LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake and Mendocino counties are sponsoring the second annual Lake and Mendocino Veterans Stand Down/Resource Fair next month.
The stand down will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the American Legion Post 437, located at 14770 Austin Road in Clearlake.
Vietnam veterans in San Diego introduced the stand down concept in 1988 as a way to help veterans in need.
Since then, similar free stand down events have been held regularly in cities all over the nation to provide food, clothing, services and referrals to homeless and at-risk veterans.
The inaugural Lake County stand down event held last year, also at the Clearlake American Legion Post 437, hosted hundreds of veterans and offered a variety of services and information from more than 30 agencies and organizations, as Lake County News has reported.
This year's stand down will offer access to on-site medical and dental attention, enrollment in health care and supplemental nutrition programs, officials said.
Organizers are again seeking volunteers to assist with the event.
Volunteers will assist in capacities including helping to organize supplies, passing out clothing or toiletry items, and preparing food.
If you would like to volunteer to assist with this event, contact Frank Parker, UVC President 707-274-9512 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or Alice Watkins at the Mendocino County Veterans Services Office, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-463-4226.
Second annual Lake and Mendocino Veterans Stand Down/Resource Fair planned; volunteers sought
- Lake County News reports
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