Santa Barbara County Hosts 13th Annual Veteran’s Stand Down Event

Veterans Find Support at Santa Barbara County Stand Down

Veterans shuffled into the Santa Maria Fairpark on Saturday morning, greeted by the smell of fresh coffee and a handshake from someone who called them by name. The Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down marked its 13th full-scale year by bringing together hundreds of volunteers, service providers and active-duty airmen to support homeless and at-risk veterans. The event ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and offered medical care, hygiene supplies, lega…

Santa Barbara County hosts 13th annual Veteran’s Stand Down event

Santa Barbara County agencies, leaders, and volunteers come together to give something back to homeless veterans.Homeless and at-risk veterans were offered free haircuts, clothes and essential services at Santa Barbara County's 13th Annual Veterans Stand Down event. Organizers said this gives people the chance to not only thank veterans for their service and sacrifices, but to show how much it means to them.Supervisor Steve Lavagnino represents …