The City of Fort Worth recognizes the sacrifices made by Texas veterans and their families. To honor their service and ensure they receive the support they deserve, we offer programs for veterans that provide crucial one-time financial assistance for rent, mortgage and utilities, helping to prevent homelessness and stabilize the lives of our veterans and their families.
Our veteran programs are funded by grants from the Texas Veterans Commission. In addition to the programs managed by the Neighborhood Services Department's Community Action Partners, other programs are available throughout Tarrant County to support veterans and their families.
The City of Fort Worth has two programs that may assist with emergency financial relief and housing repairs to eligible veterans and their families.
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Texas Veterans Commission awards $640,000 to City of Fort Worth
The Texas Veterans Commission, through its Fund for Veterans’ Assistance, awarded $7.7 million in grants to 28 veteran service organizations across the North Texas DFW region, in August 2026.
As part of this funding, the City of Fort Worth received $640,000 to help veterans with rent, mortgage, and utility payments, supporting efforts to prevent homelessness and promote housing stability.
These funds will help provide critical services for veterans and surviving spouses, including rental and mortgage assistance, financial support, and other essential resources.
The check presentation was held at the historic courthouse in Waxahachie, Texas. TVC Commissioner Chuck Wright presented the check to Michelle Doonkeen, Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services overseeing the Community Services Division, and Ruby Rubio, Senior Human Services Specialist overseeing the Veteran Services Program within the Neighborhood Services Department.
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