Military Veteran Peer Network (El Paso, Texas)

07/25/2021

There's a New Wave of Scammers Targeting VA Home Loans

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/07/14/theres-new-wave-of-scammers-targeting-va-home-loans.html

A new version of an old scam resurfaces, and it is draining the wallets of many veterans.

07/25/2021

Federal funding erases debt, helps EPCC students complete degrees

https://www.facebook.com/122546656423/posts/10160053926406424/

More than $3 million of debt students owed to EPCC was cleared for students using federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF). EPCC’s New Beginnings Program eliminated outstanding balances for around 4,700 students who were enrolled during the pandemic in Spring, Summer, and Fall o...

07/24/2021

07/24/2021

https://www.facebook.com/164343473415/posts/10159350832513416/?substory_index=0

Beginning on August 1, 2021, eligible GI Bill students, in their last term, will have the option to take additional classes to bring their course load to full-time and receive a full-time monthly housing allowance.

This new "round out" rule can be applied in your last term if you are taking classes that are approved for your program of education. Classes approved for a program of education means those that can be used to satisfy the graduation requirements of the program as specified in the curriculum. Classes that have been previously completed cannot be used to round out the student’s course load.

VA encourages students to work with their School Certifying Official to plan out their course load. For questions or assistance with your GI Bill benefits, please contact the Education Call Center at 888-442-4551 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.

07/24/2021

To any fellow veterans that is looking for a contract job as a Field Survery Technician for less than 12 months, there's an opportunity for you. No experience is required and training will be conducted in Ogden, UT.

Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. 4 week work intervals, 3 day weekends, company vehicle provided.

Send me a email I have a poc
[email protected]

07/24/2021

https://www.facebook.com/164343473415/posts/10159346003183416/?substory_index=0

As the spouse or dependent child of a Veteran or service member, we understand the challenges that may come from caring for a Veteran. VA is here to provide you with the resources and programs you need, developed to guide caregivers and provide you with ultimate support.

Learn more about the services, benefits, and programs available to you as a caregiver or how to help a Veteran find benefits by visiting: https://www.va.gov/family-member-benefits/

07/23/2021

ONE Gas, Inc. | Career Fair

***Job Fair***

Texas Gas Service

Texas Gas Service hiring for 20 open positions

Positions include field technicians, rates analysts, market development representatives, distribution inspectors, engineering technicians and volume control analysts.

To register and submit a resume visit...
https://careerfair.onegas.com/

07/23/2021

Sign Up: Ready To Work Webinars - Formstack

Workforce Solutions Borderplex

READY TO WORK FREE WEBINAR SERIES

March 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Zoom Platform

EVENT DESCRIPTION

STAND OUT TO EMPLOYERS. FIND A JOB NOW!

Finding a job NOW is your priority and ours. Workforce Solutions Borderplex wants to help boost your skills, make you more marketable, and stand out above the competition to employers. Our Ready to Work Webinar series is here to help you do just that by getting you prepped and prepared for the new virtual landscape of job hunting. We have new topics every single week.



To register for a class, sign up HERE.

https://borderplexjobs.formstack.com/forms/ready_to_work_webinars

07/23/2021

***Job Fair***

Multi-Industry Drive-Thru Job Fair Featuring Various Positions

Workforce Solutions Borderplex (WSB) Solutions Crew will be present to assist with jobseeker resources.

When: Tuesday, July 27th
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Kelly Food Pantry
915 N. Florence

07/23/2021

Open Closet: Professional attire Appointment reservation form

***Resource Fair***

Assistance with interview skills and coaching will be offered, as well as Open Closet for professional attire consultation.

Workforce Solutions Borderplex (WSB) will be present to assist with jobseeker resources.

When: Saturday, July 24th
Where: Borderland Rainbow Center
2714 Wyoming Avenue
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Register at http://bit.ly/opncls724

Make a reservation for trying on clothes at our next Open Closet event. Fitting rooms are private, air conditioned and will have a full-length mirror. Your appointment time is reserved for 30 minutes. Please pick your top 3 times. We will attempt to accommodate all requests, but may have to ask you....

07/23/2021

Riding the Summer Wave Job Fair.

What a great event to be a part of. To be able to inform the SMVF Community about who we are and the resources we provide is always a great day!

07/23/2021

Come join the 9/11 Heroes Run-El Paso. If you don't want to run/walk. You can always volunteer. Trust me you don't want to miss out on this event.

To register for the run click on this link:

https://www.travismanion.org/events/911-heroes-run/2021-el-paso-tx/

To volunteer send me an email or register through the link above.
[email protected]

Come join the 9/11 Heroes Run-El Paso. If you don't want to run/walk. You can always volunteer. Trust me you don't want to miss out on this event.

To register for the run click on this link:

https://www.travismanion.org/events/911-heroes-run/2021-el-paso-tx/

To volunteer send me an email or register through the link above.
[email protected]

07/23/2021

Careers

***Job Opportunity***

Texas Veterans Commission has 2 new Job Postings:

TVC Claims Benefit Advisor-Strike Force Team (Part-Time) - Location – Waco VA Regional Office - Job Posting #00016230 - Job Posted 07/22- Open Until Filled

TVC Claims Benefit Advisor- Location- College Station VA OPC- Job Posting #00016189- Job Posted- 7/22-08/05/2021

Please visit their Career Page
https://www.tvc.texas.gov/careers/ for all the details

The Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System, or CAPPS, is the official name of the statewide system used by TVC for employment applications. CAPPS provides a single software solution for Texas state agencies and veterans alike.

07/23/2021

Ride the Summer Wave Job Fair

07/22/2021

How awesome is this! Inspired by the movie.
Look what you can achieve by joining our YarnAHolics Group. You may not have the skills to make something like this now but you might some day. Doesn't hurt to try and learn. Join us! Email us for more details on when we host our group.

How awesome is this! Inspired by the movie.
Look what you can achieve by joining our YarnAHolics Group. You may not have the skills to make something like this now but you might some day. Doesn't hurt to try and learn. Join us! Email us for more details on when we host our group.

07/22/2021

The City of El Paso Parks & Recreation Department in partnership with the EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT will give away several baseball and softball kits. The baseball kits will be distributed on Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on a first come-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

Children can get their kits and interact directly with their Police Officers and Parks & Recreation staff with some special guests.

07/22/2021

9/11 Heroes Run - Honor the Fallen

Still looking for volunteers, so if you are interested in being part of an awesome event send me an email or simply register through the link.
[email protected]

Run, volunteer, donate, and cheer but most of all: honor. The 9/11 Heroes Run - a 5K for the 9K who have lost their lives since 9/11.

07/22/2021

Meet your El Paso 9/11 Heroes Run Committee Members:
Hi, my name is Gabby Miranda. I am a spouse of a Veteran and I am serving as the Registration Manager. I am happy to be apart of this committee because it supports out Nation's heroes.
Fun Fact: I have never ran a 5k or a marathon.

07/22/2021

Not only does Alfonso support the SMVF Community by providing info about their education benefits but he is also volunteering his time being on the committee for the 9/11 Heroes Run El Paso.

Meet your El Paso 9/11 Heroes Run Committee Members:

Hello, my name is Alfonso, and I serve as the Photography Manager for the El Paso 9/11 Heros Run. I currently serve as an Infantry Officer in the Army National Guard/Military Enrollment Counselor with Grand Canyon University. I was first introduced to the Travis Manion Foundation for the 2019 Heros run. As a local El Pasoan, this is just another way to give back to my local community and our military family. I am thrilled to be a part of this year's race committee.

07/22/2021

Catch 22 Peer Support, LLC
Derrick Iozzio
https://catch22peersupportllc.com/
https://www.savevets.org/

07/22/2021

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 x1
Text 838255
veteranscrisisline.net

Emergence Health Network 24hr Crisis Line: 915-779-1800

MVPN Weekly SITREP:

Derrick Iozzio
Volunteer Coordinator
Catch 22 Peer Support, LLC
915-206-9185
[email protected]
https://catch22peersupportllc.com/

Veterans One Stop Center
If you want to make an appointment for mental health services (or any of the other agencies) at the Veterans One Stop Center please call:
915-747-3590 or
915-229-5456

If you have any other questions (want to volunteer with MVPN, want to join a peer support group, need resources, etc.) please feel free to contact the MVPN Peer Service Coordinators.

Shelia Anthony
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 915-319-3811
or
Natalie Castro
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 915-478-4147

Reminder anyone (individuals, organizations, etc.) can attend the Military Cultural Competence Training. It is not just for volunteers.

07/22/2021

Timeline Photos

After you file your disability benefits claim, VA may ask Veterans to have a claim exam, otherwise known as a compensation and pension, or C&P, exam. This exam will help VA rate your disability.

There are several "good to know" things to help prepare you for your claim exam that may answer some of your questions. Visit: https://www.va.gov/disability/va-claim-exam/

07/21/2021

El Paso and community partners offer largest in-person job fair of 2021

El Paso and community partners offer largest in-person job fair of 2021

The City of El Paso along with Workforce Solutions Borderplex and Western Technical College are hosting the largest in-person job fair on Friday. The event will take place at Western Technical College from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. with more than 100 employers offering a wide range of positions, including....

07/21/2021

Photos from You EAt I EAt food pantry's post

07/21/2021

Anything helps, if you are able to assist we are greatly appreciative. All donations are going towards our SMVF Community. Thank you in advance.

Anything helps, if you are able to assist we are greatly appreciative. All donations are going towards our SMVF Community. Thank you in advance.

07/21/2021

Mark your calendars! The Veterans One Stop Center, Military Veteran Peer Network, SUD, CHW, and Emergence will be hosting an End of Summer Resource Fair for service members, Veterans, and their families.

We will have 20 vendors available to discuss employment opportunities, rental/utility assistance, disability claims, mental health resources and more.

We will be handing out school items to those with school age children.

Oh yeah almost forgot!....We will also have a car show taking place outside. You don’t want to miss out... so again MARK your calendars...SAVE the date.

We will see you then!

When: August 21, 2021
Time: 1000-1300
Where: Veterans One Stop Center
9565 Diana Drive, El Paso

Mark your calendars! The Veterans One Stop Center, Military Veteran Peer Network, SUD, CHW, and Emergence will be hosting an End of Summer Resource Fair for service members, Veterans, and their families.

We will have 20 vendors available to discuss employment opportunities, rental/utility assistance, disability claims, mental health resources and more.

We will be handing out school items to those with school age children.

Oh yeah almost forgot!....We will also have a car show taking place outside. You don’t want to miss out... so again MARK your calendars...SAVE the date.

We will see you then!

When: August 21, 2021
Time: 1000-1300
Where: Veterans One Stop Center
9565 Diana Drive, El Paso

07/20/2021

Please consider in donating blood on July 30 or 31 during the American Red Cross' Healing El Paso Blood Drive.

Schedule your appointment at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/

Donate Blood, Platelets or Plasma. Give Life | Red Cross Blood
The Red Cross is following FDA blood donation eligibility guidance for those who receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

If you receive a vaccine, knowing the name of the manufacturer (e.g. Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson and Johnson) is important in determining your eligibility.
www.redcrossblood.org

Please consider in donating blood on July 30 or 31 during the American Red Cross' Healing El Paso Blood Drive.

Schedule your appointment at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/

Donate Blood, Platelets or Plasma. Give Life | Red Cross Blood
The Red Cross is following FDA blood donation eligibility guidance for those who receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

If you receive a vaccine, knowing the name of the manufacturer (e.g. Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson and Johnson) is important in determining your eligibility.
www.redcrossblood.org

07/20/2021

2021 El Paso Back to School Tax Free Weekend Dates

https://klaq.com/2021-el-paso-back-to-school-tax-free-dates/

What to know about tax-free weekend

07/20/2021

Use your GI Bill benefits to start a business? Lawmakers push pilot program

Use your GI Bill benefits to start a business? Lawmakers push pilot program

07/19/2021

***JOB OPPORTUNITY***
For more information contact: [email protected]

***JOB OPPORTUNITY***
For more information contact: [email protected]

07/19/2021

***JOB OPPORTUNITY***

07/19/2021

***JOB OPPORTUNITY***
Army Community Service is having a Hiring Fair as well as a Hiring Fair Prep Class to get you ready for an employer.
Contact information on flyers*

07/19/2021

***JOB OPPORTUNITY***

***JOB OPPORTUNITY***

07/19/2021

***JOB OPPORTUNITY***

***JOB OPPORTUNITY***

07/19/2021

Job fair this Wednesday 7/21! Or stop by the office before! 1201 Airway Blvd. Ste B-2b El Paso, TX 79925