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

"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

"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

PARTICIPATION

Veterans Day Parade | Virtual Veterans Celebration | Pedal to Honor Bike Tour | Art Contest |

Storytelling Project | Summer Veteran Community Expo

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

Art Contest | Virtual Veterans Celebration |

Summer Veteran Community Expo |

Veterans Day Parade

Our current education programs include an Art Contest for K-12 students in the DISD and a Video Contest that is open to the public. They are both based on the annual theme.

RECOGNITION

Veterans Day Parade | Pedal To Honor Bike Tour |

Virtual Veterans Celebration

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 creating positive community change.

Communities often struggle to find meaningful ways to connect with veterans and honor them for their service. GDVF creates opportunities for them to honor veterans AND veteran ideals to shape positive community change for generations to come.

At Greater Dallas Veterans Foundation, we know you like to honor and support veterans in meaningful ways. To do that, you need to have options and opportunities that keep your interest AND fit into 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 veteran ideals like service, integrity, commitment, courage, and purpose can positively impact communities for generations to come. That's why for the past 20 years, we have been connecting veteran ideals to 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.

Greater Dallas Veterans Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which means any money we raise is invested in our veterans, students, and communities. Connect with us to build positive community change!

Greater Dallas Veterans Foundation

Greater Dallas Veterans Foundation

Creating Positive community Change For Generations to come

Creating Positive community Change For Generations to come

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Why Veterans?

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

GDVF Founding Veteran Volunteer

Words from one of our own

When you engage with veteran ideals, you invest in community

PARTICIPATION

EDUCATION

RECOGNITION

Take these three steps to engage your community.

1. CHOOSE HOW TO PARTICIPATE

2. PARTICIPATE

3. CREATE POSITIVE COMMUNITY CHANGE!

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Veterans Creating Positive Community Change for Generations.

Greater Dallas Veterans Foundation