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   2025 marks the 13th annual Veterans Stand Down in Santa Barbara County.  The event is modeled after other communities that have successfully served homeless and at-risk veterans for years. The event takes place at the Santa Maria Fairpark and the following services are provided:  
   - New Clothing and Towels
   - Hygiene Products
   - Haircuts
    -Flu Shots
   - Chaplain Services
   - Medical, Dental, Vision
-Hearing Services
   - Social Services
   -Readjustment
Counseling

- Legal Services
- Food
- Employment Counseling
- Pet Zone including 
  medical, grooming
- Entertainment
-Showers
- Transportation


60 Minutes Reports in San Diego:
The Original Stand Down Location
Standing down for vets
FIRST-EVER SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
EVENT OFFERS HELP, HOPE TO THOSE WHO SERVED


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VIDEO and more PHOTOS by the Santa Maria Times
Watch KCOY TV News Clip of Salute to Vets 2020


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