StarCare’s VetStar program receives $490k grants from Texas Veterans Commission
Lubbock's StarCare system receives $490k grants to improve services LubbockOnline.com
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StarCare Specialty Health System Receives Grants to Improve Offerings
StarCare Specialty Health System has recently been awarded two grants, each exceeding $200,000, which the organization intends to utilize for enhancing its services, as announced this week.
On September 20, representatives from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) participated in a “Big Check” ceremony held in Abilene. During the event, grants were presented to 11 organizations dedicated to assisting veterans and their families.
StarCare’s VetStar Program
StarCare’s VetStar program was among the recipients of these grants. The first grant, amounting to $255,000, is the General Assistance Program Financial Assistance grant. This funding will enable VetStar to provide veterans and surviving spouses with various forms of assistance, including support for mortgage/rent and utility payments, food vouchers, transportation, child/adult care services, funeral costs, assistive technologies, and restorative dental care.
The second grant, totaling $235,000, is the Veterans Mental Health Program Peer Support Services grant. Through this grant, VetStar will be able to offer peer-to-peer services to veterans affected by trauma. Additionally, it will facilitate the training of peer volunteers and assist veterans and their families in identifying and accessing mental health services. The program will also provide referrals to community-based resources that offer health-focused supportive services. Furthermore, it aims to deliver peer-to-peer services to justice-involved veterans who may be impacted by military-related traumas.
Contact VetStar for Assistance
To learn more about VetStar or to request assistance, individuals can contact VetStar at 806-470-9317 or visit their website at www.vetstar.org.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 1: No Poverty | 1.3: Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable | The grants received by StarCare’s VetStar program will provide financial assistance to veterans and surviving spouses for mortgage/rent and utility payments, food vouchers, transportation, child/adult care services, funeral costs, assistive technologies, and restorative dental care. This indicates progress towards achieving substantial coverage of the poor and vulnerable. |
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being | The grants received by StarCare’s VetStar program will allow them to offer peer-to-peer services to trauma-affected veterans, train peer volunteers, assist veterans and their families in accessing mental health services, make referrals to community-based resources, and provide peer-to-peer services to justice-involved veterans impacted by military-related traumas. This indicates progress towards promoting mental health and well-being among veterans. |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value | The grants received by StarCare’s VetStar program will support the organization in improving its offerings. While the article does not explicitly mention employment or equal pay, the grants can contribute to creating opportunities for veterans and their families, potentially leading to decent work and economic growth. |
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Source: lubbockonline.com
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