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 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.
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 Veterans Affairs
Latest
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 Sept. 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. It's open to Tarrant County residents.
- 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.
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Priority Repair Program
The Priority Repair Program helps Fort Worth homeowners in need of emergency or mechanical system home repairs. Repairs are limited to once every 12 months based on eligibility.
- Priority Repair Program technicians will perform a home inspection to determine if an applicant is in need of repairs (highest priority one) or mechanical system repairs (priority two).
- Accessibility modifications such as ramps, grab bars, bathroom modifications, door widening and handrails.
- Health and safety repairs such as heating and air, water and sewer, unstable rotten flooring, electrical system failures and leaky roofs.
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The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families.
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