Santa Maria— The Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down on Oct. 28, 2023, will once again offer veterans a free place to get healthcare screenings, employment assistance, on-the-spot assessments, clothing and shoes, crisis counseling and more.
The 11th annual free event is geared toward homeless and at-risk veterans, and will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St.
The event is limited to the first 500 veterans, legal spouses and dependent children younger than 18. Veterans will have access to showers, flu shots, chaplain services, health screenings, hygiene products, new clothes and towels, food, readjustment counseling, employment assistance and more.
Last year, 389 veterans were aided, including 101 homeless veterans.
Applications for veterans who want to attend the Stand Down are available at the Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down website: www.sbcountystanddown.com or by calling Supervisor Steve Lavagnino’s Office at (805) 346-8402.
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