Texas Veterans Commission awards more than $1.2M to El Paso organizations

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Texas Veterans Commission will present more than $1.2 million in grants to four El Paso organizations for their veteran services.

In May, TVC approved the grants, which go to services that serve veterans, their dependents and spouses, according to a news release. The grants totaled $40.8 million and will go to organizations across Texas.

The Texas Lottery's games designed for veteran support primarily fund the grants, TVC said. People can also donate when registering their vehicles or getting a hunting or fishing license.

TVC shared a list of El Paso organizations on their grant list and their award amount:

• City of El Paso: $140,000 for transportation services
• El Paso County: $285,000 for financial assistance and $400,000 for veterans treatment court
• Project Amistad: $200,000 for clinical counseling
• Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) El Paso del Norte Region: $200,000 for family and child support services

“Texas honors the sacrifices made by veterans who selflessly answered the call to serve,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott. “These Fund for Veterans' Assistance grants will provide the brave men and women who served in our nation’s military access to crucial services they need to thrive across West Texas. Our state will always support our veterans, their families, and their service to our state and country.”

According to a news release, the TVC will provide the "big checks" to the organizations Thursday.