Nueces County Veteran Resource Guide
Nueces County Veteran Resource Guide
Veterans County Service Officers
Veterans County Service Officers help veterans apply with the VA for free. Local expert help.
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Martin Longoria •
361/ 888-0820 •
veterans.services@nuecesco.com
CVSO
The Military Veteran Peer Network
Fellow veterans who are there to listen and help. More information.
- Your region doesn’t have an MVPN coordinator assigned to it right now. We recommend locating your closest MVPN Coordinator and contacting them • 361-886-1086 • jwelsh@bhcnc.org
Emergency Funds
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2-1-1 Help for all Texans |
State-wide resources for all Texans and veterans. Help areas from: mental/physical health, rent & utilities, and more. |
211 877-541-7905 |
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American Red Cross Coastal Bend Texas |
Emergency grants and low interest loans for Veterans. Can help with car payment, irregular expenses. |
361-887-9991 956-423-0523 713-526-8300 |
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Community Action Corporation of South Texas |
Public services programs for Nueces, Jim Wells, Duval, Kleberg and San Patricio County. Including Housing 4 heroes, emergency funds, home repair, and family support. |
361-664-0145 |
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Endeavors, Inc. - Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) |
Housing, case management, and homeless services for veterans across Texas. As of 2018-04-23, emergency financial aid is only for VASH clients. |
210-431-6466 ext. 117 |
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Navy Marine Corps Relief Society - Corpus Christi |
Provides financial assistance & quick assist loans, emergency travel, disaster relief for retired Navy and Marine personnel, as well as for surviving children and spouses. |
361-961-3482 |
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Operation Homefront of Texas |
Emergency funds for OEF/OIF military families and families of veterans, needs must be directly due to post 9/11/ service. Energency funds, food, home repair, critical baby items, home appliances, auto repair, furniture, local moves |
210-659-7756 |
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VCSO - Nueces County |
County Veteran Service Officer- assists with VA claims. Also offers emergency assistance for rent, food and transportation |
(361) 888-0821 |
Employment and Business
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Goodwill - South Texas Veteran Services |
Job development for military and veterans and surviving spouses, also work clothes. |
361-884-4068 ext. 139 |
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Texas Rural Water Foundation - Veteran Employment Program |
Recruiting veterans to work in the water and wastewater utility industry. |
(512) 472-8591 |
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TVLP - Texas Workforce Commission - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
888-838-8391 |
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Women Veterans of the Coastal Bend |
Peer support and services for women veterans in the Coastal Bend area including jobs, homelessness. |
Transportation
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Navy Marine Corps Relief Society - Corpus Christi |
Provides financial assistance & quick assist loans, emergency travel, disaster relief for retired Navy and Marine personnel, as well as for surviving children and spouses. |
361-961-3482 |
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On the Road Lending |
For individuals with low credit scores, car loans for new/lightly used, fuel efficient and dependable cars, and personal financial coaching for the life of the loan. |
214-226-2542 |
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On the Road Lending - Disaster Mobility Program |
Auto loans for individuals affected by Hurricane Harvey, with up to one year deferred principal payment. |
214-226-2542 |
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Operation Homefront of Texas |
Emergency funds for OEF/OIF military families and families of veterans, needs must be directly due to post 9/11/ service. Energency funds, food, home repair, critical baby items, home appliances, auto repair, furniture, local moves |
210-659-7756 |
Social Groups
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Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) | Social veteran's association around riding motorcycles. Holds a motorcycle related charity event every year. | |
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Fleet Reserve Association - 94 - Corpus Christi |
Non-profit, represents Marine Reserve & Fleet Reserve at congress. Scholarships: For members & family members of organization, some for engineering w/ no military requirement. |
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Ministry 4 Warriors |
Ministry focused on equipping and Providing Non-denominational spiritual outreach to Veterans, First Responders, and their families. |
(361) 877-0323 |
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Veterans Band of Corpus Christi |
Volunteer with the Band! • Musical ceremonies, honors, military change of command. etc. |
(361) 728-7052 |
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Women Veterans of the Coastal Bend |
Peer support and services for women veterans in the Coastal Bend area including jobs, homelessness. |
Legal
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Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. |
Civil (non-criminal) legal assistance, civil rights help, for veterans income range: under $35k (for one person) to $71k (family of 4) |
1-888-988-9996 |
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Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program |
Provides free assistance with federal appeals for Veterans Claims & Discharge Upgrades to Veterans, their family members, and survivors. |
(888) 838-7727 |
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Veterans Court - Nueces County |
Serves Veterans, Provides Alternative Court for Veterans |
361-888-0510 |
Medical
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American Red Cross Coastal Bend Texas |
Emergency grants and low interest loans for Veterans. Can help with car payment, irregular expenses. |
361-887-9991 956-423-0523 713-526-8300 |
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Amistad Community Health Center |
Religious, provides health care to economically disadvantaged. |
361-884-2242 |
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Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County |
Provides Peer groups, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, and all who qualify financially. |
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Community Action Corporation of South Texas |
Public services programs for Nueces, Jim Wells, Duval, Kleberg and San Patricio County. Including Housing 4 heroes, emergency funds, home repair, and family support. |
361-664-0145 |
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Ecumenical Center |
Provides free mental health to veterans and their families through the TV+FA Grant. |
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Endeavors, Inc. - Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) |
Housing, case management, and homeless services for veterans across Texas. As of 2018-04-23, emergency financial aid is only for VASH clients. |
210-431-6466 ext. 117 |
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Heroes on the Water |
Therapeutic water programs for injured military and veterans. |
214-295-4541 |
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HHS - County Indigent Health Care Program |
County insurance for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
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MVPN - Corpus Christi |
Provides Peer groups, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, and all who qualify financially. |
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Primary Health Care Services Program |
State primary care for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
800-222-3986 Ext. 5922 |
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Project MEND Veterans Program |
Medical equipment and assistive technology for Texas veterans and their family members. |
210-223-6363 |
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Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors |
Mental health counseling services for veterans and their families regardless of role, discharge status, or ability to pay. Services in English and Spanish |
(210) 399-4838 |
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Uniforms for the Final Salute |
Burial uniforms for unaccompanied veterans. |
361-884-4068 |
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VA - Corpus Christi Outpatient Clinic |
VA Clinic in Corpus Christi |
361-806-5600 |
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VA - Corpus Christi PACT Annex |
VA Outpatient clinic in Corpus Christi |
361-806-5600 |
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VA - Corpus Christi VA Specialty Outpatient Clinic |
VA Outpatient and Specialty clinic in Corpus Christi |
361-939-6510 |
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VA - Vet Center - Corpus Christi |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
361-854-9961 |
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VA - Vet Centers |
Free confidential counseling for veterans and their families |
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Women Veterans of the Coastal Bend |
Peer support and services for women veterans in the Coastal Bend area including jobs, homelessness. |
Women Veterans
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Dress for Success Corpus Christi |
Free career clothing for women. |
(361) 232-5226 |
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Endeavors, Inc. - Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) |
Housing, case management, and homeless services for veterans across Texas. As of 2018-04-23, emergency financial aid is only for VASH clients. |
210-431-6466 ext. 117 |
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Project MEND Veterans Program |
Medical equipment and assistive technology for Texas veterans and their family members. |
210-223-6363 |
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Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors |
Mental health counseling services for veterans and their families regardless of role, discharge status, or ability to pay. Services in English and Spanish |
(210) 399-4838 |
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VA - Vet Center - Corpus Christi |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
361-854-9961 |
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VA - Vet Centers |
Free confidential counseling for veterans and their families |
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Women Veterans of the Coastal Bend |
Peer support and services for women veterans in the Coastal Bend area including jobs, homelessness. |
Military Transition
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Operation Homefront of Texas |
Emergency funds for OEF/OIF military families and families of veterans, needs must be directly due to post 9/11/ service. Energency funds, food, home repair, critical baby items, home appliances, auto repair, furniture, local moves |
210-659-7756 |
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TVLP - Texas Workforce Commission - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
888-838-8391 |
Homeless
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Community Action Corporation of South Texas |
Public services programs for Nueces, Jim Wells, Duval, Kleberg and San Patricio County. Including Housing 4 heroes, emergency funds, home repair, and family support. |
361-664-0145 |
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Endeavors, Inc. - Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) |
Housing, case management, and homeless services for veterans across Texas. As of 2018-04-23, emergency financial aid is only for VASH clients. |
210-431-6466 ext. 117 |
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Search for Truth Homeless Shelter |
Homeless shelter for men in Corpus Christi |
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Women Veterans of the Coastal Bend |
Peer support and services for women veterans in the Coastal Bend area including jobs, homelessness. |
All Programs
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2-1-1 Help for all Texans |
State-wide resources for all Texans and veterans. Help areas from: mental/physical health, rent & utilities, and more. |
211 877-541-7905 |
|
|
American Red Cross Coastal Bend Texas |
Emergency grants and low interest loans for Veterans. Can help with car payment, irregular expenses. |
361-887-9991 956-423-0523 713-526-8300 |
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Amistad Community Health Center |
Religious, provides health care to economically disadvantaged. |
361-884-2242 |
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Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County |
Provides Peer groups, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, and all who qualify financially. |
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Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) | Social veteran's association around riding motorcycles. Holds a motorcycle related charity event every year. | |
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Community Action Corporation of South Texas |
Public services programs for Nueces, Jim Wells, Duval, Kleberg and San Patricio County. Including Housing 4 heroes, emergency funds, home repair, and family support. |
361-664-0145 |
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Corpus Christi Mayor's Committee for Veterans Affairs |
VSOs across Corpus Christi meet once a month to share resources and needs with one another and the Mayor. |
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Dress for Success Corpus Christi |
Free career clothing for women. |
(361) 232-5226 |
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Ecumenical Center |
Provides free mental health to veterans and their families through the TV+FA Grant. |
|
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Endeavors, Inc. - Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) |
Housing, case management, and homeless services for veterans across Texas. As of 2018-04-23, emergency financial aid is only for VASH clients. |
210-431-6466 ext. 117 |
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Fleet Reserve Association - 94 - Corpus Christi |
Non-profit, represents Marine Reserve & Fleet Reserve at congress. Scholarships: For members & family members of organization, some for engineering w/ no military requirement. |
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Food Bank of Corpus Christi |
Corpus Christi area Food Bank |
(361) 887-6291 |
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Goodwill - South Texas Veteran Services |
Job development for military and veterans and surviving spouses, also work clothes. |
361-884-4068 ext. 139 |
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GreenPath Financial Wellness |
For vets and their families, free credit counseling, debt counseling, personalized budget counseling, home pre-purchase counseling, reverse mortgage counseling, and bankruptcy counseling and education. Also provides debt consolidation plans, which are not free. |
(866) 648-8122 |
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Heroes on the Water |
Therapeutic water programs for injured military and veterans. |
214-295-4541 |
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HHS - County Indigent Health Care Program |
County insurance for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
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Honor Veterans Now |
Partners with Meals on Wheels to provide food for disabled & retired veterans under 60 across Texas. |
(830) 992-3375 |
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Ministry 4 Warriors |
Ministry focused on equipping and Providing Non-denominational spiritual outreach to Veterans, First Responders, and their families. |
(361) 877-0323 |
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MVPN - Corpus Christi |
Provides Peer groups, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, and all who qualify financially. |
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Naval Air Station Corpus Christi |
Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi |
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Navy Marine Corps Relief Society - Corpus Christi |
Provides financial assistance & quick assist loans, emergency travel, disaster relief for retired Navy and Marine personnel, as well as for surviving children and spouses. |
361-961-3482 |
|
|
On the Road Lending |
For individuals with low credit scores, car loans for new/lightly used, fuel efficient and dependable cars, and personal financial coaching for the life of the loan. |
214-226-2542 |
|
|
On the Road Lending - Disaster Mobility Program |
Auto loans for individuals affected by Hurricane Harvey, with up to one year deferred principal payment. |
214-226-2542 |
|
|
Operation Homefront of Texas |
Emergency funds for OEF/OIF military families and families of veterans, needs must be directly due to post 9/11/ service. Energency funds, food, home repair, critical baby items, home appliances, auto repair, furniture, local moves |
210-659-7756 |
|
|
Primary Health Care Services Program |
State primary care for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
800-222-3986 Ext. 5922 |
|
|
Project MEND Veterans Program |
Medical equipment and assistive technology for Texas veterans and their family members. |
210-223-6363 |
 |
Rockport Warriors United |
Faith-based org that offers fun free social events for Active Duty, honorably discharged Veterans, and their families. |
(361) 737-2682 |
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Search for Truth Homeless Shelter |
Homeless shelter for men in Corpus Christi |
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Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors |
Mental health counseling services for veterans and their families regardless of role, discharge status, or ability to pay. Services in English and Spanish |
(210) 399-4838 |
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Texas A&M - Corpus Christi |
Public University in Corpus Christi |
361-825-2331 |
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Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. |
Civil (non-criminal) legal assistance, civil rights help, for veterans income range: under $35k (for one person) to $71k (family of 4) |
1-888-988-9996 |
|
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Texas Rural Water Foundation - Veteran Employment Program |
Recruiting veterans to work in the water and wastewater utility industry. |
(512) 472-8591 |
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Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Education |
Administers Hazlewood act, assists veterans with educational opportunities |
512-463-3168 |
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TVLP - Texas Workforce Commission - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
888-838-8391 |
|
|
Uniforms for the Final Salute |
Burial uniforms for unaccompanied veterans. |
361-884-4068 |
 |
USO - South Texas |
Active military- Ball gowns for military events, food pantry, and hunting and fishing trips |
361-961-2391 |
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VA - Corpus Christi Outpatient Clinic |
VA Clinic in Corpus Christi |
361-806-5600 |
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VA - Corpus Christi PACT Annex |
VA Outpatient clinic in Corpus Christi |
361-806-5600 |
|
|
VA - Corpus Christi VA Specialty Outpatient Clinic |
VA Outpatient and Specialty clinic in Corpus Christi |
361-939-6510 |
|
|
VA - Vet Center - Corpus Christi |
Vet Center- mental health services, alternative hours and quick appointments. |
361-854-9961 |
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VA - Vet Centers |
Free confidential counseling for veterans and their families |
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VCSO - Nueces County |
County Veteran Service Officer- assists with VA claims. Also offers emergency assistance for rent, food and transportation |
(361) 888-0821 |
|
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Veterans Band of Corpus Christi |
Volunteer with the Band! • Musical ceremonies, honors, military change of command. etc. |
(361) 728-7052 |
|
|
Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program |
Provides free assistance with federal appeals for Veterans Claims & Discharge Upgrades to Veterans, their family members, and survivors. |
(888) 838-7727 |
|
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Veterans Court - Nueces County |
Serves Veterans, Provides Alternative Court for Veterans |
361-888-0510 |
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VLB - TexVetLoan |
State office providing land sales to veterans the 'texvet loan' is not affiliated with TexVet.org. |
800-252-8387 |
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Women Veterans of the Coastal Bend |
Peer support and services for women veterans in the Coastal Bend area including jobs, homelessness. |