Dyess We Care Team

Recreation Center Renovation
2018-01-21 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Recreation Center, 801 Cypress Street, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
TO VOLUNTEER: https://www.volunteersignup.org/MD4M4

Huckleberry Lane - Paint Project
2018-03-17 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | 1041 Huckleberry Ln, Abilene, Tx 79601, 1041 Huckleberry Ln, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Huckleberry Lane – House Painting Project
The ramp had dry rot and the house is in need of painting. More info to follow;

Non-Profit Makeover
2018-04-21 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Abilene Swim Club, 301 Ruidosa Ave, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
To volunteer goto: https://www.volunteersignup.org/LP9AB
Because you shouldn’t have to be wealthy to enjoy quality time with family and friends.
Abilene Swim Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit group that provides an affordable safe, wholesome environment for family-fun and unity. It is the cheapest membership in town, affording hard working families the opportunity to swim, picnic, putt-putt and more.

Buffalo Gap Trailer Make-Over
2018-06-09 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Buffalo Gap Tailer, 201 East Street Lot #1, Buffalo Gap, TX, 79508, United States
SATURDAY, 9 JUNE: Buffalo Gap Trailer: 201 East Street Lot #1 Buffalo Gap, TX signup sheet
Mrs. Blythe and her daughter needs some help painting her trailer and caulking her windows. OF COURSE WE’LL DO MORE THAN THAT! 😉 She and her daughter have been coming out and supporting our carwashes for years! DOUBLE SHIFT GETS A FREE LUNCH!! The Team Leader for this project is Amn Donovan Lavender.
For more info and to VOLUNTEER: https://www.volunteersignup.org/38MEM

Burger Street Project
2018-06-16 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | 414 Burger Street, 417 Burger Street, Abilene, TX, 79603, United States
Saturday, June 16th – 417 Burger Street signup sheet
Mr. Martin was left handicapped after an automobile accident. He lives completely off of disability now. His house is in desperate need of paint, his handicapped ramp needs fix’n and stain, and a portion of his fence has collapsed. ALL volunteers will receive a FREE WCT-shirt (while supplies last) and those working a double-shift will receive a free lunch (Noon – 1300 Lunch break). The Team Leader for this project is A1C Tanner Friday and the lead carpenter is A1C Dustin Osborne.
Paint a handicapped man’s home: https://www.volunteersignup.org/R7B3E

Lake Kirby Nature Play Area
2018-07-21 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Kirby Lake, 6900 Maple Street, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
More Info to Come

Westmoreland Street House Painting Project
2018-08-25 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Westmoreland Paint Project, 725 Westmoreland, Abilene, TX, 79603, United States
Saturday August 11th @ 725 Westmoreland
GRAND FINALE! This Saturday, one shift only! 725 Westmoreland signup sheet
** All volunteers receive our NEW tie-dye shirts from our Fun & Funky collection ~ FREE! Those wishing to log in more hours and do a double, please make sure to sign up for each shift! We’ll provide lunch for those working a double from Noon – 1300. **
Great Grandma wants her house painted, but Great Grandpa keeps putting it off. Grandpa explained, “Once I kick this cancer’s ass, I plan to gain my weight back and paint the house myself.” You see, Grandpa is undergoing Chemotherapy. We made them a deal… Grandma works on her plants, Grandpa works on his chemo, and WE make the home look fabulous!
Click here to sign up.

Burger Street II Project
2018-09-29 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | 433 Burger Street, 433 Burger Street, Abilene, TX, 79603, United States
Robin was diagnosed with Lyphomia and had to quit her job due to her failing health. Nearly 18 years ago, before The Dyess We Care Team had any money, she donated donuts for all our WCT projects. Even recently, when she saw us down the road, she allowed us to store supplies in her garage, and she even helped out with our project (as much as she could). She is a hard working woman, who was reluctant to ask for help. ALL THE MORE REASON TO PROVIDE IT! All volunteers receive a FREE Dyess We Care Team t-shirt, and we will provide lunch for those volunteers who work a DOUBLE (if you want to work a double, please complete this form TWICE). The Team Leaders for this project are A1C Chris Barth (WCT Top 20 volunteer) and A1C Terrell Kendrick.
Volunteer Signup

TSgt Justin Elledge Memorial Project Part 1
2018-10-20 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | 801 Lexington Ave, 801 Lexington Ave., Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Saturday, October 20th: The Elledge Memorial Project – 801 Lexington Ave
Our comrade Justin, RIP, is no longer able to help his pregnant wife, but that does NOT mean she will not have help. We shall welcome Desaree and her family home by taking over Justin’s “Honey Do” list! NEVER FORGET! And we will not. The Team Leaders are SSgt Kevin Ellis and TSgt (Ret) Bryan Carrillo.
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TSgt Justin Elledge Memorial Project Completion
2018-10-27 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | 801 Lexington Ave, 801 Lexington Ave., Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Saturday, October 27th: The Elledge Memorial Project – 801 Lexington Ave
Our comrade Justin, RIP, is no longer able to help his pregnant wife, but that does NOT mean she will not have help. We shall welcome Desaree and her family home by taking over Justin’s “Honey Do” list! NEVER FORGET! And we will not. The Team Leaders are SSgt Kevin Ellis and TSgt (Ret) Bryan Carrillo.
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP

Abilene State Supported Living Center
2019-03-16 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Abilene State Supported Living Center, 2501 Mable Street, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
Signups for “Saturday, March 16th – Abilene State Supported Living Center @ 2501 Maple Street signup sheet”
Volunteers needed to painting the living centers of adults with moderate to sever mental/physical disabilities, many requiring TOTAL care. Asking all volunteers to be ON TIME and meet at the FLAG POLE no later than 10 minutes BEFORE “Show Time”.
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2019-04-13 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Abilene State Supported Living Center, 2501 Mable Street, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
This Saturday!
We’re painting a home at the Abilene State Supportive Living Center (ASSLC). The ASSLC houses hundreds of adults with moderate to severe mental and physical disorders. There are TWO shifts, so if you want to work BOTH, please make sure to sign up for each.
Saturday, 13 April: Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street signup sheet
MEET BY THE FLAGPOLE! We will be painting bedrooms for adults with mental disabilities who require partial to complete care. The ABSSLC strives hard to make sure their facilities do not look “institutionalized”, but it’s a lot to do, so they need our help. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on! PLEASE ARRIVE 5 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SHIFT!!
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP CLICK HERE

Phase II Painting - Abilene Swim Club
2019-04-27 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Abilene Swim Club, 301 Ruidosa Ave, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Abilene Swim Club (ASC) –
Where Family Fun & Affordability Meet!
ASC is a non-profit that provides a wonderful swimming pool (and other activities) environment for families that couldn’t afford otherwise. Their low-cost memberships do not leave much room for updates, so our volunteers will provide the muscle to stretch their dollars. In return, all volunteers will be invited to a PRIVATE SWIM PARTY after our annual banquet!
For more information and/or to volunteer, click on the CLICK HERE

Merkel House Painting Project
2019-07-13 08:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Merkel 2019 Painting, 117 County Road 353, Merkel, TX, 79536, United States
Complete Our First House Paint of the Year! Saturday, July 13th.

One shift to finish the Merkel House
Mr. Boden is a disabled veteran in Merkel Texas who got a new wheelchair ramp last year; however, the NEW ramp on the OLD house doesn’t look too good to Mrs. Boden! We need volunteers to take this VETERAN’s home from DRAB to FAB!!
Oh, and they’ve picked a BOLD color… TURQUOISE!!
Mr. Boden is a disabled veteran out in Merkel Texas who got a new wheelchair ramp last year; however, the NEW ramp on the OLD house doesn’t look too good to Mrs. Boden! We need volunteers to take this VETERAN’s home from DRAB to FAB!! As the home is difficult to find, we need all volunteers to meet at the VFW located at 1049 Veterans Drive (across from Dyess AFB). Because of limited parking, we are asking volunteers to carpool. IF WILLING TO WORK ALL DAY, please remember to sign up for EACH shift. Lunch will be provided for those who work a double shift, and ALL volunteers will receive a FREE Dyess We Care Team shirt. The Team Leaders for this project is MSgt Ryan Velarde.
As the home is difficult to find, we need all volunteers to meet at 0830 SHARP at the VFW (1049 Veterans Drive). Because of limited parking, we are asking volunteers to carpool. ALL volunteers will receive a FREE Dyess We Care Team shirt. The Team Leaders for this project is MSgt Ryan Velarde. We only need one shift to complete this project!
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Cactus Lion's Club Fish Fry
2019-09-28 15:00 - 21:00 UTC | St Paul United Methodist Church, 525 Beech Street, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Saturday September 28: Cactus Lions Club Fish Fry,
St Paul United Methodist Church
525 Beech Street, Abilene
PROCEEDS HELP FUND LIONS CLUB CAMP FOR DISABLED CHILDREN!
Help disabled children go to camp! We need volunteers to assist with this year’s Cactus Lions Club Annual Fish Fry. All proceeds benefit the Lions Club Camp for Disabled Children. VOLUNTEERS EAT FOR FREE!! The Team Leaders for this project is SSgt Kevin and Mrs. Nicole Ellis.
Volunteers needed to set up, meal prep, serve and clean-up. ALL VOLUNTEERS EAT FOR FREE!! Choice of two shifts.
TO VOLUNTEER CLICK HERE

Oak Street House Painting Project
2019-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 1501 Oak Street, 1501 Oak Street, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
Granny beat stage 4 cancer, but she’s still too short to paint her house. We know, because she tried!
Saturday, October 19th @ 1501 Oak Street
Help us give Granny the Home Make-Over she’s been dreaming about! She’s so confident in our abilities, she’s letting us pick the paint colors!! And it WON’T be the beige color you see in the pictures!!
All we have are some minor touch-ups and to finish painting the back.In addition, IF we can get some talented carpenters, we would LOVE to install a NEW front door for Granny! Not only was she the victim of cancer, she’s been the victim of a break-in. Her door has a “make-shift” locking mechanism, because it no longer shuts and locks.
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Bowie Street House Painting
2020-01-11 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 1141 S. Bowie Dr., 1141 S Bowie Dr, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Saturday, January 11 @ 1141 S. Bowie Dr. signup sheet
THIS SATURDAY – Finishing Granny’s House (As seen on KTAB News)
DESPERATELY trying to finish up our Ultimate Granny Christmas, painting both inside & out of her home, so that we can get to our next recipients.
This Saturday we need volunteers to do “touchups”, paint Granny’s hallway, stain her new kitchen pass-through, apply cedar to her porch, add an awning and shutters, and give her the kitchen of her dreams! CARPENTERS NEEDED!! We need ALL HANDS ON DECK!!
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Greater Abilene Kiwanis Club Chili Supper
2020-02-22 15:30 - 21:30 UTC | Abilene Civic Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, 79601, United States
All proceeds benefiting local Children’s charities….
The annual Kawanis Child Dinner raises funds that benefits several LOCAL CHILDREN’S CHARITIES! This even raises nearly $50K each year! We need volunteers for the TWO shifts: the first is helping serve and run the dinning area and the second is for MUSCLE for the TEAR DOWN shift! Wear your WCT shirt (We’ll have some there if you don’t have one or need a new one) and arrive at the Abilene Civic Center (also known as the Event Center, downtown Abilene) or 1100 N. 6th Street. COME EARLY AND EAT FOR FREE!! The Team Leader for this event is SSgt Susie Goddard.
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Cactus Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
2020-03-07 15:00 - 21:00 UTC | First Baptist Church, 1333 N 2nd Street, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Need volunteers for the Cactus Lions Club’s 43rd Annual Spaghetti Supper – Saturday, March 7th!
All the proceeds from this event help support the Lions Club Camp for Disabled Children in San Antonio, TX. A FEW HOURS OF YOUR TIME HELPS SEND DISABLED CHILDREN TO SUMMER CAMP!
VOLUNTEERS EAT FOR FREE! PLUS, we’ll have our brand new Dyess We Care Team 20th Anniversary volunteer t-shirts for the FIRST time ever – FREE for all volunteers!
For more details and/or to volunteer select the “Volunteer Signup Sheet!” located below.
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP SHEET
(With Famous Secret Sauce)
***Benefits***
Handicapped Children
HIGHLAND CHURCH OF CHRIST
425 highland Avenue
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Shifts from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

"Glitter House" Project
2020-11-07 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Glitter House Project, 541 Westmoreland Street, Abilene, TX, 79603
“Glitter House” Project, the Finale!
Saturday November 7th
One Shift Only From 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Manuel is ill, having to endure regular dialysis treatments. His home is in desperate need of repair, MUCH of which we can NOT do. However, it is also in need of painting and replacing some dry-rotted boards, WHICH IS SOMETHING WE CAN DO!
Brace yourself, because Manuel has paining his sidewalk green and sprinkled it with glitter in an attempt to make his home more “cheerful”. We’re going to see if we can’t do a better job with that!
To volunteer and get the location information, click on the “Volunteer Here” button below. All volunteers will receive a FREE Dyess We Care Team t-shirt, and FREE lunch for anyone working both shifts.
PLEASE bring a mask for when you’re interacting with the home owner or close proximity to another volunteer.
VOLUNTEER HERE!
*** PLEASE PARK AT ABILENE HIGH SCHOOL ON N.6TH AND SHELTON STREET!! The streets have limited parking, and Westmoreland is only a block away. ***

Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner
2020-11-25 10:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Abilene Civic Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, 79601, United States
This Wednesday, November 25 – Providing Thanksgiving Dinner to those in need.
The Dyess We Care Team will be responsible for providing and serving desserts at the annual Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner. Due to COVID, this will be a drive-through service; however, we still ask volunteers to wear a mask.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO VOLUNTEER Click On the Volunteer Signup Link Below

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United Way Winter Lightfest
2020-11-27 18:00 - 2020-12-26 22:00 (America/New_York) | Winter Light Fest, 2250 E N 10th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Time to get FESTIVE!!
We need volunteers to manage parking for this event, which raises money benefiting TWENTY-SEVEN local charities! HUGE community impact!
This will be ongoing through December 26th, so we will have plenty of opportunities. RECEIVE A FREE DYESS WE CARE TEAM HOODIE WHEN YOU VOLUNTEER 3 OR MORE TIMES (Through the Holiday Season; More chances to volunteer during the upcoming weekends)!!
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
Winter Lightfest is BIGGER, BRIGHTER, and BETTER in 2020!
Friday – Sunday,
November 27 – December 13
The week of Christmas, December 17 – 23
Final night – December 26
Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
Last admission granted at 9:00 p.m.

Bring on the joy! Bring on the cheer!

Veterans Training Center
2021-03-13 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Friends For Life, 400 Oak Street, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
Saturday, March 13th!
Helping Our Own! Creating a Veteran Training Center at the Veterans Association new location! Currently a completely UNUSED upstairs that will serve to provide a variety of services for our Veterans.
Veterans Training Center 400 Oak Street
Volunteers are needed to paint and decorate the future Veterans Administration’s training center. When complete, this center will provide much needed training to veterans like money management, benefits awareness, PTSD groups, job fairs and more! FAR REACHING IMPACT TO OUR OWN MILITARY MEMBERS! Everyone receives a FREE Dress We Care Team shirt, and those who sign-up for each shift will receive lunch on us!
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP SHEET

We Care Team Recognition
2021-04-06 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Dyess AFB Memorial Museum and Linear Air Park, 800 Arnold Blvd, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Our BEST sponsor, Star Dealership, is going to feature The Dyess We Care Team on their new web page as their TOP organization they support.
We would like a HUGE photo op!
We need our volunteers to dawn their BEST (meaning the least paint stains) Dyess We Team t-shirts (or tank-tops) and assemble at 5:00pm on Tuesday, April 6 at the Dyess AFB Memorial Museum and Linear Air Park, 800 Arnold Blvd.
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY A FREE PIZZA PARTY!!
To volunteer, please click on the “FREE PIZZA” below and sign up (so we know how many pizzas to get!
FREE PIZZA

Global Samaritan
2021-05-20 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Global Samaritan, 2074 North 1st Street, Abilene, TX, 79603, United States
Global Samaritan
2074 N.1st Street
Thursday, May 20th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Global Samaritan helps organizations to help those in need who are facing hardship, crisis and disaster – ALL OVER THE WORLD! Now THEY need help tearing down walls. Need volunteers to help SMASH walls at Global Samaritan. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Two shifts available.

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Ben Richey Game Room Make-Over
2021-05-22 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Ben Richey Boy’s Ranch, 501 Ben Richey Drive, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
Saturday, May 22! Help the boys of The Ben Richey Boy’s Ranch. Who are they? Let’s just say good kids from bad situations.
One of those BAD SITUATIONS is… THEIR GAME ROOM!
OMG! Nothing but boring white walls! HOWEVER, we’re about to change all that… with YOUR help! We need volunteers to help ROCK THEIR WORLD with color! See above for our design inspiration!
For more information and to volunteer, click on the “Volunteer Here!” below.

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Project Graduation
2021-05-29 21:30 - 2021-05-30 06:00 (America/New_York) | Dodge Jones Sports Youth Center, 1042 Loop 322, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
Saturday, May 29th through
Sunday, May 30th
Come PARTY with the graduating class of 2021! At the same time you’re serving ALL the people of Abilene! By providing a safe drug and alcohol free environment for our high school seniors to celebrate, you help rid the streets of drunk drivers.
HELP PROTECT THE COMMUNITY,
BECOME A
GUARDIAN OF THE GRADUATES!
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Mother's Day Out - Day Care Make-Over
2021-06-19 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | First Christian Church, 5133 Antilley Road, Abilene, TX, 79606, United States
Saturday, June 19th
First Christian Church
5133 Antilley Rd, Beginning at 9:00 am
WE are the interior decorators!!
*** House located N.W. corner of Church ***
<< If you’re going to have lunch for us, please sign-up for “Lunch” between Noon – 1300 >>
The First Christian Church wants to use their Chaplain home as a Mother’s Day Out and eventually a full day care facility to serve the community. Currently the operate from another location, and they have several Dyess parents who use their services. They have left all the designs up to US!!
This Saturday is Stage 4- EVERYTHING is “almost done”, but NOTHING is complete! Touch-ups, Gumballs, more room decorations and finish playground! We’ll start at 0900 and work until lunch. Morning shift can stay and eat, and afternoon shift can come early and join us – BUT SIGN UP FOR LUNCH, so our Church Ladies know how much to bring!
Volunteers will also receive a FREE Dyess We Care Team shirt or tank-top.
Team Leaders for this project are SrA Alexis Hernandez and A1C Ashton Morris
Click on the link below to volunteer or for more information.
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

We Care Team Awards Banquet
2021-07-31 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | MCM Elegante Suites – Abilene, 4250 Ridgemont Dr., Abilene, TX, 79606, United States
Dyess We Care Team 20/21 Anniversary Awards Banquet
Saturday, July 31st @ 5:00 pm
MCM Elegante’ Suits
Join us for The Dyess We Care Team 20/21 Anniversary Awards Banquet, Saturday, July 31st at the MCM Elegante’ Suits.
Our Masters of Ceremony is Judge Downing Bolls with closing comments by Mayor Anthony Williams.
Dinner is a DELUX Texas Burger Bar with French fries and coleslaw and Life Of Pie providing desserts!
Y’all hear right folks, an awards banquet where the dress is PIC-NIC CASUAL, meaning where you fancies shorts and cleanest Dyess We Care Team shirt (You know, the one with the least paint on it)!
All attending will also receive not one but TWO Dyess We Care Team scrapbooks – a $30 value, FOR FREE!!
In fact, DINNER IS FREE, TOO through the generosity of The Star Family of Dealers! We only ask for a small donation to help off-set the cost of the awards. Get your tickets by clicking “We Care Team Awards Banquet Tickets” link below.
Click Here To Purchase Banquet Tickets

Shelton Street Project
2021-09-25 08:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | 557 Shelton Street, 557 Shelton Street, Abilene, TX, 79603, United States
Saturday, September 25th
Time To Help a Granny and her Grandkids!
557 Shelton Street
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Granny now has her Grandkids, and this family needs a little JOY! Granny wants her home painting, and the kids want a playground… well, we THINK they do, we didn’t ask. WE JUST GOT THEM ONE!
We’re going to paint the house, and unbeknown to the kids – install a new backyard playground!All volunteers will receive a FREE Dyess We Care Team shirt, and we will provide lunch for those working both shifts.

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
