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Aging Untold: How caregivers can keep dignity intact when conversations get tense
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Manatee County Stand Down to offer free resources for veterans, families and those experiencing homelessness
Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN
Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.
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PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - From free meals and haircuts to employment opportunities and assistance with legal matters, dozens of community organizations are coming together this weekend to help Suncoast residents in need.Turning Points will host its 28th annual Manatee County Stand Down on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Manatee County Fairgrounds in Palmetto.The event brings together more than 50 agencies offering free services and resources to veterans, non-veterans, families and individuals experiencing homelessness.Margi Dawson, director of development for Turning Points, joined ABC7 to discuss the event and the importance of making assistance accessible to the entire community.“Stand Down is our annual event at the Manatee County Fairgrounds where we invite the entire community, its veterans, its non-veterans, to come to the fairgrounds and get connected to resources,” Dawson said.Attendees will have access to a variety of services, including medical and dental assistance, clothing, free br
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