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During the 13th annual Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down in October, 427 veterans received services – including 69 unhoused veterans.
The event, held during the course of one day at the Santa Maria Fairpark, included access to more than 130 services, including healthcare checks, haircuts, clothing, shoes and boots, food, legal services, mental health counseling, pet resources, dental care, snack packs, religious encouragement, vision screenings and referrals to family law, among other resources.
Of the 427 people registered, 69 classified themselves as homeless – a significant decrease from a high of 171 homeless veterans registered in 2018…