The Veterans Center of North Texas is a volunteer based 501 (c) nonprofit organization founded in 2014. The mission of the Veterans Center of North Texas to prevent homelessness in our Veteran Community. For Veterans that are experiencing homelessness we provide immediate assistance to locate shelter and stabilize them in our communities. In all cases our goal is to characterize Veteran needs, determine the underlying causes and provide assistance through information, referral and direct assistance to help create productive lifestyles in our communities.
Veterans and their families contact the Veterans Center through face-to-face visits as well as email introductions. Through our research and over 8 years of experience serving Veterans and their families we have found there is a general lack of knowledge of the services available to Veterans in our communities. Our current environment is devastating for many of our Veterans and their families. Runaway inflation is a key factor that is significantly impacting our Veteran Community. Rent, utilities, transportation and food expenses are challenging our low income Veteran families. Our goal is to provide resources and assistance to help our Veterans meet the challenges presented by our communities.
The mission of the Veterans Center of North Texas is to assist Veterans and their families to navigate through the network of public and private agencies to obtain assistance, services and support to establish and maintain productive lifestyles within our North Texas communities.
When a Veteran and their family visit or contact the Veterans Center of North Texas a detailed intake interview is conducted to verify their status, identify their stated needs and document the underlying issues and driving factors causing the issues. Through information, referral and direct assistance we attempt to assist the Veteran to regain stability in the community.
For Veterans that are experiencing homelessness we strive to provide immediate short-term shelter, while a long-term solution is determined. Our goal is to assist homeless Veterans to regain long-term stability in the community. We partner with multiple agencies to assist our homeless population reestablish productive lifestyles including housing, employment, transportation, physical and mental health and food stability.
Overall, the Veterans Center of North Texas has been able to serve approximately 1000 Veterans and family members annually. Our goal is always to provide the best services possible with dignity and always without charge!
The Veterans Center of North Texas is a Volunteer based organization. In order to continue to serve our Veteran community we have two primary needs: Volunteers and funds to support our Veteran programming budget. All funds derived though North Texas Giving Day will directly support Veteran support services in the form of temporary emergency financial assistance during emergency situations and additional referral programs.
The Veterans Center of North Texas strongly embraces inclusion, diversity and equality. We welcome Volunteers from all backgrounds. Our doors are open to Veterans of all ages, services, discharge type as well as race, ethnicity or lifestyle. Our Veteran client base is represented by over 60% minorities. Nearly 80% of our clients are disabled and are striving to live on very limited incomes.
Organization name
Veterans Center of North Texas
Causes
Employment & Workforce Development, Housing, Shelter & Homelessness, Veterans
Operating Budget
$250,000 - $499,999
Counties Served
Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, Rockwall, Tarrant
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
900 East Park Blvd Suite 170