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ENROLL NOW! Free Welding and Plumbing Training Classes for Veterans

ENROLL NOW! Free Welding and Plumbing Training Classes for Veterans

Oct 6, 2026 | ,

⚠️Our welding and plumbing training programs are now open for enrollment! Our programs are FREE of cost for veterans and their dependents. Course instruction provided by Dallas College 🏫

Our hands on welding course is a 10-week course, Monday- Friday 8:30AM-2:30PM. With classroom instruction every Friday. Next class starts 10/19/2026. πŸ‘¨πŸ½β€πŸ«

Our plumbing program is a mix off classroom instruction and hands on training. This course is 8 weeks Monday-Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM. Next class starts on 10/19/2026. πŸš½πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”§

πŸ“ Both courses are located at The Veterans Resource Center at 4900 S. Lancaster Rd. Dallas, TX 75216

πŸ–₯For more information about our programs, please visit us at https://vrcdallas.org/
πŸ“±Or call us at 214-372-8822 (we return voicemails! 😎)

THANK YOU FOR OUR NEW DIGITAL SIGN!

THANK YOU FOR OUR NEW DIGITAL SIGN!

Aug 18, 2026 | ,

We are so excited to announce our new digital sign that was donated to the VRC and HVSD by CMPC and The Home Depot Foundation! Not only will this sign shine bright for all of our veterans to see, it will also keep our community informed of events and important information from our center. We are beyond grateful for this very generous donation and we are so excited to serve the veteran community in a new way!

Veterans Job Fair at VRC – August 27, 2026

Veterans Job Fair at VRC – August 27, 2026

Aug 15, 2026 | ,

Join U&I Redefining Disabilities and Veterans Resource Center for a Veteran Exclusive Job Fair on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 4900 S. Lancaster Rd., Dallas, TX 75216. This event is open exclusively to veterans and is designed to connect them face-to-face with employers, vendors, and valuable career resources. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their resume, dress professionally, and come prepared to discuss their skills, experience, and career goals. Food, vendors, and giveaways will be available throughout the event.
**For entry, please bring a VA ID or DD-214 along with a state ID.**

Allied Universal Facilities Solutions Donation

Allied Universal Facilities Solutions Donation

Jul 22, 2026 | ,

Hats off and a HUGE Thank You to Dana McClinton and the entire team from Allied Universal Facilities Solutions! Dana and her team came all the way from Birmingham, Alabama to work with the team here in Dallas and they assembled 100 care packages for our HVSD veterans. We couldn’t be more grateful for your donation and salute your generosity and kindness!

Signet Jewelers Donation

Signet Jewelers Donation

Jul 20, 2026 | ,

Thank you David Cooper and the team at Signet Jewelers for donating over $800 of lunch and food supplies for our HVSD veterans. We truly appreciate community support and your team has been faithful to stand alongside us for several years. We are grateful for your support and generosity. Without you there is no us!

SEWA International Donations

SEWA International Donations

Jul 9, 2026 |

Many thanks for your donation of food and hygiene supplies for our HVSD veterans. We value community support such as yours and thank you for standing alongside us in our mission to serve homeless veterans. We are most grateful.

Donation Thank You’s

Donation Thank You’s

Jul 7, 2026 |

Shout out and big thanks to Anthony White of Tony’s Heavenly Corned Beef for the 4th of July care packages donated to our HVSD veterans. Also, Rosalinda Scott and American Legion Auxiliary Unit #511 for their generous donation of hygiene supplies for female veterans. Community Support is critical to our mission of serving homeless vets and we are deeply grateful for your generosity.

Veterans Resource Event – Saturday, June 27, 2026

Veterans Resource Event – Saturday, June 27, 2026

Jun 24, 2026 |

On Saturday, June 27, 2026, Cedar Hill State Park – Texas Parks and Wildlife, 1570 FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX, 75104, is hosting a Boots on the Prairie event from 8am-1pm to all Service Members, Veterans, Retirees, and their families including a guided hike, resources, community connections, and refreshments in collaboration with Dallas Chapter MVPN, Texas Cedar Hill State Park – Texas Parks and Wildlife, Dallas Legacy Mission, Inc., and Suicide Prevention and Brain Health Rotary EClub. To register, please visit: bit.ly/BootsOnPrairie

Recent Updates

ENROLL NOW! Free Welding and Plumbing Training Classes for Veterans

ENROLL NOW! Free Welding and Plumbing Training Classes for Veterans

Oct 6, 2026 | ,

⚠️Our welding and plumbing training programs are now open for enrollment! Our programs are FREE of cost for veterans and their dependents. Course instruction provided by Dallas College 🏫

Our hands on welding course is a 10-week course, Monday- Friday 8:30AM-2:30PM. With classroom instruction every Friday. Next class starts 10/19/2026. πŸ‘¨πŸ½β€πŸ«

Our plumbing program is a mix off classroom instruction and hands on training. This course is 8 weeks Monday-Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM. Next class starts on 10/19/2026. πŸš½πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”§

πŸ“ Both courses are located at The Veterans Resource Center at 4900 S. Lancaster Rd. Dallas, TX 75216

πŸ–₯For more information about our programs, please visit us at https://vrcdallas.org/
πŸ“±Or call us at 214-372-8822 (we return voicemails! 😎)

Donation Thank You – Strong StrideZ

Sep 27, 2026 |

We’d be remiss if we didn’t recognize the generous donation of breakfast cereal for our veterans from Strong StrideZ. A community partner that has stood alongside HVSD for some time now, they are front and center when it comes to supporting our veterans. Thank you for your donation. We are deeply grateful to you.

Thank You American Legion Auxiliary Post #424

Sep 26, 2026 | ,

Thank you to American Legion Auxiliary Post #424 for serving our HVSD veterans a spaghetti lunch. You continue to stand alongside us and support the veterans regularly and we couldn’t be more grateful! We’d also like to thank you for the donation of condiments! We won’t be needing any for quite some time!! We salute your kindness and generosity!

Media Coverage

ENROLL NOW! Free Welding and Plumbing Training Classes for Veterans

ENROLL NOW! Free Welding and Plumbing Training Classes for Veterans

Oct 6, 2026 | ,

⚠️Our welding and plumbing training programs are now open for enrollment! Our programs are FREE of cost for veterans and their dependents. Course instruction provided by Dallas College 🏫

Our hands on welding course is a 10-week course, Monday- Friday 8:30AM-2:30PM. With classroom instruction every Friday. Next class starts 10/19/2026. πŸ‘¨πŸ½β€πŸ«

Our plumbing program is a mix off classroom instruction and hands on training. This course is 8 weeks Monday-Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM. Next class starts on 10/19/2026. πŸš½πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”§

πŸ“ Both courses are located at The Veterans Resource Center at 4900 S. Lancaster Rd. Dallas, TX 75216

πŸ–₯For more information about our programs, please visit us at https://vrcdallas.org/
πŸ“±Or call us at 214-372-8822 (we return voicemails! 😎)

Veterans Resource Center Programs

Veterans Resource Center: Day Center

Veterans Resource Center: Day Center

Veterans Resource Center: Employment Center

Veterans Resource Center: Employment Center

Veterans Resource Center: Plumbing Training Program

Veterans Resource Center: Plumbing Training Program

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