TexVet at Texas A&M is a state program for Texas' Service Members, Veterans, Families, and those that serve them, providing verified information and referral resources.
The Texas Veterans Commission's goal is to advocate for all Texas veterans. The TVC has almost 400 employees across the state to assist with: VA Claims, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Healthcare Advocacy. Additionally the TVC's Hazlewood program and Fund For Veterans Assistance Grants (made to nonprofits and programs that help veterans) make a difference in veterans lives daily.
The Military Veteran Peer Network is a band of veteran volunteers that work together to help any veteran in need. Every MVPN hub offers multiple peer support sessions for different eras or military experiences, and mentoring to veterans in the Veteran Treatment Courts. When you're ready to reach out- for friendship with people that 'get you' or for a need- call your local MVPN coordinator.
Socks-n-Gloves Drive ---- January 2-18, 2019
The most requested items from their Veterans are socks and gloves…and GI FORUM never has enough to hand out to all of the Veterans they support! Please consider donating!
TWO Collection Locations:
1. AACOG Lobby 8700 Tesoro Dr. SATX 78217
2. Alamo Area Law Enforcement Academy 12625 Wetmore Ste. 436 SATX 78247
Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
Art Expression
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Alex's Heart Art program invite all Active Duty Service Members, Veterans, Reserves and their family members . This group is in collaboration with Veteran Consoling Center that including a unique art experience. Enjoy learning wood burning, painting, jewelry making, holiday card designing and more FOR FREE! |
Let's walk in San Antonio's Martin Luther King parade/march. It is the largest march in the nation with appr 300,000 participants. We participated last year and are looking forward to taking part againl
The March is 2.75 miles and starts at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy, travels up Martin Luther King Drive, and ends at Pittman Sullivan Park, all on the City’s historic East Side. To maintain the spirit of the March and for the safety of participants, motorcycles, cars and other motor vehicles are not allowed in the March procession.
Get ready for fun and fellowship every 3rd Monday with the Veteran Spouses/Women Veterans - Denton County MVPN
We hold a weekly “Peer to Peer” meeting to help address these areas.
Bring everyone into the safe zone of peer support every Monday evening. Excludes Holidays. POC Maureen Jouett 254-681-9112
A Women ONLY peer support group for Veterans. Roanoke, TX. 1st and 3rd Mondays. Led by Army Veteran, Ginger Simonson, 817-683-2870 or vgws56@gmail.com.
Beginning the week of March 5, Veterans and Families meet at Red's Porch South in Austin ... Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 2pm to 4pm. Come on in. Free appetizers and lots of great information!
