Thrive Alliance is holding it’s Veterans Stand Down event this week. Sue Lanborn is an organizer.

Lanborn explains that vets can receive free haircuts, a meal and resources to help with medical care, food, clothing and other benefits. The event begins Thursday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. at Donner Center in Columbus.

This program is designed to help veterans in Bartholomew, Jackson, Brown, Decatur, Jennings and Shelby counties.