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Over $5.1 million in Grants to 15 Alamo, Hill Country Organizations for Veteran Services

On October 5, 2023, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) presented $5,110,000 in grants to 15 organizations for providing services to more than 6,790 Alamo and Hill Country area veterans and their families. The presentation was made by TVC Chairwoman and Navy veteran Laura Koerner at the Comal County Historic Courthouse in New Braunfels.

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Over $6.4 Million in Grants presented to 24 Central Texas Organizations for Veteran Services

On October 3, 2023, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) presented $6,445,000 in grants to 24 organizations for providing services to approximately 5,354 Central Texas area veterans and their families. The presentation was made by Commission Secretary and Army veteran Mary Dale at the Hays County Annex in San Marcos.

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More than $1.8 Million in Grants to Nine East Texas Organizations for Veteran Services

On September 13, 2023, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) presented $1,840,000 in grants to nine organizations for providing services to approximately 1,840 East Texas veterans and their families.

The FVA grants awarded include:

  • Ark Tex Council of Governments: a $5,000 grant for financial assistance
  • Cass County: a $300,000 ...
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5th annual Austin Veteran Arts Festival (AVAFest) launches Oct. 14

The 5th annual Austin Veteran Arts Festival (AVAFest) is preparing launch on Oct. 14 and runs through Nov. 13. It features concerts, comedy, veteran art exhibits, dance and performing arts, book fair and festival, discussion groups and more. AVAfest also includes tournament including pickle ball and golf. The activites are hosted in various locations around central Texas with some having online and virtual participation. AVAFest is produced by the Veterans Suicide Prevention Channel (VSPChannel). Discover it all at AVAFEST ...

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Good relations with VA streamlines Claims decision

VA Home Health Care sent the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) a request to contact a Vietnam era Army veteran in the lower Rio Grande Valley, who was receiving assistance from VA Home Health Care. The contact was requested as the veteran had not yet filed a VA disability compensation Claim and would need assistance to do so.

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