Veteran Services

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Preventing Homelessness for Our Heroes

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 are proud to introduce our Forward Home Initiative. This program provides crucial one-time financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities, helping to prevent homelessness and stabilize the lives of our veterans and their families.

These programs are funded by grants from the Texas Veterans Commission. In addition to the programs managed by the City’s Neighborhood Services Department Community Action Partners, there are other programs available throughout Tarrant County to support veterans and their families. Below are just some of the programs available to veterans:

  • Forward Home Veteran Assistance Grant
  • CLC Inc, COIN (Combatants Overcoming Income Needs)
  • CLC Inc, HARTH (Home Adjustment Program)
  • CLC Inc, Veteran Programs
  • Endeavors, Fort Worth - Veteran Supportive Services (VSS)
  • Fort Worth Vet Center- Veteran Services
  • Continuing the Climb Reentry Job Fairs
  • Veterans Crisis Line
  • U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

 

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Texas Veterans Commission Awards $300,000 to Fort Worth for Veteran Support Services, Part of $4.2 Million in Regional Grants

Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Commissioner Chuck Wright presented the City of Fort Worth with a check for $300,000 on September 26, 2024, to assist veterans and their families by providing essential services to help them transition to civilian life and enhance their well-being. Additionally, these funds will support home modifications, mental health programs, homeless veteran services, and more. Neighborhood Services Director Kacey Bess and City of Fort Worth Veteran Affairs Officer Joaquin Castillo proudly accepted the checks from TVC.

TVC awarded $4.2 million in grants to 15 North Texas organizations, which are estimated to serve approximately 3,900 #TexasVeterans and their families.   


 

Forward Home Program

This program helps veterans, surviving spouses and their families by providing them with one-time rental/mortgage and utility payments to prevent homelessness. 

 

  • One-Time Rent Payments: Immediate financial aid to cover overdue rent, ensuring veterans and their families can remain in their homes.
  • Mortgage Assistance: Support to manage mortgage payments, protecting homeownership for those who have served our nation.
  • Utility Bill Coverage: Assistance with utility bills, ensuring essential services remain uninterrupted for veteran households. 

 

Together, we can ensure that no veteran or their family has to face homelessness. Let’s honor their service by providing the support they deserve.

 

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Fort Worth Veterans Affairs Office

Vision: Make Fort Worth a more veteran-friendly city by streamlining services and resources for all veterans and their families.

Mission: The City of Fort Worth Veterans Affairs Office aims to provide support for Fort Worth residents and employees who are veterans, active duty, or guard/reserves, their families, and the wider military-affiliated community. By collaborating with federal, state, and local initiatives and programs, the Office strives to serve as a central point of contact for resources for those who have served or are serving our country.

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This program is supported by grants from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance.

 

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The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families.

Eligibility

  • Must reside in Tarrant County. Eligible veterans include:
    • Veteran who lives in Tarrant County regardless of era or character discharge.
    • A military person who is on active duty.
    • National Guard.
    • Reservists.
  • Household income is at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).
  • Provide veteran status documentation
  • Provide income documentation.
  • U.S. Citizen or have legal residency, picture ID and Social Security card
  • Forward Home additional criteria:
    • Copy of utility bills (water, electricity, gas or lease).

Depending upon the number of requests, funding for some programs may be limited or unavailable.

 

How to Apply

How to Apply:

  • • Obtain a Veterans Assistance application form by emailing Ruby.Rubio@fortworthtexas.gov
  • • Complete the application form and submit the required documentation.
    • Our dedicated team will review your application and respond promptly to provide the assistance you need.