Salute to America`s Veterans

Salute to America’s Veterans
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USO DFW History and Programs
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USO DFW officially opened its doors on June 14, 2004.
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Since its opening, USO DFW has welcomed more than 1.6 million service members and their families as they travel
all over the world. USO volunteers welcome 300-500 guests every day.
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There are five paid staff members and more than 240 volunteers at USO DFW.
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The USO is a Congressionally chartered non-profit organization here to serve personnel in all branches of the military: active duty, National Guard, reservists, and authorized family members.
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USO DFW hosts troops and families at three locations: two at DFW International Airport and one at USO Dallas
MEPS. USO Center amenities at DFW Airport Terminal B Gate 15 include a café, TV lounge area, sleeping room,
children’s room, computers, cell phones, books to read, Xbox, etc. There is a smaller lounge at Terminal D Gate 22
where guests may enjoy snacks and drinks while they wait for their flight. USO Dallas MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) opened June 2013. Each year, more than 13,000 new enlistees into the Armed Forces will be provided an introduction to USO programs available at each of our 160 global locations.
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All services provided at USO DFW are complimentary to our guests and are made possible by the generosity of our
donors, support from companies and organizations, and the North Texas Community.
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USO DFW offers a United Through Reading Room where service members or their loved ones may record themselves reading a book, playing the guitar, or record a special message on a DVD. Our volunteers send the DVD and
book to the loved one for free.
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The USO DFW Families of the Fallen and Family Support teams help families who come through our airport with
whatever their need may be. If there is a dignified transfer through DFW Airport, volunteers will meet the families
and help escort them.
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USO DFW also supports local guard and reserve units with Family Days and other unit activities. Activities include
providing snacks, soft drinks, bounce houses and face painting.
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USO DFW staff and volunteers participate in a wide variety of events each year and share the mission of the USO.
There are larger events throughout the year including the Alliance Air Show, Honor Flights with WWII Veterans,
Kaboomtown, Ride2Recovery, Yellow Ribbon events, and supporting thousands of troops during Exodus.
Veterans coalition of north central texas
Vision
Mobilize all sectors of society to give our service members and their families the opportunities and support they have
earned.
Mission
To build bridges between both public, private, and not for profit organizations at the local, county, state, and federal
levels; For all our veterans, and their families by rebuilding, educating, and equipping all veterans to reintegrate back
into society and to bring awareness and a call to action to all communities of the challenges of our veterans and their
families.
Initiatives Focus & Task
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Employment: Will identify employment needs, establish relationships with Hiring Agencies, assist
Veterans with “Employment Readiness”
Mental Health: Will focus on the mental health needs of our Veterans and families
Education: Will assist veterans with education resources, training & development
Housing: Will assist veterans with stable housing resources
Our Program & Events
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Thanksgiving for Veterans(2011, 2012, 2013)
Career Development & Financial Education Seminar(2012, 2013,2014)
Hiring Event(2013,2014)
Joint County Meeting(2013: Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Collin)
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Partnering Events:
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Veterans Parade(2011,2012)
Chase 100,000 Jobs Mission(2013)
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Operation Care International, Christmas for the Homeless(2012)
238th Army Birthday Celebration(2013)
Challenge America CAMO Event(2013)
Suicide Prevention Coalition(2013)
Coalition Network Report Form
Number of Veterans Served
Number of Dependents
Number of Received Referrals
Number of Referrals Sent
Number of Events
Number of Contacts Made
Number of Guest
NOTE: Numbers reflect Jan-July 2013
6561
1063
2578
2485
542
2775
423
Number of Coalition Meetings
Coalition Members
Coalition Meeting Sponsors
Number of Attendees
Number of Events
Number or Participating Events
Veterans & Families Served
Combined years of service
Dollar amount of services
Number of Volunteers
Partnering Organizations
Sponsoring Organizations
Number of Board Members
Number of BM Direct Years of Service
Number of Indirect Years of Service
Number of Turkeys
35
75+
36
1,938
10
10
3,424
2,652.91+
$57,479
118
129
70
9(11)
167
188
790