Military Veteran Peer Network (El Paso, Texas)

01/28/2023

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YOU can change your life AND the life of a child!! 💫

Come learn what Foster Care is all about! Our next Foster Care informational meeting is taking place at The Center on Tuesday, January 31st at 6 PM.

There is no need to RSVP! Feel free to reach us at (915) 259-6382 or [email protected] for additional details and be sure to visit epccinc.org/foster-care for more information on our Therapeutic and Specialized Foster Care Program.

Hope to see you there! ☺️

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01/27/2023

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Veteran Legal Series The PACT Act. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Save the Date: Veteran Law Series: The PACT Act

You can register now for the next installment of the Veteran Advocacy Project's Veteran Legal Series scheduled for Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Noon by Zoom.

https://trla-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7hNIJfIASfWGS210g7hRcQ

More details and flyer for distribution will follow.

Veterans Advocacy Project
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid

Apply for services by reaching out to one of our Veterans Advocacy Project Paralegals:

El Paso (915) 585-5142
Austin (512) 374-2753
Corpus Christi (361) 880-5435
Del Rio/ Eagle Pass (830) 774-8305
Rio Grande Valley (956) 447-4840
San Antonio (210) 212-3740
Laredo (956) 718-4602

You are invited to attend the latest installment of the Veteran Legal Series presented by the Veterans Advocacy Project of Texas RioGrande Legal Aid in which we will discuss the PACT Act.

01/27/2023

United American Veterans Organization Save the Date

Please save the date on your calendar for the next UAVO meeting to be held on February 22, 2023, 6pm, at VFW Post 8919 at 5535 Saluki Dr. El Paso Tx, 79925.

Attached is a membership form for those units that have not signed up yet

Roberto Garza
President
UAVO

01/27/2023

PACT Act Info

Understand the PACT Act

See if you have the listed presumptive conditions

01/27/2023

Reminder: UTEP Presents: Perspectives of Persons Experiencing Homelessness

We would like to invited you to UTEP’s Health & Hope/Salud & Esperanza - Photovoice Gallery. Premiering on Monday, January 30th at 5pm in the Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors, community room. Dr. Eva Moya, Associate Professor, will showcase images to elicit awareness and advocate for people experiencing homelessness.

As well as, project participants will share testimonies on the lived experiences in homelessness. A panel of subject matter experts will also be in attendance to include: Dr. Celina Beltran (San Vicente), Dr. Eva Moya (UTEP), Mr. Ben Miranda (Endeavors), and myself; also a special message from Senator Blanco.

What: Health & Hope / Salud & Esperanza Photovoice Gallery
A Call to Action: To elicit awareness and advocacy of
people experiencing homelessness in the El Paso community

Where: Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors
Community Room
1390 George Dieter #140
El Paso, TX 79936

When: Monday, January 30, 2023
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Please Share with you contacts and staff.
Drinks & appetizers will be served!

Register at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/salud-y-esperanza-tickets-511040344427

Kindest Regards,
Ismael Lopez, MSW
Outreach Director

01/27/2023

Our Clothing Closet is in need of some TLC! 🧥🧤🥾👖
Come volunteer at the Rescue Mission and invite your friends, coworkers or family! Replenishing and maintaining a quality clothing closet means keeping someone warm and comfortable this winter season!

Interested in volunteering? 💛
DM us, email [email protected] or call 915.532.2575 and ask for Cheryl to set up a Volunteer Appointment with us!

01/27/2023

Free tax filing assistance available at 24 locations in El PAso

Free tax filing assistance available at 24 locations in El PAso

Thursday marked the start of the 2023 tax season.El Pasoans who are filing this year can receive free tax preparation services.Internal Revenue Service certifi

01/26/2023

👉Call 915-742-0975 to reserve your child's spot during your next appointment at William Beaumont Army Medical Center!

01/26/2023

Photos from El Paso Animal Services's post

01/26/2023

01/26/2023

VA.gov | Veterans Affairs

VA.gov | Veterans Affairs

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

01/25/2023

County of El Paso Texas - Human Resources

Join the El Paso County team!

The EP County Juvenile Probation Department is currently hiring and Veterans are highly encouraged to apply.

Please visit https://www.epcounty.com/hr/careers to view job listings.

JUVENILE CORRECTIONS OFFICER (FEMALE)
JOB # 2022-00408

JUVENILE CORRECTIONS OFFICER (MALE)
JOB # 2022-00405

JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER (MALE & FEMALE)
JOB # 2022-01451

Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, gives you the right to access government records; and an officer for public information and the officer’s agent may not ask why you want them. All government information is presumed to be available to the public. View more information

01/25/2023

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Veteran Legal Series The PACT Act. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Save the Date: Veteran Law Series: The PACT Act

You can register now for the next installment of the Veteran Advocacy Project's Veteran Legal Series scheduled for Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 1100hrs MST by Zoom.

https://trla-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7hNIJfIASfWGS210g7hRcQ

More details and flyer for distribution will follow.

Veterans Advocacy Project
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid

Apply for services by reaching out to one of our Veterans Advocacy Project Paralegals:

El Paso (915) 585-5142
Austin (512) 374-2753
Corpus Christi (361) 880-5435
Del Rio/ Eagle Pass (830) 774-8305
Rio Grande Valley (956) 447-4840
San Antonio (210) 212-3740
Laredo (956) 718-4602

You are invited to attend the latest installment of the Veteran Legal Series presented by the Veterans Advocacy Project of Texas RioGrande Legal Aid in which we will discuss the PACT Act.

01/25/2023

Save the Date- Veteran & Caregiver Survivorship and Estate Planning Summit #2

El Paso County is hosting a County wide Veteran & Caregiver Survivorship and Estate Planning Summit on 22-23 March2023 to better prepare our Veterans and Caregivers in receiving benefits and planning for "end of life" requirements.

Save the date so you don't miss this event.

01/25/2023

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!! Texas RioGrande Legal Aids (TRLA) Veterans Advocacy Project is hosting a series of in person clinics for low-income veterans!

07 FEB 2023
14 MAR 2023

01/25/2023

OBTT Workshop

Attached is the flyers for the up coming workshop which will be held at the TX Workforce Solutions on 8941 Dyer St.

01/25/2023

Veterans at Breakfast

***Sponsored by the Veterans at Breakfast***

Stop by for Breakfast, Fellowship, Latest Veteran Info and Community news

Come Early and chat with old and new friends and bring a friend or two. Everyone is welcome and stop by and thank a Veteran on Thursday.

When: 26Jan23
Time: 0800-1000
Where: Veterans One Stop Center
9565 Diana Drive, 79924

01/24/2023

Check out one of our MVPN PSC's Natalie Castro being highlighted by Texas Veterans Commission.

Contact us if you are need of support, resources, etc. We are here for you!

01/24/2023

2023 UMC Volunteer Flyer

01/24/2023

US Army veteran from West Texas asks for 100 cards for her 100th birthday

US Army veteran asks for 100 cards for her 100th birthday

Lt. Col. Cecelia B. McKenzie will be 100 on Jan. 27 She requested the cards to help celebrate her milestone.

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/us-army-veteran-from-west-texas-asks-for-100-cards-for-her-100th-birthday/504-9e8db577-1f59-43b5-a4e0-0f0b3e40729d

Lt. Col. Cecelia B. McKenzie will be 100 on Jan. 27 She requested the cards to help celebrate her milestone.

01/24/2023

In response to the winter weather expected for Tuesday, January 24, 2023 the Enrique Moreno County Courthouse, county administrative offices and facilities will have a delayed start of business beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

01/23/2023

Pregnancy & Fatherhood Solutions

Pregnancy & Fatherhood Solutions

Pregnant? You are not alone...we care and we can help

01/23/2023

American Legion Auxiliary #36

3rd Annual 100 Mile Challenge
run or walk a total of 100 miles between 19Feb23 and 29May23

&

Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Dance
1400-2000
26March23

01/23/2023

UAVO Meeting

This month's meeting will be Jan 25th at 6 pm at American Legion Post 36, 3730 Shell Street, 79925. Please share the date and invite any organization you know of that may not be a part of the UAVO.

A goal of the UAVO is to grow this year, by growing and uniting we can accomplish much more to support our Veterans of the El Paso and surrounding communities. Thank you and I hope to see you all there.

V/r,

Roberto Garza Jr.
President
UAVO

01/23/2023

Online events
Texas Veteran Commission Event

Texas Veterans Commission Monthly Q&A via Zoom
Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:30PM for a TVC overview and Q&A session with representatives from each department.

Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Time: 12:30 - 1:30PM MST
Register here: https://rb.gy/jscle4

01/23/2023

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: TVC WVP Monthly Virtual Women Veterans Networking. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Online events

WVP Monthly Virtual Women Veterans Networking Meeting
Join us every 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:30PM to learn about a new resource and network with other women veterans.

Date: Thursday, February 9, 2023
Time: 12:30 - 1:30PM MST
Topic: Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtduCqqTsqHtX3gstFcjXtr-UAeNSNLI8e

Join us every 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:30PM to learn about a new resource and network with other women veterans.

01/23/2023

Online events

Women and Retirement: Take Charge of Your Financial Destiny
Are you aware that 43% of Women are more than likely to likely to live on an income BELOW the poverty level during retirement? Join us to discuss your options.

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Time: 12:00 - 1:30PM MST
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqd-yspjsrG9aBR5pcj09JvGtky1Mr6NF1

01/23/2023

Online events

Austin Bar Foundation Legal Assistance Project

Join TVC's Women Veterans Program & the Austin Bar Foundation to discuss DD214 upgrade topics and options.

Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Time: 12:30 - 2:00PM MST
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kdu-vrzktH9DH8HqP5LjK2wmyYtizmOv2

01/23/2023

Online events

New Year, Healthy Habits!

Join the WVP, HTK and MOVE! to discover Healthy Eating Habits

Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Time: 09:00 - 10:30AM MST
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtfuyvqT0vH9Bcn5xlKbMxDh_qCmjUIJUM

01/23/2023

We Hire Vets :: Texas Operation Welcome Home

We Hire Vets Application Submission Request (HOT!) *** (PLEASE READ)

Texas Veterans Leadership Program

My name is Rodney Washington of the Texas Workforce Commission. The State has an employer program called “We Hire Vets” that wishes to recognize and acknowledge employers and organizations that hire and employ at least a ten percent veteran staff, regardless of company size.

This recognition is free of charge and is reflected on jobs posted on the State website www.workintexas.com , as well as awards you physical and digital signage to reflect the designation. It also offers the chance (if wanted) to be recognized at a Texas Conference for Employers https://twc.texas.gov/texas-conference-employers and works on two fronts: it honors your organization for your commitment to hiring our Nation’s heroes and also incentivizes other organizations to do the same.

I am more than happy to assist in any way, one great thing about the award is that you can self-nominate for it using the link https://texasoperationwelcomehome.com/wehirevets-2/ . You can nominate different locations throughout the state if they have a differing Texas Tax ID and thus be honored for each location. I am here if you or your staff run into any issues and please let me know if you complete the form so I can inform my chain of command to be looking for your nomination.

FYI: The next We Hire Vets ceremony on 2/3/2023 at the Wyndham El Paso Airport - Woodlands Ballroom, 2027 Airway (Ceremony Starts at 840a) . Since my last email, my leadership is also requesting the following information:

• Company (employers) name
• Name of the person or person’s who will be accepting the decal and letters at the ceremony
• The percentage of veterans in their workforce.


I'm respectfully requesting this information by next Wednesday, 25 January!

Rodney Washington
Veterans Resource Coordinator
Texas Workforce Commission, TVLP
725 Custer Road, 1st Floor
Fort Bliss, Texas 79906
Temporary Cell- (915) 244-4675
Email - [email protected]

01/23/2023

Don’t miss out on our weekly Peer Support Groups.

All groups are geared towards building camaraderie, developing coping skills for PTS, anxiety, depression, stress, etc.

Surround yourself with like-minded individuals that have been where you’re at or are currently going through something similar.

We are truly here to support one another.

Contact MVPN PSC's for more info:
Shelia at [email protected]
Natalie at [email protected]

01/23/2023

Veterans at Breakfast

***Sponsored by the Veterans at Breakfast***

Stop by for Breakfast, Fellowship, Latest Veteran Info and Community news

Come Early and chat with old and new friends and bring a friend or two. Everyone is welcome and stop by and thank a Veteran on Thursday.

When: 26Jan23
Time: 0830-1030
Where: Veterans One Stop Center
9565 Diana Drive, 79924

Veterans at Breakfast

***Sponsored by the Veterans at Breakfast***

Stop by for Breakfast, Fellowship, Latest Veteran Info and Community news
Come Early and chat with old and new friends and bring a friend or two. Everyone is welcome and stop by and thank a Veteran on Thursday.

When: 28Sep22
Time: 0830-1030
Where: Veterans One Stop Center
9565 Diana Drive, 79924

01/23/2023

Military Peer Support Group
[email protected] 1800-1900
3210 Dyer Street
Amistad will be starting Peer Support Groups once a month. Their support group is open to veterans, spouses, surviving spouses, and active duty
POC: David Owens
915-298-1111
[email protected]

01/23/2023

MVPN: Youth MHFA (Mental Health First Aid)

You're invited to attend our in-person Youth MHFA Training

MHFA: Youth Mental Health First Aid
[email protected]
Link to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mvpn-youth-mhfa-mental-health-first-aid-tickets-425199712787

Identify. Understand. Respond

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you (the adult) how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in youths.

The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to youths who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

Mental Health First Aiders are…
Teachers, first responders and veterans. They’re neighbors, parents and friends. They’re people in recovery, and those supporting a loved one. They’re First Ladies and Mayors.

Mental Health First Aiders are anyone who wants to make their community healthier, happier and safer for all.

Youth MHFA: Mental Health First Aid

01/23/2023

Job Fair 01/25/2023

Workforce Borderplex Solutions is hosting a Job Fair

01/23/2023

Resource: TLTV Legal Clinic Calendar Updated Jan 17 2023

Please see an attached for the most current Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans (TLTV) legal clinics calendar.

This list is compiled and maintained by the State Bar of Texas. Most legal clinics require an appointment to attend. Veterans should contact the clinics directly for more information or to sign up.

01/21/2023

"Police Chief Gregory K. Allen's services will be held on Thursday and Friday. The community is invited to attend and pay their respects to a dedicated and respected leader. Rest in peace, Chief Allen; you will be greatly missed. "

01/21/2023

Women Veterans Meeting 21Jan23...

Always a good time when you're surrounded by strong females. Discussing topics that pertains to women Veterans and coming up with resolutions.

Thank you to Seniors Helping Seniors and Western Governors University for providing us with breakfast burritos, donuts and coffee for our meeting.