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Communities + Veterans = Service

Inspiring positive community change For Generations to come

Communities + Veterans = Service

Inspiring 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 & Parade

- Student Art Contes

- Mental Wellness Symposium

- Video History Project

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

PARTICIPATION

- Mental Health Symposium

- Student Art Contest

Our current education programs include a Mental Health Symposium and a themed art contest for K-12 students in the Dallas ISD and has been expanded to 7-12 graders in the Greater Dallas Area.

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- Veterans Day Parade

- Student Art Contest

These events are designed to recognize the service of our veterans. They include 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 inspired 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 positive community change for generations to come.

At GDVF, we know you like to honor and appreciate veterans in meaningful ways. To do that, you must have options and opportunities that keep your interest AND fit your 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 freedoms for granted. Having exposure to the ideal of "service above self" can inspire lasting, positive community change for generations to come. That's why for the past 25 years, we have been connecting the veteran ideal of service with students, organizations, and communities. And recently, we have introduced additional opportunities that are fun, practical, and meaningful through participation, education, and recognition that not only give 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

Inspiring positive community change For Generations to come

Inspiring positive community change For Generations to come

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

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1. CHOOSE HOW TO ENGAGE

2. ENGAGE

3. INSPIRE POSITIVE COMMUNITY CHANGE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME!

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