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Contact Information

Northeast Office
4641 Cohen Ave.
Suite D
El Paso, Texas 79924
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Phone (915) 273-3454
Fax (915) 273-3843
Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Option 1: Veterans Benefits and Claims
Option 2: Financial Assistance
Option 3: Office Director

By appointment only, to schedule an appointment please call 915-273-3454

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Points of Contact

Efren Montelongo
Asst VCSO/Claims Advisor
efmontelongo@epcounty.com

Julio MartinDelCampo
Veteran Case Manager
jmartindelcampo@epcounty.com

Tony Brooks
Asst Veteran Case Manager
int.brooks@epcounty.com

Useful Links

Veterans Treatment Court
Veterans Advisory Board
Facebook page
Texas Veterans Commission House Committee on Veterans Affairs
Texas Veterans Commission
Texas Veterans Portal
Department of Veterans Affairs
G.I. Bill Website
Texas Veterans Land Board
El Paso VA Health Clinic
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
VA Benefits and Health Care
VA News Release
Texas Veterans Land Board

Financial Assistance Application

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NOTICE:
Our Grant is ending and we will not have funds to assist until July 2025. Please check back with us in June.

 

El Paso County Veterans Assistance Heroes Project

To provide financial assistance for Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.
The El Paso County Veterans Assistance Heroes Project provides housing and utility assistance for in-need Veterans and their families throughout El Paso County.
El Paso County Veterans Assistance Heroes Project provides one-time emergency assistance to qualified active duty Military, separated Veterans – who received a Honorable; General Under Honorable or Other Than Honorable (OTH) discharge.  Dependents and Surviving Spouses of Veterans.
Anyone requesting assistance is thoroughly vetted by the El Paso County Veterans Assistance Program to ensure funds are provided to those facing the greatest hardships.
Applicants are required to demonstrate financial hardships by presenting documentation of emergency circumstances or unexpected expenditures in addition to financial records, unpaid lease agreements and/or utilities bills with the following:

  • Active Duty/Reserve/National Guard present current military identification card; inactive Veterans present DD-214 with type of discharge;

  • Dependents present current identification card or spouse DD-214;

  • Surviving Spouses of Veterans present spouse DD-214, marriage license, death certificate, and VA award letter.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
General Assistance applications and the list of required documents are located below. The documents can be downloaded or printed in order to be completed and submit to the program coordinator.
Financial assistance requests and applications with required documentation can be submitted to Juliocesar Martindelcampo Funds for Veterans Assistance Program Coordinator at jmartindelcampo@epcounty.com or to Efren Montelongo Claims & Benefits Advisor at efmontelongo@epcounty.com
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Financial Assistance Resources

Adults and Youth United Development Association Inc

Service Area: El Paso County, Hudspeth County

Category: Financial Assistance

Contact: 915-584-2875

Description: Financial assistance for essential needs such as mortgage/rent payments, utilities, and transportation services.

American GI Forum (AGIF) National Veterans Outreach Program

Service Area: Statewide

Category: Homeless Veterans Support

Contact: 210-354-4892

Description: Provides support for homeless veterans, including rent and utility payments, transportation, and food pantry services.

Amistad (Project Amistad)

Service Area: Brewster County, Culberson County, El Paso County, and more

Category: Financial Assistance

Contact: 915-298-1107

Description: Offers rent, mortgage, utility, and transportation assistance for veterans, dependents, and spouses.

Community Learning Center Inc (CLC Inc)

Service Area: Statewide

Category: Financial Assistance

Contact: 817-569-9008

Description: Financial assistance up to $2,000 for combat veterans and surviving spouses facing financial barriers to employment or quality of life.

Hope for the Warriors

Service Area: Statewide

Category: Financial Assistance, Referral Services

Contact: N/A

Description: Provides short-term financial assistance and resource referrals for post-9/11 veterans and families facing challenges with housing stability.

Salvation Army

Service Area: El Paso County, Hudspeth County

Category: Homeless Veterans Support

Contact: 915-544-9811

Description: Provides food, shelter, and supportive services for veterans, including rapid rehousing for those experiencing homelessness.

Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation

Service Area: Statewide

Category: Financial Assistance

Contact: 512-535-0053

Description: Provides financial assistance to Texas National Guard veterans, families, and surviving spouses, covering housing costs, utilities, transportation, food vouchers, and other essential expenses.

USA Cares Inc.

Service Area: Statewide

Category: Financial Assistance, Transportation Programs & Services

Contact: 800-773-0387

Description: Provides financial assistance to Texas veterans and active-duty service members to cover basic needs, such as rent, mortgage, utilities, and transportation, reducing financial stress and promoting stability.