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Veterans Advisory Board
The Veterans’ Advisory Board meets the first Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 401 N. Sam Houston Blvd.
Members
Mindy Caballero
Adan Cortez
Ricardo Perez Jr.
Israel Villarreal III
For information, please contact:
Liaison:
David Favila
dfavila@cityofsanbenito.com
956-361-3804, Ext. 301
Agendas
October 30, 2023
October 9, 2023
September 11, 2023
August 7, 2023
April 10, 2023
November 7, 2022
October 17, 2022
September 12, 2022
April 28, 2022
February 7, 2022
November 8, 2021
November 1, 2021
October 18, 2021
September 23, 2021
August 30, 2021
June 17, 2021
March 2, 2020
Veterans Outreach
2-1-1
2-1-1 is dedicated to supporting those who serve our country, including active members of the U.S. military, members of the National Guard and Reserve, veterans, and their families. For more info, click HERE
Cameron County Veterans Services
Cameron County Veterans Affairs office. The San Benito location is at the Cameron County Annex Building located at 1390 W. Expressway 83. For more info, click HERE
DAV
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is the most long-lasting veterans advocacy and assistance group in this country. For more info, click HERE
Texas Veterans Commission
These grants assist Texas Veterans and their families in obtaining, maintaining, or improving housing. For more info, click HERE
Veterans Rehab
Are you a veteran struggling with a substance misuse or co-occurring disorder (PTSD, depression, anxiety, etc.)? Are you a friend or other loved one of a veteran, and you want to learn more about substance use and PTSD among veterans or the ways you can help them? If so, you’ll find the answers to your questions on this page, including information on rehab centers and VA options. For more info, click HERE and HERE.
VFW
To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans. For more info, click HERE
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
The United States has the most comprehensive system of assistance for Veterans of any nation in the world. For more info, click HERE
The Ark Sanctuary
Assistance for veterans and surviving spouses with VA claims
Veteran Service Organizations
The Veterans Board has engaged in several noteworthy projects:
Memorial Day & Veterans Day
Ceremonies are held for both Memorial Day and Veterans Day. The Veterans War Memorial is located at 151 E. Rowson St.
Wreaths Across America
San Benito Veterans’ Advisory Board participates in the national Wreaths Across America project in December, traveling to the three cemeteries here to commemorate the lives of all local deceased Veterans.
Stars & Stripes Forever Project
The Veterans Board was instrumental in a project co-sponsored by the Home Depot where flags with lighted poles were placed at the home of some Veterans. The flags flown were the US flag and the flag representing the military branch in which the Veteran served.
Christmas Miracle
The Veterans Board teamed-up with The Home Depot in December to bring Christmas to needy families in the San Benito area. In all, 15 families were treated to exterior and interior Christmas lights and decorations.
Buy-A-Brick Fundraiser
You can honor a person who served in the US Military with the purchase of a commemorative brick, engraved with their name, rank, branch of military service and years of service, for $100 each. Tributes by businesses and corporations to honor veterans are also available. Funds generated from the sale of these bricks go toward the purchase of granite markers that will be erected onsite at the San Benito Veterans’ War Memorial containing the names of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in honor of the United States of America. For more information call 956-361-3804 Ext. 113 or see the printable form at the bottom of the page.
Buy-A-Bench Fundraiser
Individuals or corporations may purchase a black granite commemorative bench engraved with their name on the bench to support the San Benito Veterans War Memorial project. Cost per engraved bench is $2,500. Quantities limited.