EL PASO, Texas ( KTSM ) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott awarded $2.4 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grants to El Paso and Midland veteran service organizations.
The grants were provided to support services as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations, according to the news release by Abbott’s Office
“Texas is proud to offer crucial services to support the brave men and women who selflessly served in our nation’s military,” said Governor Abbott. “From financial assistance, to support for homeless veterans, and more, these Fund for Veterans Assistance grants reinforce Texas’ support for our heroes so they can lead successful lives in our state. Texans are forever indebted to our veterans and their families for the sacrifices made for our state and our country.”
The following list is the grant recipients and the services they provide:
- Adult and Youth United Development Association El Paso:
- $190,000 grant for financial assistance
- $495,000 grant for Housing for Texas Heroes
- Child Crisis Center of El Paso: $197,000 grant for support services
- City of El Paso: $100,000 grant for transportation programs and services
- El Paso County: $300,000 grant for veteran treatment court program
- Project Amistad:
- $300,000 grant for financial assistance
- $100,000 grant for clinical counseling
- The Salvation Army– El Paso: $250,000 grant for homeless veteran support
- The Salvation Army– Midland: $260,000 grant for homeless veteran support
- YWCA El Paso del Norte Region: $300,000 grant for support services