About CTVHCS “The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) is a Joint Commission accredited, complexity level 1-A facility serving Veterans in 39 counties in Central Texas. CTVHCS has two medical centers located in Temple and Waco; a stand-alone multispecialty clinic in Austin; five community based outpatient clinics in Brownwood, Cedar Park, College Station, PalestineContinue reading “Central Texas Veterans Health Care System”
Category Archives: Veterans
Heroes Night Out
About HNO “Heroes Night Out is a non-profit community based organization that is dedicated to enhancing and supporting Service Members, Veterans, First Responders and their family members through programs and services in a caring, safe, family-friendly environment; which is immersed with peers and battle buddies. Through this model of peer-to-peer interaction, HNO is able toContinue reading “Heroes Night Out”
The Dog Alliance
About The Dog Alliance “We provide service dogs for veterans who are challenged by the visible and invisible wounds of war. We provide therapy dogs to reduce stress in the workplace, the airport, the courts and schools. We bring joy to patients in nursing homes and hospitals. We provide self-esteem building summer camps for kidsContinue reading “The Dog Alliance”
Texas Military Forces Historical Foundation
About TMFHF “The Texas Military Forces Historical Foundation is the nonprofit, 501(c)(3) educational and fundraising organization that supports the development of The Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry, Austin, TX.” https://www.tmfhf.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Greeter/Front Desk Volunteer Gallery Attendants Tour Guide Administrative Volunteer Cataloging/Archive/Research Assistant Volunteer Exhibit Building & Maintenance Special Event Volunteer Volunteer Requirements TMFHF doesContinue reading “Texas Military Forces Historical Foundation”
Team Rubicon
About Team Rubicon “Team Rubicon serves communities by mobilizing veterans to continue their service, leveraging their skills and experience to help people prepare, respond, and recover from disasters and humanitarian crises.” https://teamrubiconusa.org/mission/ Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer to deploy to help domestically and internationally in times of disaster or crisis. Volunteer Requirements Submit a volunteer application, andContinue reading “Team Rubicon”
Team Red, White & Blue (RWB) Austin
About Team RWB Austin “Every year, more than 250,000 active duty service members transition out of the military, joining the 3.5 million post-9/11 veterans already living in communities nationwide. They face many challenges including isolation, weight gain, lack of purpose, and other health issues. Team Red, White & Blue is the antidote to the isolationContinue reading “Team Red, White & Blue (RWB) Austin”
Soldiers’ Angels
About Soldiers’ Angels “The mission of Soldiers’ Angels is to provide aid and comfort to the men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, their families, and a growing veteran population.” https://soldiersangels.org/about-us.html Volunteer Opportunities Adopt-A-Family Team: Provide holiday support to military and veteran families Angel Bakers Team: Send monthlyContinue reading “Soldiers’ Angels”
Austin Bar Association
About ABA “The Austin Bar Association is made up of more than 4,300 attorneys within the Austin-area. The Austin Bar prides itself on a long-standing commitment to provide attorneys continuing legal education, networking and social opportunities, along with service to the community.” https://www.austinbar.org/about-the-bar-association/ Volunteer Opportunities American Gateways: Meet with women seeking immigration asylum at Hutto Residential Detention Center. VolunteerContinue reading “Austin Bar Association”
Caritas of Austin
About Caritas “Caritas of Austin believes that when every person has a stable place to call home, they can realize their full potential and contribute to our community. We build wellbeing by making sure that people have a safe home, access to healthy groceries, jobs that provide a reliable living wage, and educational opportunities toContinue reading “Caritas of Austin”
Green Doors
About Green Doors “Founded in 1990 by a formerly homeless young woman, Green Doors’ mission is to prevent and help end homelessness and poverty housing for those working to achieve independent living in Central Texas.” https://www.greendoors.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Landscape a home Distribute food at the food pantry Share your holiday cheer Assist with fundraising activities PlanContinue reading “Green Doors”
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