Stand-Down to Aid Veterans in Need

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A Saratoga-Wilton Elks Veterans Stand-Down will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs.

Services and information regarding benefits for veterans in need, homeless veterans and other veterans will be available.

“The event is all about helping veterans in crisis by providing new clothing, coats, boots, groceries, dental checkups, haircuts, etc.,” said Ray Sestak, secretary and assistant state captain of Eastern Region of Patriot Guard Riders of New York, and Stand-Down volunteer.

For information, contact Irwin “Dom” Dominguez, Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center Community Outreach Office coordinator, at 808-352-6477.