Santa Barbara County hosted its
third annual “Stand Down” event on October 18 at the Santa Maria Fairpark. Spearheaded by Fifth District County Supervisor Steve Lavagnino, the
event is intended to connect veterans — especially those who are
homeless or unemployed — with a wide array of services in one location. A
total of 490 veterans, including 117 homeless veterans,
and their families attended. The massive, indoor-outdoor event was the culmination of more than a year of planning by dozens of agencies, including the Department of Social Services.
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