Veterans Resource & Outreach Center

06/18/2026

🇺🇸 Community Help Needed for a Vietnam Veteran 🇺🇸
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Hey VROC Family! I'm reaching out on behalf of one of our Vietnam veterans who is facing a challenge many of us take for granted.

Due to mobility issues and very narrow doorways in his home, he is struggling to do simple daily tasks like carrying a plate of food from his kitchen to his dining room table. Unfortunately, he often drops his meals before making it to the table, leaving him frustrated and discouraged. He is also having difficulty getting into his bathroom because traditional walkers are simply too wide for his home's doorways. To make things even more complicated he is also his wife's caretaker and is struggling to take her meals and often drops them due to his regular walker being too wide and no place to set the plates while navigating through the doorways.

We are searching for a narrow rollator walker (20" wide or less) or a narrow 3-wheeled rollator, which may be easier to maneuver through tight spaces. The seat would allow him to safely transport his meals and provide a place to sit as he navigates the narrow areas of his home. Even a gently used one would be a tremendous blessing.

If you have a narrow rollator tucked away in a garage, closet, storage unit, or know someone who does, we would be incredibly grateful for your help. A donated rollator would make a tremendous difference in this veteran's daily life and help restore some of his independence and dignity.

Please comment below, send us a private message, or contact the VROC if you can help.

Thank you for continuing to show our veterans that they are supported, valued, and never forgotten. ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

06/16/2026

06/14/2026

🇺🇸 Join Us Tuesday, June 16th for the VROC Veterans & Families Resource Fair! 🇺🇸

Stop by from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM for free resources, fellowship, door prizes, and a free lunch!

We're excited to welcome several new nonprofit organizations this month, along with many of our longtime partners who have faithfully served our veteran community month after month for nearly two years.

A special thank you to Carolyn H. Malone & New Safe Haven Outreach Ministries for once again providing lunch.

Fun fact: Sister Malone and her congregation have been supporting the VROC with pantry donations and hot meals for nearly three years! Their generosity has blessed countless veterans and families.

Please help us show them some love in the comments! ❤️👇
📣 Tag a veteran & invite a friend!
Find Strength Through Community. 🇺🇸💜🇺🇸

06/09/2026

☕📖 **Join Us This Thursday for Bible Study & Fellowship!** 🇺🇸

Looking for a place to grow in your faith, connect with others, and enjoy some great fellowship? We'd love to have you join us for **Untying God's Word** this Thursday, **June 11th at 10:00 AM** at the Veterans Resource & Outreach Center!

This Bible study is led by local Vietnam-era veteran ** Jim McFaddin **, who has a passion for sharing God's Word and encouraging others on their faith journey.
🍩 **Breakfast will be served!** A special thank you to ** Dalrock Diner ** and **Mia's Donuts** for sponsoring breakfast.

🎨 And don't rush off afterward! Beginning at **11:00 AM**, you're invited to stay and join our **Stars & Stitches Craft Guild**. No crafting experience is needed, and you do not have to be a veteran to participate. Come enjoy fellowship while helping create meaningful items for our veteran community. Amber Smith Leigh Ann Gertos Mroch

Whether you're a longtime Bible reader or just curious to learn more, there's a seat waiting for you. We look forward to seeing you Thursday morning!
💜 *Faith. Fellowship. Community.* 🇺🇸

06/08/2026

🇺🇸 Veterans & Families Resource Fair – Join Us! 🇺🇸

Looking for resources, support, and connection? Come spend the afternoon with us at the Veterans Resource & Outreach Center (VROC)!

Our monthly Resource Fair brings together organizations dedicated to serving veterans, military families, and the community. Whether you need assistance with VA benefits, employment opportunities, peer support, su***de prevention resources, or simply want to connect with others, we're here for you.

🍽️ FREE Lunch 🎁 Door Prizes 🤝 Fellowship & Community 📚 Free Resources 🇺🇸 Veteran-Focused Services

📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 VROC 4210 Industrial St., Rowlett, TX 75088

At VROC, we believe no veteran should feel alone. Come discover resources, build connections, and find strength through community.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with a veteran, military family member, or community supporter who may benefit. We look forward to seeing you there! 💜🇺🇸

06/08/2026

🎨🇺🇸 Join Us for Stars & Stitches Craft Guild! 🇺🇸🎨

Looking for a fun way to give back to our local veterans while enjoying great company and creativity? Come join the Stars & Stitches Craft Guild at the VROC!

No crafting experience is needed, and you do not have to be a veteran to participate. Whether you stay all day or just stop by for a little while, we'd love to have you.

📅 Thursday, June 11th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Come & Go)
📍 Veterans Resource & Outreach Center
4210 Industrial St., Rowlett, TX 75088

Help us create handmade items that bring comfort, encouragement, and smiles to the veterans we serve. Bring a friend and join us for a day of creativity, fellowship, and giving back!

🇺🇸💜🧶✨

06/05/2026

🇺🇸 Record-Breaking Turnout at Our Vietnam Veterans Breakfast Social! 🇺🇸

What an incredible morning at the VROC! This month we welcomed a record 48 veterans and guests to our Vietnam Veterans Breakfast Social—the largest turnout we've had yet! 🎉

The continued growth of this group tells us we're on the right track. Each month, more veterans are finding a place to gather, share stories, build friendships, and enjoy the camaraderie that comes from being among those who understand the military experience. We look forward to seeing this group continue to flourish as more veterans learn there is a welcoming place for them here at the VROC.

A special thank you to our guest speaker, Jim Randolph, for sharing his remarkable journey from Shanghai to Rockwall. His story of resilience, service, and perseverance left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance.

We would also like to thank Allen Jones for his leadership and dedication to this growing group, and Domingo Rodriguez from the Dallas County Military Veteran Peer Network for his continued support of our veterans.

📅 Join us next month on July 7th the at 10:00 AM

If you're a Vietnam-era veteran or served before that era, consider this your personal invitation. We'd love to welcome you into our growing veteran family.

Find Strength Through Community. 🇺🇸❤️

06/05/2026

📖✨ What a wonderful morning at VROC!

Today we held our very first Untying God's Word Bible Study, led by Vietnam-era veteran Jim McFadden and we were blessed with a great turnout!
It was a meaningful time of fellowship, discussion, and growing together in God's Word.

We invite you to join us next Thursday, June 11th at 10:00 AM, as we continue this new weekly Bible study. Whether you're new to the Bible or have been studying for years, everyone is welcome!

📖 Don't have a Bible? No problem! We have FREE Bibles available, so please don't let that stop you from coming.

We look forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new ones as we continue to learn, grow, and encourage one another.

06/04/2026

**📖 Reminder: Bible Study Tomorrow at VROC! 🙏**

You're invited to join us tomorrow at **10:00 AM** for **Untying God's Word**, a weekly Bible study led by ** Jim McFaddin **, a Rowlett veteran from the Vietnam era who has a passion for God's Word and sharing it with others.

Whether you're new to Bible study or have been studying Scripture for years, all are welcome as we gather for faith, fellowship, and meaningful discussion.

📅 **Every Thursday**
⏰ **10:00 AM**
📍 **Veterans Resource & Outreach Center (VROC)**
4210 Industrial St., Suite #100
Rowlett, TX 75088

*"If this is something you are interested in, consider this your personal invite from Jim!"*

Bring a friend and join us for a great time of encouragement and fellowship. We look forward to seeing you there!

06/01/2026

Join us Tomorrow! Tuesday June 2nd at 10AM for our monthly Vietnam Veterans Breakfast Social at VROC! 🇺🇸 Allen Jones
This month we are honored to welcome special guest speaker Jim Randolph — a U.S. Marine veteran whose incredible life story spans from surviving a Japanese internment camp as a child during WWII to serving our country in the Marines and later becoming a beloved Texas educator and community leader. CWO2 James W Randolph Detachment 1465 Jim Randolph
Today, Mr. Randolph continues serving veterans through the Marine Corps League, Young Marines, Toys for Tots, and veteran outreach programs right here in our community. His story is one of resilience, service, and dedication to others — and you won’t want to miss hearing from him.
📍 VROC – 4210 Industrial St. Suite #100, Rowlett, TX
⏰ Tuesday at 10AM
☕ Breakfast & fellowship included
All Vietnam-era veterans and pre-1975 veterans are welcome!