Veterans and their families are getting some help from an organization that helps military members find jobs in Texas (Click here), among other things.
Gov. Rick Perry recently announced that the Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars will receive $1 million from the Fund for Veterans Assistance to help provide veterans and their families emergency assistance with household, vehicle, childcare, medical and personal expenses.
"Our veterans have willingly risked great personal harm to secure the rights and freedoms we cherish and to make the world a safer, more secure place to live," he said. "As they serve, or when they return home, they deserve an extra measure of assistance."
The Texas Legislature created the Fund for Veterans Assistance to provide grants to local communities to address veterans' needs and enhance or improve existing veterans' assistance programs.
The fund is administered by the Texas Veterans Commission, which helps local veterans and their families with claims, veterans' employment services and veterans' education.
"Gov. Perry continues to demonstrate his concern for the well-being of Texas veterans, and his support of the Texas Veterans Commission’s Fund for Veterans Assistance helps us provide much needed assistance to the brave service members and their families through this first grant today and future grants," Brigadier General Karen Rankin, chair of the Texas Veterans Commission, said.
The Texas VFW Foundation helps veterans and their families by promoting programs that raise awareness and educate the public about the sacrifices made by the nation's veterans, as well as the unique special needs resulting from their service.
The VFW offers such services as support for families during long deployments, relief in emergency financial situations, assistance with medical claims related to military service, employment assistance and job training, and scholarships for the children of veterans.
"This is a historic day for Texas veterans," General Ray Grona, Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars Adjutant, said. "The Texas VFW Foundation would like to express our appreciation to Gov. Perry, members of the Texas Legislature, especially Sen. Leticia Van De Putte and Rep. Chris Turner, and the Texas Veterans Commission for this grant, which will improve the lives of thousands of our state's veterans."
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