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Homeless veterans receive much-needed services at Stand Down event in Vista

The four-day event enables homeless veterans to receive much needed services in a safe, friendly, drug-free and secure environment.

VISTA, Calif. — Homeless veterans in North County San Diego received food, clothing as well as medical and dental care at the Stand Down Event in Vista. The four-day event enables homeless veterans to receive much-needed services in a safe, friendly, drug-free and secure environment.

The North County version of Stand Down was modeled and inspired by the San Diego version of the event. According to the organization, there are over 80,000 veterans in North County.

Through the first two events, over 300 veterans have been helped. More than 3,000 meals have been served and $112,000 in court fines have been forgiven. Many of the guests have received dental care and 150 pairs of glasses were made on site.

The event will run through Sunday, February 9 at Green Oak Ranch in Vista.

If you want to donate to North County Veterans Stand Down, click here

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