The Voice of Texas Veterans

Polish up those resumes, work on those interviewing skills, dress like you want the job, and head for your nearest Hiring Red, White and YOU! The annual statewide hiring fairs are happening Nov 1 - 22 in various regions across Texas. Listen as we talk about what to expect and why transitioning service members, veterans, dependents and spouses should attend. Click Here for the HRWY List

For the 6th year in a row the Fund for Veterans' Assistance has awarded a grant to Baylor Scott and White's Warriors Research Institute. This grant provides free virtual mental health services to veteran families through Telehealth. Dr. Elizabeth Coe explains how it works. Listen then get registration information here.

USA CARES , Families in Crisis and Bring Everyone in the Zone , are all Fund for Veterans' Assistance Grantees. They went thru the process last year, filling out the grant application, meeting the deadline and reaping big rewards. You could be on this Podcast next year! Veteran serving non profits apply here now ! Deadline is Nov 12, 2024 5pm CDT.

The deadline to get your Fund for Veterans' Assistance application in is Nov. 12, 2024, 5pm CDT. Veteran serving nonprofits if you assist veterans and their families, you may be eligible. Transition Skills Training tried for the first time, and they were awarded $50,000! Apply For Grants Here

It's coming! The West Texas Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) Road Show, starts Oct. 7 and continues through Oct. 18 in various West Texas cities. Listen for info on the Roadshow and other OBTT locations. It's a great way to get ready for the Hiring Red White and You! Job Fairs! Register for West Texas Here! Find Other OBTT Here .

Our Women Veterans Program has identified a specialized medical transportation service for veterans who require more than just a ride to appointments. Women Veteran Coordinator Sharron Stewart talks with the founder of Circle of Arms. They also discuss Vanessa Guillen Day and how they plan to recognize her on Sept 30 in San Antonio.

You’ve seen the ‘Grants Across Texas’ postings every week. Millions in ‘Fund for Veterans’ Assistance’ grants have been awarded to nonprofits across the state. Your nonprofit could be a stop on the tour next year! Get your applications in now. Deadline is November 12, 2024, 5pm Central. It’s all done on line and there are resources on the TVC website to help right here . Wheelchairs for Warriors m...

Everyone is invited to the Austin Veteran Arts Festival. A month of Central Texas activities, events and exhibits to show how the arts and activity can help veterans heal. Listen as founder Glenn Towery talks about the Festival that took flight 6 years ago.  And take a look at all the exhibits, activities and entertainment you can enjoy. AVAFest Events Enter the PTSD Exhibit

#TexasVeterans, September is Suicide Prevention Month, Texas Veterans Commission continues to increase awareness about suicide prevention. On this show we talk about factors that may increase the veteran risk of suicide. Plus Texas Parks and Wildlife is raising suicide awareness with special events for military families and their communities. Suicide Prevention Resources TPWD Ruck Hike Events

Texas Veterans Commission's business consultants are always busy, helping veterans bring their business ideas to life. We are partners with many organizations that assist veterans with free classes, workshops and real connections that mean results for future small business owners. Our guest today had a novel idea for wreath making material. Listen to find out how she turned that idea into a th...

Peer support services provided by FVA grantees come in various forms, including a course called Marriage Management which is designed to help military and veteran couples reconnect and develop better relationships. In this episode, we spoke with co-founders Bob and Barbara Zielinski about their mission to guide couples in understanding and learning from one another. Marriage Management TVC Grants...

We have been talking about the Fund for Veterans' Assistance Grants over the past few weeks, we continue that trend today with Veterans Treatment Courts. Instead of a jail cell, justice involved veterans are placed in an individualized program designed to address military related mental health issues that contributed to their criminal activity. Find Veteran Services Here

The Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance has awarded grants to veteran serving nonprofits all over the state. Maybe one of these agencies can assist you or a veteran you know. This week we talk with more grantees. USA Cares, Tunnel to Towers, Outsiders Anonymous and TBI Warrior Foundation. Find All TVC Grantees Here.

This show highlights three Fund for Veterans' Assistance grantees, all dedicated to supporting veterans with free services. Today we’ll learn about Adventure Therapy with OATH Inc. Outdoor Association for True Heroes. Canine Companions for Independence trains service dogs for veterans. Veterans across the state benefit from both nonprofits, while The Central Texas Council of Governments is wor...

Peer Service Coordinators (PSCs) in our Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) offer direct peer-to-peer support for veterans and their families. PSCs are all over the state, each finding unique ways to engage veterans. Sometimes the first step is letting veterans know the network exists! PSC Oscar Pulido in Victoria seized upon an age-old method of getting the word out. Find Your Peer Service Coord...

The first one was such a success, Lampasas decided to do it again! The FREE Entrepreneur Summit is back at the Calvert Center, 302 E. 3rd Street, July 23, 2024 from 9 - noon. Learn about veteran owned business perks, branding, marketing and real world experiences of entrepreneurs. Listen for a preview of the summit, then Register here.

The Nueces Veteran County Service Officer is dedicated to helping veterans and their families. We also talk with two Fund for Veterans' Assistance grantees. Skeleton Crew, offers Adventure therapy in the Gulf and beyond, while Wheelchairs for Warriors provides customized mobility devices for veterans. Skeleton Crew Adventures Nueces County VCSO Wheelchairs for Warriors

The Texas Veterans Commission has helped yet another veteran achieve their dream of becoming a business owner—this time, it's a Navy veteran couple. Listen to hear how they transformed their passion for home brewing into Bay Area Brewing Co., a family-friendly place. Through extensive research, education, asking questions, and guidance from mentors, along with a boost from the Texas Veterans C...

This show highlights one of our newest grantees, Skeleton Crew Adventures. They were awarded a Mental Health, Fund for Veteran’s Assistance grant for what’s called adventure therapy. Sessions may involve activities like camping, rock climbing, or sailing. Activities that are supervised by mental health professionals. Skeleton Crew is all about the ocean! Listen in to learn about the history behind...

Texas Veterans Commission awarded over 44 million dollars in Fund for Veterans' Assistance grants this year. A number of nonprofits are new recipients of the reimbursement grants. Wheelchairs for Warriors is one of them. These FREE custom made wheel chairs can be life changing for veterans. Get More Info on Wheelchairs for Warriors Here

Texas Veterans Commission has partnerships with other veteran serving organizations across the state, the Veteran County Service Office is one of them. With 254 Texas counties, many of them rural, these offices and the people who staff them are a vital part of veteran services. This show features two of those people. A Veteran County Service Officer from the Hill Country and another helps veterans...

In this show, we sit down with our Women Veteran Coordinators who work to ensure that women veterans can access the benefits they have earned. We'll also explore the importance of Women Veterans Day, which is June 12. Connect with our Women Veterans Program here!

In this episode we feature a message from the Chairwoman of the Texas Veterans Commission. We also take a look at VA benefits for eligible survivors including Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), and Survivors Pension. Plus surprising facts about the Hazlewood education benefit for eligible surviving spouses and dependent children. Make a Claims Appointment Here. Get Hazlewood Information...

Do you have any plans to celebrate Women Veterans Day this year? It can be a quiet family thing or you may want to join some of the events happening in your area. Listen in as our Women Veteran Coordinators talk about their Women Veterans Day activities.  There will be local celebrations all over the state as we acknowledge the contributions of Texas Women Veterans. Registration info here

The Samaritan Center, one of our Fund for Veterans' Assistance grantees, is celebrating 50 years in Austin, that's a half century spent 'Healing Mind, Body, and Soul'. The Military Veteran Peer Network has a spot at the Samaritan Center featuring Peer Service Coordinators helping veterans and their families get the resources they need, and connecting them with counselors and therap...