food giveaways; employment and career resources; free haircuts; health and wellness screenings; and assistance with homelessness, legal issues, and VA claims.

The Veterans Benefits Administration will bring its Mobile Compensation and Pension Exam Unit to the event. Veterans with pending claims can complete their medical exams on-site and potentially receive faster decisions on their claims – eliminating the need for separate appointments.

Traveling replicas of the Vietnam Memorial Wall and Global War on Terror Wall will be displayed outside the center, offering a reflective experience for veterans and other residents. Residents do not need to attend the Stand Down to view the walls, which will be on site from 3 p.m. March 19 through 2 p.m. March 21. An opening ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday March 19, to celebrate the placement of the traveling walls. Volusia County Veterans Services Director Scott Olson and Deltona Vice Mayor Maritza Avila-Vazquez will speak at the event, which will include a parade of service flags and the exchange of keys to the walls.

• The Global War on Terrorism Wall of Remembrance is a 120-foot long, double-sided traveling memorial. It stands roughly 6 feet tall, featuring 32 to 36 panels that list over 10,000 names of service members, civilians, and first responders killed from the 1983 Beirut bombing through the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal.
• The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is a 3/5 scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C. It stands six feet tall at the center and covers almost 300 feet from end to end. It contains the names of over 58,000 U.S. military personnel who died or remained missing in the Vietnam War. 

Participating agencies include the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Supportive Services for Veteran Families, Florida Department of Health in Volusia County, Volusia County Human Resources, VITAS Healthcare, CareerSource Flagler Volusia, Daytona State College, and the Daytona Beach Vet Center.

Community members can support this event by volunteering or through Pay it Forward Packs at $500, $750, and $1,500 sponsorship levels. Visit www.volusia.org/standdown to learn more about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities.

For more information about the Veterans Stand Down or Volusia County Veterans Services, contact Scott Olson at 386-740-5102 or veteransinfo@volusia.org.