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TVC Health Care Advocate Shonda Roy in Beaumont got a “High 5” in the Houston VA newsletter for the caring assistance she provided a veteran’s surviving spouse. The VA Houston High Fives newsletter stated “Shonda did an exceptional job helping a grieving spouse trying to obtain the Veteran’s DD 214,
Marine Corps veteran Jim Moniz visited the Waco American Job Center (AJC) on June 25, 2024 seeking employment assistance. Once identified by the AJC staff as eligible for TVC Veterans Employment Services, the veteran secured an appointment with TVC Veteran Career Advisor and Air Force veteran Paul Bilunas. Together, they
Above is Isaac Marquez-Diaz with Workforce Solutions mascot Job Fair-Con. A job fair in a water park? It may seem unconventional; but, pairing fun and family friendly with a job fair drew nearly 600 job seekers, including families; plus, 74 vendors to TVC’s Job Fair-Con at Kalahari Resorts and Convention
The Centurion Military Alliance (CMA) honored TVC Veteran Employment Services (VES) South Texas District Outreach Coordinator and Army veteran Laurie Pimentel-Johnson with the CMA Legacy Award. Presented to her on July 26, 2024, the award recognized Pimentel-Johnson effectiveness and success in assisting service members to transition to civilian life. “The
“When we arrive at the office, we know it’s possible to have clients waiting outside the door to speak to us in addition to our scheduled appointments,” said Alan Smith, Milam County Accredited Veteran Service Officer and US Army retired. He arrives with his office partner and wife Crystal. Together
Veterans and their beneficiaries should never pay for assistance in filing disability compensation benefits claims. The VA and TVC warn veterans that they are often targets of companies and individuals known as claims predators. Claims predators often try to unlawfully charge a fee to help prepare and consult on
At the recent Texas Municipal Court Education Center Conference, held on August 1-2, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas, Texas Veterans Commission’s Veteran Mental Health Department’s Justice Involved Veteran Program Managers, Cynthia Gray and Terri Williams along with Municipal Court Judge Bonnie Townsend, had the opportunity to call attention to the
In a single year (FY 2023), the Health Care Advocacy Department closed over 19,400 cases in which a veteran came to them with a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) related medical issue. Additionally, HCAD saved veterans a combined total of over $1.58M by resolving issues with VHA and non-VHA billings. Health
Althea Williams embraced her calling, defied the norm and joined the Army at age 39. In doing so, Williams, who has an MBA, left a career in small business development and public policy research. She went on to deployment in Afghanistan. After service, Williams founded She Vets It. An online
What was once fatigues or dress uniforms can be transformed into a handmade, custom wreath with Wreaths by Nicole P. “These wreaths are not just a decoration. Each tells a story and honors military service,” said Nicole Pompei, owner and founder of Wreaths by Nicloe P. “As a veteran of
