Video provided by Ean Sullivan. What is the Plano Flags of Honor?

Video provided by Richard Wade in honor of his father Lt. Col. 'Barry' Wade-Pilot, USAF, 1968-1990

The Veterans Center of North Texas is an all volunteer 501(c)3 organization. They are a central point of contact for Veterans and their families to learn about benefits and services available in North Texas. They assist veterans locate living wage employment, obtain short and long term housing, obtain financial, legal, and medical assistance, and help them navigate the Veterans Affairs Systems.   

Heroes on the Water is a 501(c)3 organization that creates alternative wellness programs to serve veterans, military personnel, first responders and their families.  It is primarily an outdoor therapy program that provides experiential programs that incorporate structured activities prove to reduce the impact of post-traumatic stress and brain injury whild providing much needed camarderie and support.  

Operation Once in a Lifetime is a 501(c)3 organization created to make the dreams of Veterans and their families come true as well as provide emergency financial assistance to veterans who have honorably served our country.  

Trusted World is a 501(c)3 organization that provides clothing, food, and personal care items, so first responders can focus on their core mission and not spend time trying to find much needed resources.  Our donation helped them hire a Veteran to support their mission.

The Plano East Rotary Club Foundation also works with local organizations to identify Veterans in our community who, based on circumstances may have been overlooked for services.  We have constructed accessible entrances for veterans confined to wheelchairs, provided emergency roofing stabilization until a permanant resolution could be identified, provided transportation to medical appointments and other veteran support organizations, provide assistance to have utilities restored, provided a meal when one was not available.