Military Veteran Peer Network (El Paso, Texas)

11/24/2025

New Career Opportunity with HCAD in El Paso, TX!

To find Texas Veterans Commission job postings, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/403/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en


To find Texas Veterans Commission career page, https://tvc.texas.gov/careers/

11/21/2025

Another burial for an Unattended Veteran, USN E3 Lawrence Tracy. He had no known family but he wasn't alone in the end. He was surrounded by family.
We were also fortunate to have a friend that knew him and was able to provide a picture of Lawrence and tell us some things about him.

11/21/2025

No hero should be alone for the holidays! Each holiday season, nonprofit Luke’s Wings provides emergency travel planning and airline tickets for wounded, ill, and injured Veterans in recovery and rehabilitation, to help families be together… https://lukeswings.org/no-service-member-spends-the-holidays-alone-campaign/

11/21/2025

SPC Michael Gray, US Army, may not have had any known blood relatives left to see him off, but he was definitely surrounded by family as he was laid to rest.
A huge thank you to the Paso County Veteran Service Office for coordinating the funerals and ensuring the community is aware of the services so we can come out to support!

11/21/2025

🌲🌲Trees for Troops is BACK!🌲🌲

📍Biggs Park - December 6
⌚0900- While Trees are Available
Priority E5 and Below

🌲🌲All Ranks & Retirees 1100 - Until gone🌲🌲

*Military ID Card Holders Only.

11/20/2025

Parent Study for Military-Connected Mothers & Their Children

Endeavors and NYU are conducting a research study to assess treatment for military-connected mothers manage feelings of stress & overwhelm.

Researchers are seeking participants from the El Paso area and requesting assistance with outreach.

What's involved?
• 12-16 weekly treatments (some with your child)
• Three 1 hour online assessments
• Three 15-39 minute assessments with your child
• Compensation of up to $150 in Amazon gift cards

Who is eligible? Moms who are:
• Service members, veterans, or the spouse of a service member or veteran
• Live in TX
• Have a child between 2 & 10 years old
• Speak and understand English or Spanish
• Have difficulties related to stressful experiences from their past

Interested parties may register at
https://redcap.nyu.edu/surveys/?s=MPPYR7MHD8K4KRHF

11/19/2025

Help Us Bring Boxes of Hope to Families in Need This Week (11/20 & 11/21)
We are excited to invite you to be part of our upcoming “Boxes of Hope” effort to support families facing food insecurity, a coordinated effort among various local entities. This is a chance to come together as a community, lend your hands and hearts, and help ensure that hundreds of families receive nourishing meals during this critical time.
Your involvement—whether in sorting, assembling, facilitating vehicle traffic, or distributing boxes—will make a meaningful difference and embody the spirit of hope we want to share. Together, we will distribute 750 boxes! Feel free to share this with anyone else interested - all are invited to help.
Reserve your spot to volunteer for this opportunity here (4- hour shifts). https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...
Here’s how you can help:
Thursday, November 20 – Pavilion at Ascarate Park (indoors)
• 10:30 AM - Sorting of all items
• 12:00 PM – Assembling food boxes (non perishables)
• 5:00 PM – Assembly expected to be completed
Friday, November 21 – Pavilion at Ascarate Park (indoors)
• 7:30 AM - Help unload perishables
• 9:00 AM – Food distribution begins
• 3:00 PM – Distribution ends
• 3:30 PM – Clean up
Parking & Entrance
Parking will be available across from the pavilion or along Joe Yarborough. Participants may enter through the back entrance on Joe Yarborough or the main entrance on NRE Thomason.
Other Details
Please dress in layers and comfortable clothes. Sunscreen and a refillable water bottle is advised. Light meal, snacks and water will be available.
Your presence will help transform this effort into more than just a food distribution—it will be a moment of community, compassion, and hope. We would love to have you join us in sorting, compiling, and distributing these boxes.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DVS57s6ti/?mibextid=wwXIfr

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS !!!

Join us for one or both days at Ascarate Park Pavilion — all are welcome to come out and help our neighbors.

📅 Thursday, Nov. 20
• 10:30 AM – Sorting items
• 12:00 PM – Assembling food boxes (non-perishables)
• 5:00 PM – Work expected to be completed

📅 Friday, Nov. 21
• 7:30 AM – Unload perishables
• 9:00 AM – Distribution begins
• 3:00 PM – Distribution ends
• 3:30 PM – Clean-up

📍 Location: Pavilion at Ascarate Park (indoors)
🚗 Parking available across from the pavilion or along Joe Yarborough

11/19/2025

I’m truly honored and grateful to have been invited as a guest speaker for Veteran on the Border. It’s a privilege to share my experiences and my journey as a MVPN Peer Service Coordinator. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to connect, inspire, and support fellow veterans. Looking forward to this meaningful conversation!

https://youtu.be/zkwkygXudi4?si=g6QEeD8LcHtUIQnV

11/19/2025

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11/18/2025

Upcoming Events - Texas Veterans Commission & Women Veterans Program

We’re sharing our upcoming events. All veterans and veteran supporters are encouraged to attend. Please see attachments and below for more information and help spread the word!

TVC’s Fund for Veterans’ Assistance Grant Opportunities (virtual)
Join us to learn more about Fund for Veterans’ Assistance Grant Opportunities. The application is Now Open! Veteran-Serving Organizations are invited to apply for FY 27 Texas Veterans Commission Grant Funding. Application closes at 5PM CST on Dec. 2, 2025 so you don't want to miss this!
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 12:30PM - 1:30 PM MST / 1:30PM - 2:30PM CST
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/k9n8RLAjQL2dkB1pvwGuWw

Coping With Transition (virtual)
Join us to learn how to positively cope with transition from the military and how community partners can help.
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Time: 1:30PM - 2:30 PM MST / 2:30PM - 3:30PM CST
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lTqiL0pwSbiXW7hC0HylQQ

Lower Valley Veteran Resource Event (in person)
Join us to learn how to positively cope with transition from the military and how community partners can help.
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM MST
Location: Rio Valle Women’s Club, 521 Mike Maros, Fabens, TX 79838

Texas Veterans Commission Monthly Q&A (3rd Tuesday due to the holiday) 🫡
Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12PM CT for a TVC overview and Q&A session with representatives from each department.
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM MST / 12:00 PM CST
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84996847403?pwd=974AXlmbw1GT69soHTufjRoPPAMtqD.1

Kind Regards,

Melissa Harcrow, MBA
Women Veterans Coordinator, West Texas
Texas Veterans Commission