PALMETTO — Turning Points and its community partners are proud to host the 27th Annual Manatee County Stand Down on Saturday, November 1, 2025. This event will take place from 8:00 AM to Noon at the Manatee County Fairgrounds (1303 17th Street West, Palmetto).
Manatee County Stand Down is focused not only on providing services but also on uplifting our community and fostering connections. Many of our neighbors are facing struggles and don't know where to find assistance to maintain stable housing, support their families, or secure meaningful employment.
At Stand Down, community members can access essential resources to help them build stability and hope. With the support of over 50 local organizations and hundreds of dedicated volunteers, this event brings together life-changing services in one place for a single, impactful day.
Available services include:
The Veterans Amnesty Court is open to veterans from Manatee and Sarasota Counties and can assist with unpaid court fees, traffic fines, and driver’s license reinstatement. Veterans are asked to bring their VA card or DD-214 along with a driver’s license.
At this year’s Stand Down event, you can expect to see various community partners, including Tunnel to Towers, MCR Health, Manasota Elks #2734, Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota Elks #2855, Manatee County Government, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Palmetto Station, Christian Care Alliance, Tropicana, Mayors Feed the Hungry, Aetna, and others.
Over the years, Stand Down has grown into a powerful tradition of service and solidarity, drawing more than 500 attendees and volunteers annually.
“The Manatee County Stand Down event is more than just an event — it’s about bringing our community together to honor and support veterans while ensuring that all residents know help is within reach,” said Kathleen Cramer, Executive Director of Turning Points.
Free shuttle service will be available from the Downtown Bradenton Transit Station (1301 6th Ave W, Bradenton) to the Fairgrounds.
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deeweldon1225
Is Manatee County's "Turning Points" affiliated with Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA?
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sandy
No. Look up https://tpmanatee.org.
Mission: To Provide, Coordinate, and Facilitate Services to Prevent and to Reduce Homelessness in Manatee County, Florida.
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sandy
This organization was started in 1995 as Community Coalition on Homelessness. Kirk was 2 years old. The name was changed in 2017 to Turning Points. From 2017: https://tpmanatee.org/our-new-name-is-turning-points/
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