The Division of Veteran and Military Affairs will serve as a liaison between the City of El Paso, Fort Bliss and other outside agencies, including but not limited to, federal, state and local Military organizations. The office will provide guidance, direction and coordination of Regional Military Issues and Veterans related issues.
Paul Albrightalbrightpd@elpasotexas.gov(915) 212-1654
If you are a veteran looking for housing assistance please review the documents listed as Resources or contact: 801 N. Texas Ave, Suite 3rd El Paso, TX. 79901(915) 212-0138
Veterans PSH HOME NOFADCHD Request For Funding-Veterans PSH ApplicationProposal Narrative Instructions Veterans PSH (DRAFT)Outcome Statement WorksheetBudget Workbook - HOMEBudget Workbook (CDBG-CV)Budget Workbook (CDBG)Partner SupplementAssurances A-DVeterans PSH NOFA Scorecard
The Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) exists to serve as a source of information, review and strengthen veteran programs and services, stimulate public awareness, and report the status of activities for El Paso's large veteran population. The VAAC shall consist of 9 members appointed by the Mayor and each City Council Representative. The El Paso County Veteran’s Affairs Coordinator shall be an ex-officio member of the Committee and serve in an advisory capacity to the Committee.
The VAAC holds monthly meetings on the 3rd Friday of a given month, except for the month of December. A minimum of 5 members must be present in order to hold a meeting. The duties of the VAAC are as follows:
Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Bylaws
The persons appointed to this Committee shall either be veterans of the United States Armed Forces or the spouses or domestic partners of a veteran and should have an interest in improving the everyday life of our military veterans.
All commissioners will serve 4 year terms. Members shall not serve more than 2 consecutive terms. Appointments to vacancies that occur other than by expiration of a member's term of office shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor and City Council for the remainder of the unexpired term. Committee membership is not transferable or assignable.
The current VAAC members are:
Biegel, Bruce