The Voice of Texas Veterans

By Texas Veterans Commission

Helping Veterans Starts Here! This podcast highlights services of the Texas Veterans Commission, which assists veterans in obtaining all the state and federal benefits they have earned. Veterans, fami... more

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The podcast currently has 292 episodes available.

The Voice of Texas Veterans episodes:

September 22, 2024 Apply for a TVC Grant Now!
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 made it this year. They offer FREE custom made wheelchairs to qualified Texas Veterans. Listen in!
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September 13, 2024 The Austin Veteran Arts Festival 2024 is Coming!
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

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August 30, 2024 Suicide Prevention Month 2024
#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
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August 23, 2024 Introducing Another Veteran Entrepreneur
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 thriving business. Veteran Entrepreneurs get help here.
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August 16, 2024 Marriage Management is a Real Thing!
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 Directory

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August 08, 2024 Veterans Treatment Court
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
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August 02, 2024 More FVA Grantees Lending a Hand
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.

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July 25, 2024 Grants Across Texas is Coming!
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 working to expand transportation services for veterans in seven counties.
Find Grantees Here

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July 18, 2024 Did I Just See An MVPN Car Go By?
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 Coordinator Here: https://veteransmentalhealth.texas.gov/military-veteran-peer-network/
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July 12, 2024 Lampasas Entrepreneur Summit 2.0
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.

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FAQs about The Voice of Texas Veterans:

How many episodes does The Voice of Texas Veterans have?

The podcast currently has 292 episodes available.