ADVOCATE FOR WOMEN VETERANS
"Women veterans are looking for ways to be connected to each other. Because they are a minority in the veteran population, they often do not know where to meet other women veterans, especially in rural communities. As reflected in a survey issued by the Women Veterans Program, women expressed a need for more women veterans’ groups and events specifically tailored for them." ~Texans Veterans Commission, 2018
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
"More than 40 percent of women veterans in the VA system have been diagnosed with at least one mental health condition, adding to the need for trained staff personnel to provide them assistance..." (Military Times, 2019)
Whether it's annual exams, mental health appointments & medication, routine medical appointments or the need for medical equipment, we provide grants to help our female veterans.
HOUSING/SHELTER ASSISTANCE
CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE
Eligible veteran families of children under the age of 13 may receive child care financial assistance so that parents can work, attend school, or participate in training.
To request grant assistance, please contact us at BattleforthePaddle@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
From our annual "Battle for the Paddle Gumbo Cook-off, to other community-wide charity events, funds raised go directly to grants for women veterans and their families in need. To volunteer at our upcoming events, please contact BattleforthePaddle@gmail.com. (Women veterans and their dependents are encouraged to participate.)
Unexpected things happen in life, so we offer grants for housing assistance to those most needy. Women veterans needing help with housing and housing related expenses can turn us for assistance. Cash, reduced housing, emergency shelter and help paying housing expenses is available. *Eligibility requirements, please contact us for details.
