Once again this year, I am pleased to be leading a drive to provide hundreds of pairs of new socks (and underwear) for our military veterans in San Diego County who are experiencing homelessness.

San Diego's 31st Annual Stand Down will take place June 29th through July 1st. The event, sponsored by Veterans Village of San Diego, gives homeless veterans a chance to rest for several days in a welcoming environment, along with others who have shared experiences. Charitable organizations are on hand to provide comprehensive services to help participants with their various needs.

Socks for Stand Down 2017

Supporting our veterans is a personal issue for me. I come from a family with a rich tradition of military service, and addressing homelessness has been my policy passion for as long as I have been involved in public service. I am proud to be a position to help make a difference in the lives of struggling veterans.

For several years now, my staff and I have helped by asking the public to donate pairs of new socks to distribute at Stand Down – because there were never enough socks to go around.

Our Socks for Stand Down drive runs now through June 18th. If you'd like to donate, you can bring a new pair of socks and/or underwear to any of these locations:

Allied Gardens / Benjamin Branch Library
5188 Zion Ave., San Diego, CA  92120-2728

California State Building – Lobby or Room 4061
1350 Front St., San Diego, CA  92101

Carmel Valley Branch Library
3919 Townsgate Drive, San Diego, CA 92130

Clairemont Library
2920 Burgener Blvd., San Diego, CA 92110

Coronado Public Library
640 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA 92118
(Accepting donations through May 29)

Del Mar County Library
1309 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014

La Jolla / Riford Branch Library
7555 Draper Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037-4802

Linda Vista Branch Library
2160 Ulric St., San Diego, CA 92111

Malcolm X Branch Library
5148 Market St., San Diego, CA 92114

Mira Mesa Branch Library
8405 New Salem St., San Diego, CA 92126

Mission Valley Library
2123 Fenton Pkwy., San Diego, CA 92108

Point Loma / Hervey Branch Library
3701 Voltaire St., San Diego, CA 92107

Rancho Bernardo Branch Library
17110 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92128-2002

Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library
13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA 92129-2640

SEIU Local 221
4004 Kearny Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92111

San Diego Central Library
330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101

San Diego Law Library
1105 Front St., San Diego, CA 92101

San Diego Pride (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
3620 30th St., San Diego, CA 92104

Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library
9005 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA 92123

Solana Beach Branch Library
Earl Warren Middle School
157 Stevens Ave., Solana Beach, CA 92075

University Community Branch Library
4155 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122

University Heights Branch Library
4193 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92103

Thank you for your support!

Warmly,

Toni Atkins Senator, 39th District