Saint Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus

09/16/2024

It’s my birthday, and I am asking that you celebrate my 69th year around the sun with a donation to the Military Transition Roundtable and the Military Transition Resources and Calendar (www.miltrac.org) page.

Over four years ago, I was the co-founder of MTR, an organization that has helped hundreds of military professionals and their spouses in transition.

Donations like yours have kept the lights on for our program.

Today, we are always in need of contributions to continue our mission.

Our operational cost to sponsor one student in our program is $1200 for six months. During that time, we help each person reach their goals and learn how to navigate the complicated job market.

Most veterans have never had to compete for a job. Their military organization told them what they had to do and when they had to move to a new location.

MTR has helped our students begin the process to find new career opportunities.

Whatever you donate to us will help assist future students. In the meantime, our organization also created www.miltrac.org, an organization that helps our students and others master other transition processes.

If your business wants to hire military professionals, we can help you reach potential employees as sponsors for our website. Or, if your company or its foundation wants to contribute to our website to help veterans, we will acknowledge your gift.

There are several ways you can donate funds.

First, you can go to our website’s contribution page and make a donation at this link. I've listed the webpage below.

Or, you can send us contribution via PayPal or VENMO.

08/22/2024

If you are a military spouse or family member, I want to share this video clip from Anna Larson. As the chief bottle washer and leader of www.miltrac.org, Here's the link: https://miltrac.org/2024/08/21/helping-your-spouse-overcome-imposter-syndrome/

Anna posted this about a year ago, but it's information that can help anyone with someone who served in the military.

07/25/2024

Congratulations to Jose Gallardo for being named as our council's "Knight of the Month." Michael McGlothing, our grand knight, recognized Jose for his work as the interim music minister for the 8:30 and 11:15 a.m. Masses.

If you have enjoyed his work, please go up and tell him.

07/25/2024

Welcome Alex Sanchez as our newest member of our council.

07/10/2024

If you know veterans who live in East Texas, could you please share this www.miltrac.org article.

https://miltrac.org/2024/07/10/in-the-aftermath-of-hurricane-beryl-va-announces-temporary-policy-changes-to-help-vets/

For veterans who lived in communities where Hurricane Beryl impacted their livelihood, the VA this week has announced several temporary policy changes that can impact their support programs provided to veterans and their families.

07/04/2024

Live in San Antonio and want a great dinner meal for you and your family? Come join us July 23 at Kneaders Bakery and Cafe.

Kneaders will be hosting a fundraiser to support the Military Transition Roundtable . Come enjoy excellent food and company while supporting the military community of San Antonio.

07/04/2024

When military professionals accept a government contract to work in their first job, do they understand it?

That's why we published this article on www.miltrac.org. It's a question we had often heard as part of the MTR - Military Transition Roundtable meetings.

If you are a veteran or know someone who served, please share the website with them.

As a 501(3) C non-profit, we work with veterans worldwide. Your financial contributions and prayers are always welcome.

Dr. Harry Croft, Dewey Mitchell, Donald H. Hessenflow

https://miltrac.org/2024/05/01/daniel-collins-government-contracts-101/

06/27/2024

As a child growing up in Decatur, Illinois, I remember fireworks as something I enjoyed. Yet, for veterans with PTSD, it's not something they enjoy.

If you know of veterans with this condition, please share this article I ghosted for my local VFW.

For most of us, the Fourth of July represents fireworks, hot dogs and fellowship. This mid-week holiday brings a chance to fire up the barbecue grill, have our families and friends gather and wear bright red, white and blue outfits.

06/06/2024

Does your young veteran, just out of military service, know about this UCX benefit? If not, please share this article.

I didn’t really understand its impact for transitioning military members until, retired Air Force CMSgt. Jason David posted an article on LinkedIn .

05/27/2024

As part of my Memorial Day weekend, I helped vets and their spouses get updates on their VA benefits. My friends at the Men's Club gave me a table to set up shop.

05/20/2024

Men....does this remind you of your wife/bride/girl friend/interior designer?

05/15/2024

The future of our Catholic faith is through seminarians like Hong Nguyen and Joseph Prashanth. That's why we are pleased to support both of them with $500 to offset their educational pursuits at their seminary.