Cass County Veterans to Benefit from $300K State Grant

Cass County veterans and their families will soon receive much-needed financial support, thanks to a $300,000 grant awarded by the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA). This funding is part of a broader initiative announced by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, which includes over $1.4 million distributed to eight East Texas organizations. These grants aim to provide critical services to veterans and their families across 38 counties, supporting more than 690 veterans.

Governor Abbott expressed Texas' unwavering support for its veterans, saying;

"Texas will always stand with the brave men and women who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. These Fund for Veterans' Assistance grants will provide financial support and other crucial services to veterans and their families in East Texas. Texas is home to more veterans than any other state, and we will continue to support them to help ensure our nation's heroes prosper for generations to come."

The Cass County grant will provide direct financial assistance to local veterans, helping ease burdens related to housing, bills, and other essential needs. This funding is part of TVC’s mission to support Texas veterans through a wide range of services, from emergency financial help to housing modifications, transportation, legal services, and more.

Cass County’s $300,000 grant is one of eight distributed in East Texas. Other recipients include Deep East Texas Council of Governments and Economic Development District, which received $70,000 for financial assistance, and Habitat for Humanity of Smith County, awarded $250,000 for home modifications. The grant presentations were made in Tyler, Texas, at Habitat for Humanity of Smith County, marking the sixth stop of the ongoing "Grants Across Texas" tour, which continues through mid-October.

Veterans in Cass County and across Texas who need assistance can find more information on available services and organizations by visiting the Texas Veterans Commission's website at https://tvc.texas.gov/fund.

The Cass County Texas Veterans Commission Office is located in Linden at 604 Hwy 8 N, with office hours of 8 - 5 Monday - Friday, the office is closed from noon - 1 each day for lunch. Call 903-756-2551, or visit the website at co.cass.tx.us.

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