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Athens Area Stand Down The Athens Area Stand Down is held the first Friday of October every year at the Athens County Fair Grounds, 286 W. Union Ave., Athens, Ohio. Admission is free.

The event helps homeless and near homeless people by getting them resources to help them through the winter months. Open to veteran and non-veterans. Veterans need to bring their military ID to obtain veteran specific items. Those from Athens County and Surrounding Counties are invited to attend. Free Transportation is available on Athens Transit System on the day of the event. Veterans within the Athens County area may be eligible for free transportation. Reduced fare rides may be available as well. This is a community driven event with the help of many participating agencies and businesses.

10/09/2026

OVC Friday Lunch Today 🇺🇸

Join us today at the American Legion in Athens!

📍 American Legion Post 21
520 W. Union Street
Athens, OH 45701

🕛 The main door should be open at 12:00 PM. Our president, Joel, will be there early.

🚗 Please park in the rear.

Veterans helping veterans. Come grab a meal, catch up with fellow vets, and spend some time around the table. There’s always room for more!

10/08/2026

Athens Middle School students recently donated items to support Athens Area Stand Down, a program that provides winter and hygiene essentials to Athenians, including veterans, who are experiencing homelessness.

Thank you to these generous students for helping make a difference in our community! Judge McCarthy is pictured with the students who contributed to this meaningful effort! 💚

10/08/2026

🇺🇸 Do you have a Veteran in your life you’d like to honor? 🇺🇸

The Athens Messenger wants to recognize the brave men and women who have served our country in our upcoming Veterans Day special section — and there is NO CHARGE to participate!

Help us fill these pages with the faces of our local heroes. ❤️🤍💙

👇 See the details below and send us your Veteran’s photo by October 23!

PLEASE SHARE so we can honor as many Athens County Veterans as possible! 🇺🇸

Thanks to Mayor Patterson and to all the volunteers who helped all week!
10/02/2026

Thanks to Mayor Patterson and to all the volunteers who helped all week!

Thanks to Pure Rock 105.5 WXTQ for being there at the crack of dawn and doing a remote broadcast for us!
10/02/2026

Thanks to Pure Rock 105.5 WXTQ for being there at the crack of dawn and doing a remote broadcast for us!

The 2026 Athens Area Stand Down is a success!Thanks to Mayor Steve Patterson for helping us open the Athens Stand Down e...
10/02/2026

The 2026 Athens Area Stand Down is a success!

Thanks to Mayor Steve Patterson for helping us open the Athens Stand Down event with an official Proclamation!

Thanks to the Albany VFW for presenting colors and for the donation of winter jackets!

Thanks to Rocky Boots once again for donating boots!

Thanks to the Bobcat Battalion for all their hard work!

Thanks to Bill Kottyan and Athens Sports Cycles for lending us the side by side. It was a huge help!

Thanks to the O.U. Office of Veterans and Military Student Services Center for their support!

Thanks to the Athens Elks for the help packing, escorting veterans and their generous donation of winter goods!

Power Rock 105.5 WXTQ for setting up before the crack of dawn for the radio remote!

Thanks to Boots on the Trail for their support!

Thanks to the OU Patton College of Education for the great lunch!

Thanks to Court Street Coffee for the coffee and donuts!

Thanks to all the volunteers and donators who made this possible!

The 11th Annual Athens Stand Down was a success! Thanks for all the agencies, organization and volunteers who particip...
10/02/2026

The 11th Annual Athens Stand Down was a success! Thanks for all the agencies, organization and volunteers who participated! You rock!

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286 W. Union Street
Athens, OH
45701

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+17405933591

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