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Manuel DeLeO, a Vietnam veteran, thanks American GI Forum, Wells Fargo and the Home Depot Foundation for
donating his newly renovated home.
ted Christian;” Seth has worked four
years for the organization as an
outreach specialist.
Derrick, who spent eight years as a
U.S. Navy Sonar Technician, had difficulties
transitioning to civilian life.
Through the program, he received
support services such as counseling
and training to upgrade his skills. He
now works for the organization as an
intake certification specialist. “He’s
done a great job for us,” Carlos says.
They’re now seeing an additional
20-30 veterans per month come in
for services!
“The 450,000 veterans we’ve served
well. Most have gone on and have lived
their lives. With these men and
women, it is truly a privilege to watch
their transformations and successes.”
The veteran residents living at the
center are invited to attend a Bible
Study Fellowship Bible study; typically
a group of 10-15 may attend. To serve
its clients, the Outreach Program also
relies on a network of agencies: St.
Vincent de Paul, Christian dental
clinics, Church Under the Bridge,
Travis Park United Methodist Church
and Chrysalis Ministries. They are
involved in soup kitchens, community
events, job training and housing. These
ministries also assist with school
supplies, food banks and make sure the
veterans get the medical and mental
health treatment they need. “We’re
launching our own mental health unit
for after-hour services,” Carlos says.
The program also relies on funding
through state and federal grants, along
with other agencies.
“Nonprofits always have more work
than they have money,” Carlos says.
“We try to find as many resources as
we can. We do have foundation support
from places like Walmart, USAA, along
with veterans’ groups and auxiliaries.”
Carlos describes many of these as
“small grants” that help for specific
purposes. They currently need general
dollars for filling in the gaps.
Our veterans need our help. The
services offered for those that served
their country are minimal at best.
NVOP is making a difference but they
cannot do it alone. It’s time for the
church to stand up, lend a hand and
change the life of a vet!
American GI Forum National
Veterans Outreach Program
www.agif-nvop.org
611 N. Flores, Suite 200, SAT 78205
(210) 223-4088
Be A Light.
Pray. Ask God to give the leadership favor
and wisdom. Donate. Give to the general
fund especially. Spread the word. Invite
your favorite business leader schedule a
tour. Invite. Ask a representative to come
and speak to your church, ministry or small
group. Volunteer. Learn how you can pitch
in monthly; it’s a great way to thank a vet!
A stylist provides a mirror for a veteran after a haircut
at the 2017 Stand Down for Veterans. At the yearly
event, American GI Forum also provides flu shots,
clothes, and emergency food.
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“ Where would we be today without those who
willingly chose to serve our country? I believe the
least we could do is help to give them back maybe
just a little of what they might’ve lost. Organizations
like the American GI Forum NVOP are so
important to cities and communities like ours
with a strong military presence.
We need to respect their sacrifice,
and show up when they need us.
AGIF helps us do that.” Hunter Woolfolk,
Co-President DOCUmation
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