Logo courtesy of Yuba-Sutter Veterans Stand Down Fundraising Dinner  

YUBA-SUTTER, CA (MPG) - The 14th annual Yuba-Sutter Veterans Stand Down Fundraising Dinner is set for May 30 at the 530 Event Center in Marysville, bringing together community members, leaders and supporters to raise funds for services that assist local veterans and their families.

Organizers say the dinner serves as the primary fundraiser for the Stand Down program, which provides access to healthcare, housing support, employment resources and essential supplies for veterans, active duty service members and their families.

Proceeds from the event help sustain services tied to the annual Stand Down, a three-day event scheduled for Aug. 20 through Aug. 22 at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds in Yuba City. The program is based on a model first used during the Vietnam War to give returning service members a place to rest, receive medical care and reconnect with support systems.

Each year, the local Stand Down serves veterans regardless of housing status, as well as active duty personnel and their dependents. More than 2,800 volunteers support the effort, with some former participants returning to help others.

Organizers said the fundraising dinner highlights the community’s role in ensuring continued support for military families. Attendees can expect an evening focused on recognition and outreach tied to veteran services.

Community members, businesses and organizations are encouraged to attend, sponsor or donate. Ticket and sponsorship information is available at yubasutterveterans.org.