STAND DOWN 2025
Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down
Santa Maria Fairpark
(805) 346-8402
Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down for Homeless and At-Risk Veterans
Seeks Attendees and Donations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: SANDY AGALOS (805) 346-8402
Sept. 10, 2025
CONTACT: SANDY AGALOS (805) 346-8402
Sept. 10, 2025
Santa Maria—Veterans seeking resources such as free healthcare screenings,
employment assistance, clothing, crisis counseling and more can attend the annual
Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down on Oct. 25, 2025.
The 13th annual event is designed primarily for 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.
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.
The Stand Down was created to provide veterans in need with a huge variety of
resources, including food, haircuts, clothing, gear such as boots, and blankets,
resume assistance, showers, educational resources, legal guidance, chaplain services,
readjustment counseling and more.
Among the new service providers this year are the Coachella Valley Recovery Center,
Vandenberg Space Force Base Education Department, New Dawn Treatment Center,
ATT, SESLOC and special assistance for homeless veterans.
Many donations are still needed to aid male and female veterans, including new socks,
new sweatpants and sweatshirts, short or long-sleeved t-shirts, bath towels and hand
towels, underwear, jeans and more. Organizers are also seeking handle bag and tote
bags, large trash bags, large plastic storage bins with tops and new sheets and
blankets.
Stand Down organizers have created an easy link for generous donors to select much
needed items at Walmart.com and have them delivered directly to Stand Down. Follow
the directions under the sponsors/donations tab at www.sbcountystanddown.com and
select from dozens of items needed by veterans. Donations of gift cards are greatly
appreciated and will be used to fill unmet needs for the day of the event.
Among the services being offered this year is the “Pet Zone.” Veterans may bring small
pets to Stand Down for vaccinations and grooming. This year, however, any dogs more
than 40 pounds will be required to have its own handler. Special transportation will not
be available for veterans with pets. The Pet Zone is in need of donations, including 4-
foot and 6-foot leashes and small bags of dog and cat food.
Stand Down organizers are also in need of barbers or hair stylists willing to donate
time the day of the event. If you are a licensed barber or stylist willing to donate time,
please call Sandy Agalos at (805) 346-8402.
Financial donations may also be sent to the Stand Down at the Good Samaritan Shelter,
P.O. Box 5908, Santa Maria, CA 93456 with the notation that funds are for the “SB
County Veterans Stand Down.” The tax identification number is 77-0133375.
employment assistance, clothing, crisis counseling and more can attend the annual
Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down on Oct. 25, 2025.
The 13th annual event is designed primarily for 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.
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.
The Stand Down was created to provide veterans in need with a huge variety of
resources, including food, haircuts, clothing, gear such as boots, and blankets,
resume assistance, showers, educational resources, legal guidance, chaplain services,
readjustment counseling and more.
Among the new service providers this year are the Coachella Valley Recovery Center,
Vandenberg Space Force Base Education Department, New Dawn Treatment Center,
ATT, SESLOC and special assistance for homeless veterans.
Many donations are still needed to aid male and female veterans, including new socks,
new sweatpants and sweatshirts, short or long-sleeved t-shirts, bath towels and hand
towels, underwear, jeans and more. Organizers are also seeking handle bag and tote
bags, large trash bags, large plastic storage bins with tops and new sheets and
blankets.
Stand Down organizers have created an easy link for generous donors to select much
needed items at Walmart.com and have them delivered directly to Stand Down. Follow
the directions under the sponsors/donations tab at www.sbcountystanddown.com and
select from dozens of items needed by veterans. Donations of gift cards are greatly
appreciated and will be used to fill unmet needs for the day of the event.
Among the services being offered this year is the “Pet Zone.” Veterans may bring small
pets to Stand Down for vaccinations and grooming. This year, however, any dogs more
than 40 pounds will be required to have its own handler. Special transportation will not
be available for veterans with pets. The Pet Zone is in need of donations, including 4-
foot and 6-foot leashes and small bags of dog and cat food.
Stand Down organizers are also in need of barbers or hair stylists willing to donate
time the day of the event. If you are a licensed barber or stylist willing to donate time,
please call Sandy Agalos at (805) 346-8402.
Financial donations may also be sent to the Stand Down at the Good Samaritan Shelter,
P.O. Box 5908, Santa Maria, CA 93456 with the notation that funds are for the “SB
County Veterans Stand Down.” The tax identification number is 77-0133375.
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY VETERANS STAND DOWN
SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
Transportation is provided FREE OF CHARGE to veterans throughout Santa Barbara County. Thank you to Chumash Casino Resorts for providing shuttles to
Stand Down
Pick Up Schedule:
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
7:00 AM PATH-Santa Barbara
816 Cacique Street
Santa Barbara
7:15 AM Santa Barbara Rescue Mission
535 E. Yanonali
Santa Barbara
7:30 AM Salvation Army Hospitality House
(STORAGE IS NOT AVAILABLE)
423 Chapala Street
Santa Barbara
8:00 AM Pescadero Lofts
(STORAGE IS NOT AVAILABLE)
761 Camino Pescadero
Isla Vista
7:00 AM Solvang Veterans Memorial Bldg
1745 Mission Drive
Solvang
7:15 AM Buellton Senior Center
164 W. Hwy 246
Buellton
8:00 AM Lompoc Veterans’ Hall
100 East Locust Avenue
Lompoc
All shuttles will depart the Fairpark after the event at 1 p.m.
If you have SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION NEEDS that we need to know about, i.e., need chair lift?
If yes, prior contact MUST be established with us prior to October 10, 2025, at (805) 346-8402.
