VA is hosting a free virtual event in South Texas for all veterans, service members, caregivers, and survivors. Register for 1-on-1 personalized assistance for: VA Benefits, VA Healthcare, Crisis Resources, Community Services and more. Register here. Select your day and time. The event takes place November 16-18 from 10 am to 3 pm. Hurry, appointments are limited. 

The yearly statewide Hiring Red White and You! Job Fairs for active duty, transitioning service members, veterans and spouses happen November 4th. Listen in and learn how to find the job fair near you and how to register for workshops to help you get ready. Find all the job fair locations here. Workshops can be found on the Texas Veterans Commission events calendar here.

Now is the time to apply for a 2022-2023 Fund for Veterans' Assistance Grant. Applications must be in by Nov 3, 2021. Apply Here. We have two grantees on this program, NPower talks about FREE technology training for Veterans and Spouses. While Easter Seals Houston, discusses their Mental Health Grant which includes service dog training. Check out all this year's grantees right here. 

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you'll see men and women wearing pink everywhere, as a reminder that regular screenings and early detection are keys to fighting breast cancer. Join Texas Veterans Commission as we talk with two breast cancer survivors, learn about a Grunt Style cancer survivor retreat and talk with a VA Women Veterans program manager about VA medical services for women veterans.  Get more info about those VA services here.

This show explains how the Veterans Mental Health Department works with community partners. We meet Felix Rodriguez, Veteran County Service Officer, and veteran business owners who start up in 2022 can save money on certain fees for a five year period. For information on Texas Veterans Commission services, Go Here.  Fill out the contact form link at the top of the page and tell us what you need. Veteran County Service offices are here. The Entrepreneur program is here.

Texas Veterans Commission is now taking applications for next season's Fund for Veterans' Assistance Grants. Veteran serving nonprofits start working on those applications now by going here. Applications are due Nov. 3, 2021. How much do you need? What would you do with the money? Listen in for some pointers from current grantees. 

Now is the time for veteran serving nonprofits and local governments to apply for a Fund for Veterans' Assistance Grant. Thanks to the Texas Lottery we give away millions in grants every year to organizations serving veterans and their families. Applications must be in by Nov. 3, 2021.  Get applications and information right here. On this show we'll introduce you to Skillpoint Alliance, one of this year's General Assistance grantees, listen and learn about the free skills training they offer veterans. 

Sept 22, the American Legion Hybrid Career Fair is finally happening, you have one more chance to get in on a Virtual Prep Workshop, Register here for the Sept. 21st class. New Veteran Entrepreneurs can soon get a break on the business formation tax and certain filing fees. Contact a Business Consultant here.  And it is now time for veteran serving non profits to apply for next year's Fund for Veterans' Assistance Grants. All that info on one show!!!!!

There is still time to sign up to attend this very important Veteran Virtual Suicide Awareness and Prevention Townhall. It is open to everyone. Veterans, family members, friends of veterans and the community in general are encouraged to attend. Register right here!

Texas Veterans Commission is taking part in a Suicide Awareness and Prevention Townhall on September 17. Listen in for a preview of information that can benefit everyone.  Register here for the 10 am - 11:30 am event. Plus registration continues for the American Legion Hybrid Career Fair.  Register here. An extra virtual preparation workshop has been added on September 21 from 10 am - Noon.. Register here.