“Texas will always honor the sacrifices of veterans who courageously served our country,” said Governor Abbott.
Those grants are going to 28 organizations as part of a tour created to benefit the Texas Veterans Commission.
Governor Abbott’s office says these grants will provide services for more than 6,000 veterans and their families across 40 counties.
“Texas will always honor the sacrifices of veterans who courageously served our country,” said Governor Abbott. “These Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grants will provide the brave men and women who served in our nation’s military access to crucial services to help them thrive in San Antonio and South-Central Texas. Our state will never forget our veterans, their families, and their service to our state and our nation.”
Some of the money was given out yesterday to Meals on Wheels San Antonio.
They received half a million dollars for their housing for Texas Heroes Project and support services.
Other San Antonio groups getting some cash include the Alamo Area Council of Governments, San Antonio Food Bank, Project MEND, and the Salvation Army.
“I want to sincerely thank each of our award recipients for serving our veterans,” said TVC Chairwoman and Navy veteran Laura Koerner. “Your organizations are recognized for making a difference in lives of those who served. The San Antonio area is home to many veterans including myself. It’s great to see our community giving back to those who served.”
Bexar county was given several grants for peer support services, financial assistance, their veteran treatment courts, and clinical counseling totaling $1.4 million.
Other grants include:
Alamo Area Council of Governments:
- $250,000 for transportation services
- $350,000 for Housing for Texas Heroes
Anger Solutions Network: $30,000 for peer support services
Bandera County Committee on Aging, Inc: $350,000 for financial assistance
Bexar County Board of Trustees for MHMR Services: $150,000 for clinical counseling
Camino Real Community MHMR Center: $100,000 for financial assistance
Concho Valley Center for Human Advancement: $350,000 for financial assistance
Concho Valley Community Action Agency: $350,000 for financial assistance
Concho Valley Council of Governments: $215,000 for transportation services
Cornerstone Community Action Agency: $350,000 for financial assistance
Guadalupe County: $110,000 for Veterans Treatment Court
Hill Country Community MHMR Center: $50,000 for peer support services
Wilson County: $215,000 for Veteran County Office to provide financial assistance
Bexar County Commissioners Court:
- $250,000 for Veterans Treatment Court $300,000 for Misdemeanor Veterans Treatment Court
- $425,000 for financial assistance
- $300,000 for peer support services
American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program: $150,000 for Homeless veteran support
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas, Inc.: $5,000 for Support Services
Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc: $150,000 for financial assistance
Family Endeavors, Inc.: $450,000 for financial assistance $500,000 for clinical counseling
Honor Veterans Now: $350,000 for Support Services
Meals on Wheels San Antonio: $300,000 for Support Services
Project MEND: $175,000 for Support Services
San Antonio Food Bank: $50,000 for homeless veteran support
San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry, Inc.: $125,000 for financial assistance
TBI Warrior Foundation: $50,000 for skill-based training support
The Salvation Army – San Antonio: $200,000 for financial assistance
Meals on Wheels San Antonio: $200,000 for Housing for Texas Heroes
Val Verde County: $50,000 for transportation services
Operation Finally Home: $350,000 for Housing for Texas Heroes
West Texas Counseling & Guidance: $500,000 for clinical counseling
If you are a veteran and need assistance, you can find organizations providing help in your area and how to contact them at tvc.texas.gov/fund.