VRSTF Events
Our events create welcoming places to connect, discover resources, support local veterans, and have a genuinely good time with the people who make this community stronger.
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These community events bring services, practical support, and connection together in one place for veterans and military families.
September 2, 2026 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
A free community Stand Down presented by Stay Alive Vets, Serving Our Veterans At Home, and the ARCHES Project, with military surplus gear available for those in need while supplies last.
Salem Family YMCA
685 Court St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
Free transportation provided by Cherriots.
September 11, 2026 · 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
A free event for veterans, National Guard, Reservists, active-duty personnel, and military families featuring meals, a job fair, on-site services, service providers, and practical goods.
Lane Events Center
796 W. 13th Avenue, Eugene, OR
Free transportation to the Stand Down provided by LTD.
Save the date · July 24, 2027
Save the date for the 3rd Annual Rev Up 4 Vets—bringing cars, community, and veteran support together again at Chemeketa Community College.
Chemeketa Community College
Have a venue, activity, skill, or idea that could bring the military-connected community together? We welcome thoughtful local partnerships.
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Completed · August 15, 2026
Valor Pull brought community members together at Ratchet Brewery for a vehicle-pull challenge with Honoring Heroes, building support for a sponsored room at VETcare.
Completed · July 25, 2026
Thank you to everyone who showed up, had a great time, and helped us raise money in support of veterans and military families.
