Today, June 9, 2026, the White Settlement Area Chamber of Commerce was honored to host Kenny Thomas, General Manager for the DFW region of the PTSD Foundation of America, at our General Membership Luncheon.
Kenny delivered a powerful and informative presentation titled “DFW Overview: Outreach and Impact,” giving our members and guests important insights into the veteran population in North Texas, the challenges many veterans face, and the meaningful work being done by the PTSD Foundation to support them.
Watch the Full Presentation
Kenny shared current veteran statistics for the DFW area, national and local data on suicide and homelessness, and highlighted the Foundation’s peer-to-peer programs that are making a real difference.
Video: The Impact of Camp Hope
One of the most moving parts of the presentation was this video showcasing the transformative work happening at Camp Hope, the PTSD Foundation’s peer-to-peer residential treatment program.
Key Statistics Shared
- 331,265 veterans live in the DFW metro area
- Tarrant County leads the region with 115,818 veterans
- Dallas County is home to 101,201 veterans
- Texas continues to rank among the highest states for veteran suicides
- Nationally, 6,392 veterans died by suicide in 2023
- Veterans are twice as likely as non-veterans to die by suicide
As Kenny emphasized throughout the presentation, “One is too many.”
About the PTSD Foundation of America
The PTSD Foundation of America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing hope and healing to veterans and their families struggling with PTSD and related conditions. Their free programs include peer mentoring, pastoral and clinical counseling, and Camp Hope — a 6–8 month evidence-based residential treatment program.
Kenny Thomas serves as General Manager for the DFW region and can be reached for presentations, partnerships, or referrals:
Kenny Thomas
General Manager – DFW
PTSD Foundation of America
📍 1940 Enchanted Way, Suite 204, Grapevine, TX 76051
📞 256-297-0459
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.ptsdusa.org
Thank You, Kenny
On behalf of the White Settlement Area Chamber of Commerce, we want to extend our sincere thanks to Kenny Thomas and the PTSD Foundation of America for bringing this important presentation to our members. Raising awareness about the challenges facing our veterans — and the resources available to support them — is vital to our community.
We are grateful for organizations like the PTSD Foundation that are actively working to serve those who have served our country.
One is too many.
Together, we can make a difference for veterans in DFW.