VFW Make Over - Phase III
2026-02-21 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | VFW Post 6873, 1049 Veterans Dr,, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Saturday, February 21, 2026 @ 9:00am
1049 Veterans Dr, Abilene TX
Dyess We Care Team VFW Renovation Project
For generations, the Veterans of Foreign Wars has stood as more than just a building—it is a sanctuary. A place where stories are shared, burdens are set down, and no veteran stands alone. The VFW represents sacrifice, service, and the unbreakable bond between those who have worn the uniform and the nation they defended.
Now, it’s our turn to serve them.
The Dyess We Care Team is proud to take on a multi-weekend renovation of our local VFW—an investment not just in a facility, but in the men and women who rely on it. This space supports combat veterans, active-duty service members, and military families. It hosts meetings, remembrance ceremonies, peer support, and moments of healing that will continue long after the paint dries and the tools are packed away.
This project is about legacy.
It’s about ensuring that when a veteran walks through those doors—today or twenty years from now—they feel honored, welcomed, and remembered.
We will be working over several weekends with two shifts each day:
Morning Shift: 0900
Afternoon Shift: 1300
If you want to put in a full day of service, we encourage you to sign up for both shifts. For those working both, lunch will be provided—our way of taking care of the team that’s taking care of our veterans.
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VFW Make Over - Phase IV
2026-03-14 09:00 - 17:00 | VFW Post 6873, 1049 Veterans Dr,, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Saturday, March 14, 2026 @ 9:00 am
1049 Veterans Dr, Abilene TX
Dyess We Care Team VFW Renovation Project
For generations, the Veterans of Foreign Wars has stood as more than just a building—it is a sanctuary. A place where stories are shared, burdens are set down, and no veteran stands alone. The VFW represents sacrifice, service, and the unbreakable bond between those who have worn the uniform and the nation they defended.
Now, it’s our turn to serve them.
The Dyess We Care Team is proud to take on a multi-weekend renovation of our local VFW—an investment not just in a facility, but in the men and women who rely on it. This space supports combat veterans, active-duty service members, and military families. It hosts meetings, remembrance ceremonies, peer support, and moments of healing that will continue long after the paint dries and the tools are packed away.
This project is about legacy.
It’s about ensuring that when a veteran walks through those doors—today or twenty years from now—they feel honored, welcomed, and remembered.
We will be working over several weekends with two shifts each day:
Morning Shift: 0900
Afternoon Shift: 1300
If you want to put in a full day of service, we encourage you to sign up for both shifts. For those working both, lunch will be provided—our way of taking care of the team that’s taking care of our veterans.
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

North 7th House Paint Project
2026-05-02 09:00 - 16:00 | 1634 North 7th St, 1634 North 7th St, Abilene, Texas, 79601
Saturday May 2, 2026
House Painting Project
1634 North 7th St
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The Dyess We Care Team will kick off its first home transformation project of 2026 on Saturday, April 11th, with a powerful mission: serving a disabled Marine veteran and amputee in the Abilene community.
Beginning at 9:00 AM and a second shift at noon, more than 40 students from Dyess Airmen Leadership School will join forces with core Dyess We Care Team volunteers and community partner Honey Do Services, Inc. to completely repaint the veteran’s home located at 1634 North 7th Street. This is more than restoring a house, but a sense of pride and dignity for a veteran.
Overseeing this ambitious effort is Team Leader SSgt Chris Bryant, who will be guiding the project from start to finish and mentoring the next generation of Air Force leaders throughout the day.
The homeowner, Mr. Padilla, has entrusted the entire design to the team. In a meaningful departure from our usual colorful pallet, our volunteers are embracing a bold black-and-white color scheme that we chose to reflect strength and a timeless, masculine character fitting of a Marine.
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North 7th House Paint Project II
2026-05-16 09:00 - 16:00 | 1634 North 7th St, 1634 North 7th St, Abilene, Texas, 79601
Saturday May 16, 2026
House Painting Project
1634 North 7th St
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The Dyess We Care Team is kicking off our first house paint of the year with a mission that could not be more urgent.
This project supports a Marine Corps veteran who has lost a leg and is physically unable to complete even basic maintenance on his home. Despite his circumstances, a neighbor reported the condition of the house to the city, and he is now facing the very real possibility of having his home condemned.
That’s where we step in.
A few hours of your time can make the difference between this veteran keeping his home or losing it. What may seem like a small act of service to you is, for him, everything.
Leading this effort is SSgt Chris Bryant, stepping forward to guide the team and ensure this veteran receives the support he deserves.
This is what we do. When a call for help comes in, our community answers. We’re not just painting a house—we’re protecting a home, restoring dignity, and standing beside a Marine who has already sacrificed more than most.
LUNCH PROVIDED FOR THOSE WHO WORK BOTH SHIFTS
The homeowner, Mr. Padilla, has entrusted the entire design to the team. In a meaningful departure from our usual colorful pallet, our volunteers are embracing a bold black-and-white color scheme that we chose to reflect strength and a timeless, masculine character fitting of a Marine.
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
