Less than six percent of the nation has 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. Exposure to the veteran's ideal "service above self" can inspire lasting, positive community change for generations. That's why for more than 20 years, we have been connecting the veteran ideal of service with students, organizations, and communities. And recently, we have introduced additional meaningful opportunities through PARTICIPATION, EDUCATION, and RECOGNITION that not only give back to our veterans but allow our veterans to give back to you.
The GDVF 2022 theme this year is "Proud to be An American." This theme from Lee Greenwood's famous song "God Bless the U.S.A." emphasizes our freedoms in the United States of America were earned and must be protected.
Here are our upcoming events:
MENTAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM AND SPORTS HEROES RECEPTION (SEP)
STUDENT ART CONTEST (AUG-OCT)
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY AND PARADE (NOV 11)
At GDVF, we create opportunities for communities in the Greater Dallas Area to honor and appreciate veterans and their ideal of "service above self" to inspire positive community change for generations to come.
This year we are expanding our mental wellness campaign and amplifying the need to engage veterans in mental health conversations. Additionally, with your help, we will celebrate our North Texas Veterans on Veteran's Day. Our nation's heroes are deserving, and we hope you will join us!
Organization name
Greater Dallas Veterans Foundation
Causes
Community Improvement, Veterans, Education - K-12
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Ellis, Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Navarro, Johnson, Hood, Erath, Denton, Dallas, Collin
BIPOC Serving
Other, Hispanic or Latinx, Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
8415 Old Moss Road