Engaging Communities in "Service Above Self"

Inspiring lasting, positive community change For Generations to come

Engaging Communities in "Service Above Self"

Inspiring lasting, positive community change For Generations to come

Here's what the community has to say about us!

"Before our participation in the GDVF Art Contest, we had never participated in an art contest that had so much meaning. The GDVF Art Contest has students research an annual rotating veterans theme to inspire their creations. One year, a student made a wonderful drawing of the flag raised at Iwo Jima and during the Awards Ceremony, met a local veteran who fought in that famous battle! Not only are we able to hone our craft, but we are also serving in a meaningful way. Students and communities are better for it."

Monica Hayslip,

Director of Visual Arts

Dallas Independent School District

"Prior to the work of GDVF, connecting veterans and communities wasn't viewed as a possibility at this scale. GDVF provides opportunities to honor veterans by connecting them with communities in various ways, keeping it fresh and relevant for all. The collaboration of veterans and communities, with GDVF at the helm, unites the Greater Dallas Area for a great cause."

Capt. John Hayes, U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

Past Commander

Dallas Chapter

Military Order of the World Wars

PARTICIPATION

Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade | Veterans Day Celebration Video | Pedal to Honor Bike Ride

Student Art Contest | Public Video Contest | North Texas Vet-Fest | Video History Project - Operation Lima Charlie

Participation provides a natural sense of accomplishment. Whether you are an attendee, entrant, volunteer, donor, or sponsor, events couldn't be possible without you!

EDUCATION

Student Art Contest | Public Video Contest

Our current education programs include an art contest for K-12 students in the DISD and a few other invited North Texas school districts and a video contest that is open to the public. These contests are both based upon a chosen annual military service theme.

RECOGNITION

Veterans Day Parade | Veterans Day Celebration Video Pedal to Honor Bike Ride | Student Art Contest

Public Video Contest | North Texas Vet-Fest

Video History Project - Operation Lima Charlie

These events are designed to recognize our veterans for their service. All of these events begin with a formal recognition ceremony and are open to the public. Acknowledgment by the community is central to inspiring positive community change.

We know when communities have meaningful ways to honor and appreciate veterans they feel proud and engaged. That’s why Greater Dallas Veteran’s Foundation (GDVF), creates opportunities for them to engage with veterans and their ideal of “service above self” to inspire lasting, positive community change.

At GDVF, we know you like to honor and appreciate veterans in meaningful ways. To do that, you need to have options and opportunities that keep your interest AND fit your, your family’s, or your organization's busy schedule.

The problem is with so many options out there, it can be overwhelming trying to choose where to go or what to do. You may even be feeling frustrated with trying to make a choice and, in the end, may end up doing nothing at all. We totally get it.

With less than six percent of the nation having served in the military, we know that most of our communities are often not exposed to authentic examples of patriotism and may take our freedom for granted. Having exposure to the veteran's ideal "service above self" can inspire lasting, positive community change for generations to come. That's why for the past 20 years, we have been connecting the veteran's ideal to students, organizations, and communities. And will continue to introduce opportunities that are engaging, inspirational, and meaningful through participation, education, and recognition that not only gives back to our veterans but allow our veterans to give back to you!

GDVF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, which means any money we raise is invested in our veterans, students, and communities. Engage with us and inspire positive community change.

Greater Dallas Veterans Foundation

Greater Dallas Veterans Foundation

Inspiring lasting, positive community change For Generations to come

Inspiring lasting, positive community change For Generations to come

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POSITIVE CHANGE

INSPIRE

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POSITIVE CHANGE

INSPIRE

POSITIVE CHANGE

POSITIVE CHANGE

POSITIVE CHANGE

Why Veterans?

Here's what the community has to say about us!

GDVF Founding Veteran Volunteer

Words from one of our own

"Service above self"

PARTICIPATION

EDUCATION

RECOGNITION

Take these three steps to engage your community.

1. CHOOSE HOW TO ENGAGE

2. ENGAGE

3. INSPIRE LASTING, POSITIVE COMMUNITY CHANGE!

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Veterans Creating Positive Community Change for Generations.

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