TEXAS VETERANS NETWORK MARKS MILESTONE OF SERVING 60,000
VETERANS AND FAMILIES IN TEXAS
HOUSTON, August 5, 2024 - The Texas Veterans Network (TVN) powered by Combined Arms
is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in it’s mission to support veterans and their
families across Texas. It is celebrating serving 60,000 unique veterans and their families through
the first interconnected network that unites top-tier veteran service organizations, state and
federal agencies, and communities.
"We are elated to have reached this incredible milestone,” said Mia Garcia, Executive Director
at the TVN. "This accomplishment is a testament to the dedication of our team and the impact
of our collaborative efforts with community partners and stakeholders across the state.”
Whether it's accessing VA healthcare, securing housing assistance, obtaining education
benefits, or finding employment opportunities, the TVN delivers services meticulously tailored to
meet the unique needs of veterans and their families.
“The greatest need today and always has been to make veterans and their family members
aware of the resources available to meet their specific needs. You can have the greatest
resources in the world, but if you can't connect veterans and their families to those resources,
then it doesn't matter,” explains Thomas Palladino, Executive Director of the Texas
Veterans Commission.
The Texas Veterans Network powered by Combined Arms is unwavering in its commitment to
offering veterans and military families a comprehensive digital concierge of support and top-tier
resources during every life stage.
"We wanted to develop a nucleus of top performing veteran service organizations and build a
platform to create accountability with a seamless user experience," explains Mike Hutchings,
Chief Executive Officer of Combined Arms.
“Our ongoing initiatives to connect with veterans where they are, whether before they separate
from the military or when they need resources after natural disasters, have been crucial in
reaching this milestone," said Garcia.
This achievement is shared with our invaluable partners at the Texas Workforce Commission,
United Way of Tarrant County, the Texas Veterans Commission, and our 300+ member
organizations.
Some exciting examples of the TVN’s collaborative efforts include:
● Emergency Water and Food Response
● VetConnect/ Career Day
● Operation Restock
“The leaders in this space understood that to effectively support veterans, it was essential to
acknowledge that each organization contributes to a larger whole, and together, we can achieve
a greater impact,” stated Bryan Escobedo, Executive Director of Technology & Innovation.
Serving 60,000 veterans and their families across Texas, the first interconnected state, is a
milestone that encompasses countless stories of resilience, determination, and success,
highlighting veterans who have secured stable housing, meaningful employment, and a sense
of community, as well as families who have received essential support during critical times.
“As the network celebrates this achievement, we look forward with optimism and determination,
committed to extending our reach, enhancing our impact, and strengthening partnerships with
communities, organizations, and stakeholders across Texas, always with the best interest of
veterans and their families at heart,” said Garcia.
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The Texas Veterans Network (TVN) powered by Combined Arms (CA) delivers innovative
technology solutions that improve the quality of life for veterans & military families throughout
Texas. Through the Combined Arms platform it unifies top-tier veteran service organizations,
state and federal agencies and communities with data-fueled insights. This optimizes
connection to resources and drives network-wide efficiencies and transparency, ultimately
improving the quality of life for veterans and military families so they can thrive. CA was
awarded $2 Million by The Texas Workforce Commission to serve as the state provider of the
TVN. Since its launch in April 2020, the TVN has successfully connected over 60,000
individuals to valuable resources, with an impressive average partner response time of just 22
hours.
For more information about the Texas Veterans Network and its services, please visit
combinedarms.us/tvn.
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Combined Arms (CA) is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to transforming the way veterans
and military families connect with vetted resources needed to thrive. Through innovative
technology and data sophistication, the Combined Arms platform unites top-tier veteran service
organizations, state and federal agencies, and communities with data-fueled insights. This
optimizes connection to resources and drives network-wide efficiencies and transparency,
ultimately improving the quality of life for veterans and military families so they can thrive.
For more information, visit CombinedArms.us.
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