The free, Veterans Resource Fair and Back2School Supply Drive for military children will be held Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Tyler. The event is hosted by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) and UT Tyler’s Military Veterans Success Center. It will be held at UT Tyler University Center Ballroom, 3900 University Boulevard, Tyler.
“We are bringing this event to the Piney Woods of Texas for veterans and their families in that area. Come join us in Tyler, the Rose Capital of America, and we will connect you with the benefits and services veterans have earned,” said Texas Veterans Commission Executive Director and Army veteran Tom Palladino.
At the event, veterans and active military can:
- Talk with TVC’s team about disability compensation, health care and employment services. Please bring a copy of DD214 for help with your VA compensation claims
- Speak with VLB representatives on land, home and home improvement loan programs; state veterans homes and cemeteries
- Meet the local Military Veteran Peer Network members and other local veteran service organizations, including the VA
- Donate school supplies such as backpacks, notebooks, pens, tissues, etc.
- Enjoy dishes from local food trucks
This free event is open to veterans, active duty military and their families well as the general public.
Those wishing to attend may sign up in advance at https://tinyurl.com/25dbnyut
Helping veterans starts here. The Texas Veterans Commission advocates for and provides superior service to veterans that will significantly improve the quality of life for all Texas veterans, their families, and survivors. The TVC assists veterans with receiving their benefits, provides funding to agencies which provide direct services to veterans and administers the Hazlewood Act education benefits. Learn more at www.tvc.texas.gov .
