DVG Stand Down on the Delta 

DVG www.deltaveteransgroup.org brings Contra Costa County (CCC) “Stand Down on the Delta” a Homeless Veteran’s “Hand Up” event every other year (2015, 2017, 2019….) DVG is proud to bring Stand Down on the Delta 2023 (September 8-11, 2023) to the CCC Fairgrounds in Antioch, CA. This is a four-day event wherein Veteran’s receive services in Medical, Dental, Veterans Treatment Court, Housing, Job Placement, Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Counseling. To date the Stand Down on the Delta biennial event has helped over 1,454 Veterans and their Families, served over 23,000 meals, gave away 1100 pairs of boots,1,500 sleeping bags, 1300 pairs of new Jeans, $500,000 in Dental Care, taken over 200 veterans Fishing on our Delta Shores and helped many more find Permanent Housing. We work with over 70 different organizations during our four day Stand Down on the Delta event. In September of 2019 over 850 Volunteers from around the State of California and even as far as S. Carolina came to Antioch to help us provide these great services to our veterans.

Stand Down on the Delta "Music Heals"

The Delta Veterans Groups "Stand Down on the Delta" September 8-11, 2023, will have bands from across California.  Darlyn Phillips is our Entertainment Director, she has been instrumental in recruiting the bands to play for free....  What she found was that many musicians in the SF Bay Area are Veterans themselves and they couldn't wait to serve.. Veterans serving Veterans has a Honorable meaning in our Veterans Community.  The musicians and many of the bands have played at Stand Down on the Delta since it began in 2015.

These Veteran musicians keep coming back to serve their Veterans Community year after year just to say "Thank You for Your Service" and to give an uplift to the Veteran Participants Heart and Soul.
 

Stand Down on the Delta Military Support!

Thank You for your Service to our Veterans Community!!!

Volunteer Registration will OPEN April 18, 2025... Stand Down on the Delta 2025 Volunteer Registration 

Stand Down on the Delta 2025 Volunteer Registration is now open! Register now to secure your spot... All Volunteers click the link below..... Volunteers are needed from September 8-17, 2025. We hope to see you at Stand Down on the Delta 2025.
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Stand Down on the Delta 2019 Volunteer Registration is now open! Register now to secure your spot... All Volunteers click the link below..... Volunteers are needed from September 17-25, 2019. We hope to see you at Stand Down on the Delta 2019.

What is the benefit of "veterans served their country, now they serve their communities"?
 

The benefit of the phrase "veterans served their country, now they serve their communities" is that it highlights the valuable contributions that veterans can make to their local communities after their military service has ended. By using their skills, experience, and leadership abilities, veterans can continue to serve their country by serving their communities in a variety of ways, such as volunteering, mentoring, and working in public service roles.

This approach can have several benefits for both veterans and their communities. For veterans, it can provide a sense of purpose and fulfillment, as well as opportunities to develop new skills and build relationships with others. For communities, it can bring valuable expertise and leadership to local organizations and initiatives, as well as help to bridge the gap between military and civilian cultures.

Overall, the idea of veterans serving their communities is a powerful one that can help to strengthen both veterans and their communities, and promote a sense of shared responsibility and service.
 
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Stand Down on the Delta 2017 Opening Ceremony   #2017standdownonthedelta

DVG Board Member and Kitchen Cordinator

Bill Ridle discusses reintegrating into civilian life and supporting the veterans community

Bill Ridle is a member of the board of directors for Stand on the Delta, a volunteer group committed to helping struggling veterans reintegrate into civilian life. Ridel’s commitment to helping his fellow veterans and interesting in cooking spurred him to get involved with Stand on The Delta. To Ridel, helping a fellow veteran feel that they are valued and appreciated for their service is worth his time and efforts.

KQED in the community: 1st Stand Down on the Delta event

On Saturday, September 12, 2015, KQED engaged with 345 homeless veterans and their families at the 1st Stand Down on the Delta event in Antioch, CA. KQED provided breakfast and got to record some of the organizers and recipients stories.

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Ambbeei Hall argues that veterans continue to deal with “moral injury” to this day!

As a young man from Chicago, Ambbeei Hall said he didn’t know what he was exactly getting himself into when he enlisted in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Hall looks back at his service in Vietnam with mixed feelings and concerns, as he explained that plenty of veterans are dealing with a lot of “moral injury” today.

Stand Down on the Delta 2017!

Darrell Manful struggles to receive his complete benefits for his service in Vietnam

Darrell Manful earned several honors for his service. But that matters little to him today, as he is struggling to receive the proper compensation that he believes he deserves. According to Manful, the government won’t officially recognize that he served in Vietnam.

East County.net Mike Burkholder Interview "Stand Down on the Delta 2017"

We chat with J.R. Wilson of the Delta Veterans Group in Antioch who talks about the 2017 Stand Down on the Delta occurring Aug. 11-14 at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds. Stand Down on the Delta is a bi-yearly event providing community resources, clothing, food, legal assistance and court, housing, DMV, and many other services to homeless and at-risk veterans and their families. Donation and volunteer opportunities can be found at their web site: www.deltaveteransgroup.org
Stand Down on the Delta 2015, September 11-14, Antioch, CA
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Clothing issue...In 2017 White Pony Express ran  Boutique.....New Jean's were provided by AT&T Pioneer's..
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Stand Down on the Delta 2017 Dental

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Stand Down on the Delta 2015 Fishing Trip.. All veteran's veteran's thats fo on the Fishing Trip get a free Rod and Reel with tackle and a 2 day fishing license! 
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Stand Down on the Delta 2017 Fishing Trip
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VFW Post 6435 and their Ladies Auxiliary donate $20,000 to Delta Veterans Group for Stand Down on the Delta 2015

August 6, 2015

For the past two years, Delta Veterans Group has been providing veterans with resources to organizations like the the DAV for VA claims assistance, health and benefits fairs, and collaboration with prominent real estate and banking leaders to assist veterans in purchasing homes in the Bay Area.  Along with these resources, DVG has made its mission to bring Contra Costa County’s first ever homeless and at-risk veteran  “Stand Down on the Delta” to our community. To date, DVG has had a substantial amount of support from the community for our veterans and Stand Down on the Delta 2015.
With only five weeks remaining until this event, Delta Veterans Group has received a donation from the

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6435 in support of the Stand Down on the Delta in the amount of $10,000.

With this generous donation from the VFW, we have now received $20,000 from the VFW and Ladies

Auxiliary Post 6435, located in Antioch CA.

Delta Veterans Group thanks the VFW Post 6435 for their generous donations and outpouring of support

for our veterans in need. Without the VFW’s support, Delta Veterans Group wouldn’t be able to provide

our veterans with the essential resources they need at Stand Down on the Delta, such as food, clothing, and

medical care.

We are still accepting volunteers for the Stand Down on the Delta 2015. We encourage anyone and

everyone who wants to show their support for our Nation’s veterans to sign up on our website to volunteer -

www.deltaveteransgroup.org.

Thank you for your support!

You can Donate to Delta Veterans Group for Stand Down on the Delta 2023


Private
$1-49

Corporal
$50-99

Sergeant
$100-199

Sergeant First Class
$200-299

First Segeant
$300-499

Command Sergeant Major
$500-999

Tent Sponsor
$1,000
 

Food Sponsor
$1,000-2,000

Brigadier General
$2,000-2,999

Major General
$3,000-4,999

Lieutenant General
$5,000-9,999

General 
$10,000-19,000

Event Sponsor
$20,000

Thank you for your contribution to Delta Veterans Group. Your support will help our veterans in the most need and their families make the toughest transition of their lives.

Delta Veterans Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Tax ID #46-2650624. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.


Please mail to:
Antioch VFW
C/O DVG
815 Fulton Shipyard Rd
Antioch, CA 94509