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.

VOLUNTEER HERE

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

South 17th Street Project
2021-10-09 08:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | South 7th Project, 1926 S 17th Street, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
South 17th Street Project!!
Disabled couple (husband had a stroke) on a fixed income and kids out of state needs help fixing and painting their home. This Saturday is stage three (final)- more carpentry and BOLD colors!

Click Here To Volunteer

Soul Fire Cafe
2022-02-19 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Soul Fire Cafe, 341 3rd Street, Dyess AFB, TX, 79605, United States
Soul Fire Cafe’ Make Over!
GOT MUSCLE!!?? Hope so, because we got a LOT of stuff to move into storage! If you aint got muscle… GOT TRUCK!!! :o)
Step 1: Move donated items from Brook’s home (on base), take to storage area and assemble.
Step 2: Scrap floors, Remove flooring (Ready to get some GAINZ?)
Step 3: Remove dropdown and bar (We HOPE!)
Step 4: CLEAN
We hope you’ll be part of the BIGGEST Dyess We Care Team project in our (over) 21 year history!
Click on the volunteer link below for more info!
TO VOLUNTEER CLICK HERE

N Mockingbird Lane Paint Project
2022-08-27 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 2450 N Mockingbird Paint, 2450 North Mockingbird Lane, Abilene, TX, 79603, United States
Saturday, August 27th
2450 North Mockingbird Lane
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
After nearly 6 months of Cafe’ renovations, it’s time to get back to what we do – PAINT HOUSES! This will be our FIRST house painting project of OUR “New Year”. This one is for a disabled Army Veteran.
Please click the “Volunteer Here” for more info and to volunteer.
VOLUNTEER HERE

Boys & Girls Club Make Over
2023-03-04 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 1301 Clinton Street, 1301 Clinton Street, Abilene, TX, 79603, United States
East side Martinez Elementary 1301 Clinton Street
Need volunteers for paint and minor carpentry for a Boys & Girls Club makeover! We’re trying to get this done BEFORE spring break!
Need volunteers to help “make over” a Boys & Girls Club before spring break.
Lunch provided at Noon on Saturday, and Sunday after we’re done.
The Team Leader for this project is A1C Stephen “Ready to Roll” Schroll
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Noah Project Paint Project
2023-03-11 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Noah Project, 5802 Texas Ave, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Noah Project – Come Help Victims of Domestic Abuse
We need volunteers to put a fresh coat of paint on some walls. We’re going to paint the cafeteria, create a more inviting reception area and make the laundry room FUN for the Mom’s and kiddos!
The project is this Saturday, and we have a morning and afternoon shift. We will provide lunch for those working BOTH shifts, so if you’re helping all day, make sure to sign-up for both shifts.
Saturday March 11th – Noah Project, 5802 Texas Avenue
9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
Need volunteers to paint rooms at Noah Project, a center for abused spouses. The Team Leader for this project is SrA Dustin Brooks. Those working both shifts PLEASE complete the form for both morning and afternoon because Noah is providing lunch.
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Serenity Suites Makeover
2023-04-15 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
Saturday, April 15th
Install new sinks – Serenity Suites
Building 7234, Dyess AFB
More Info To Come

Serenity Suites Makeover - Paint
2023-04-29 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
Serenity Suites Maker Over
Painting Project
Saturday, April 29th beginning at 9:00 am
Building 7234, Dyess AFB
Saturday, April 29th & Sunday, April 30th signup sheet
Currently known as the First Sergeant’s “Cool Down Rooms”, soon will become their Serenity Suites, offering a safe haven for Airmen in times of need. Currently outdated and drab, soon will be modern and FAB! Part “A” will consist of painting the ceiling, priming doors and trim, and organizing donated items.
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Durango Drive House Painting Project
2023-06-17 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 5450 Durango Dr, 5450 Durango Dr, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Mr. Howard Brown is a preacher who undergoes dialysis 3X/week. He turns 93 years old this month, and he has prayed for someone to come help fix his home. We will provide lunch and birthday cake!. IWe will present FIVE specialty coins to those who bring in the MOST newvolunteers! These MUST be people who have NOT done a Dyess We Care Team project in the past 12 months! So, Bring a Friend, Bring a Coworker, Bring a Supervisor, Bring a Shirt, Bring a Chief, Bring a Commander…

Saturday June 17th
5450 Durango Dr

09:00 AM – 3:00 PM
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Camp Tonkawa Project
2023-10-07 09:00 - 2023-10-08 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Camp Tonkawa, 4117 FM 89, Tuscola, TX, 79562, United States
FIRST TIME BACK SINCE COVID! A DYESS WE CARE TEAM FAVORITE!!
Camp Tonkawa Campout Project!
Saturday & Sunday, October 7th & 8th
Camp Tonkawa
4117 FM 89, Tuscola, TX. 79562
Get ready, folks, because we’re about to embark on an epic adventure that will not only surprise the Boy Scouts (and Girl Scouts, and other children’s groups who use the campground) but also make a splash in our own lives! Picture this: a campsite all to ourselves, a mission to complete, and a poolside party that’s going to be legendary. Are you in?
Our mission, should we choose to accept it (and we absolutely should), is to paint their picnic pavilion. And guess what? It’s conveniently located right next to the swimming pool! I don’t know about you, but that’s what I call serendipity. We’re talking about a weekend filled with camaraderie, paintbrushes, and a whole lot of fun.
Now, we’re not just doing this for ourselves. We’re doing it to brighten the lives of hundreds of children who use this campsite. Imagine their faces when they return and find their pavilion transformed! That’s the kind of impact we’re making, and it feels pretty amazing.
UPDATE: Due to algae, a pool party will NOT be possible this weekend. Plus, it’s going to be a bit cool, which is PERFECT paint weather!
Get ready for an epic adventure! We’re taking over a campsite, with a mission: painting a pavilion next to the pool. Join us for a weekend of fun, camaraderie, and impact. After Saturday’s hard work, it’s pool party time at 1600! Let’s make memories and a difference together.

The Team Leader is SSgt Onesimo Gonzales.

CLICK HERE TO SIGNUP

North 8th Street Paint Project
2023-11-11 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 1742 North 8th Street, 1742 North 8th Street, Abilene, TX, 79603, United States
Saturday, November 11th @ 1742 N. 8th Street
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
We Are Almost Done But There Is Still More Work To Be Completed
We Need Your Help!
Mr. Gibson, a 65-year-old on $900/month disability benefits, faces fines due to his home not meeting city code. Despite trying to paint and repair it, his back pain hinders progress. Resolving these issues is crucial to preserving his cherished home.
We are ALMOST done! We just need to finish up the trim! We’ll have to work in the afternoon, because you need 60 degrees to paint outside.
PLEASE CARPOOL IF YOU CAN! You might need to park at a school located just a couple of houses down, WEST of the home.

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Clyde Boys & Girls Club
2024-02-17 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Clyde Boys & Girls Club, 210 S 3rd St W, Clyde, TX, 79510, United States
Clyde Boys & Girls Club
Saturday, February 17th
210 S. 3rd Street West, Clyde TX
Creating a SuperHero room and art gallery for the kids! We’ll provide lunch for this working both shifts!
The Team Leaders are A1C Anthony Jenkins and A1C Grant Bassett
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Merkel Senior Center Paint Project
2024-03-16 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Merkel Senior Citizens Center, 111 Taylor Street, Merkel, Texas, 79536, United States
Merkel Senior Center Project
Saturday, March 16th
111 Taylor Street, Merkel Texas 79536
Click Here To Volunteer

Meander Street Project
2024-04-13 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Meander Street Project, 817 Meander Street, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
Meander Street Project
817 Meander Street
Saturday, April 13th
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
FIRST House Painting Project of the Year. We will provide lunch from Noon – 1300 for those working BOTH shifts. If working both shifts, PLEASE make sure to sign up for each shift.

Click Here To Volunteer

Meander Street Project B
2024-04-21 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Meander Street Project, 817 Meander Street, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
Meander Street Project B
817 Meander Street
Saturday, April 20th Canceled Due to Weather
New Schedule Below
SUNDAY, April 21: Landscaping and Driveway; DWCT will provide lunch afterward.
MONDAY, April 22 and Tuesday, the 23rd: Paint Trim; DWCT will provide dinner afterward.
SATURDAY, April 27: Paint, finish landscaping, creative projects – BIG REVEAL!
Click Here For More Info and To Volunteer

Meander Street Project C
2024-05-11 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Meander Street Project, 817 Meander Street, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
Meander Street Project
817 Meander Street
Saturday, May 11th
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
The finale to our first house painting project of the year, and the focus of a CNN News story – The Meander Street Project!

Touch up paint, install lighting, paint handicapped ramp, minor landscaping, installing patio curtains and house numbers.
For more information and/or to volunteer, click the volunteer button below.
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Cockerell Drive House Painting Project
2024-06-15 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 741 Cockerell Drive, 741 Cockerell Dr, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Saturday, June 15, 2024
741 Cockerell Drive
Beginning at 9:00 am

In 2024, let’s defy the odds and make a lasting impact! Join the Dyess We Care Team as we close out our year (our year runs from July – June) in the most meaningful way. Our mission: to transform the home of a remarkable individual—Robert, a 76-year-old disabled man who dedicated his life to serving others. From driving the AISD school bus for over two decades to entertaining troops with his music, Robert’s generosity knows no bounds.
Now, it’s our turn to give back. With just ONE day, we aim to turn Robert’s modest home into a sanctuary he deserves. But we can’t do it alone—we need YOU! Rally your friends, spread the word, and let’s build TWO solid shifts of volunteers. Under the leadership of SrA Richard Alfaro, we’ll not only paint walls but also paint a brighter future for Robert.
Together, let’s prove that in a world where projects may end, the power of community and compassion endures. Join us, and let’s make 2024 a year to remember for Robert and for us all!
Click Here To Volunteer

Westmoreland Street Project
2024-07-27 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 1718 Westmoreland Project, 1718 Westmoreland Street, Abilene, TX, 79603, United States
Saturday, July 27, 2024 – 09:00 to 4:00 pm
1718 Westmoreland Street
Helping a couple of a fixed income (She works, he is on medical disability) to paint their house. This will be the FIRST project of the Dyess We Care Team year, which runs from July 2024 – June 2025. NOW IS THE TIME TO RACK UP THOSE VOLUNTEER POINTS FOR NEXT YEAR’S TOP 10!
If you’re working a double shift, PLEASE sign up for both shifts. We will provide lunch for those working both shifts.
The Team Leaders are SMSgt Jason Chesonis and Assistant TL A1C Gabe Foley.
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

42nd Annual Chili Super Bowl
2024-08-30 08:00 - 2024-09-01 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Buffalo Gap Old Settlers Reunion Grounds, 100 Vine St, Buffalo Gap, TX, 79598, United States
Ben Richey Chili Super Bowl
August 31 – September 1, 2024
Buffalo Gap – Old Settlers Reunion Grounds
The Chili Super Bowl Committee welcomes everyone to the 42nd Annual Chili Super Bowl and Cookoff benefiting the Ben Richey Boys Ranch and Family Program.This event will be held August 30 – September 1, 2024 and is one of the largest fundraisers for the ranch. We look forward to seeing everyone!
There are food booths and homemade chili cooked by the Taylor County EMS and Dyess We Care Team in the World’s Largest Chili Pot sponsored by H-E-B.
Also, there are games for the young and old at the Kid’s Place. Saturday we will have a live auction.
We are proud to say the Chili Super Bowl has been able to donate over $2 million dollars to the Ben Richey Boys Ranch and Family Program.
The Chili Superbowl is located six miles south of Abilene on FM 89 at the Old Settlers Reunion Grounds in Buffalo Gap Texas.
The weekend’s schedule includes:

Thursday: General setup at the grounds and assistance with grab bags for the Grill Masters.

Friday: Continued setup, followed by preparing the renowned chili in the world’s largest chili pot and enjoying a delicious steak dinner by an award-winning Grill Master.

Saturday: Activities involve ticket sales, waste management, ice supply to vendors, and judging competitions ranging from beans to dessert.

Sunday: Similar activities continue with cleanup and tear down, concluding with a dinner courtesy of the Dyess We Care Team.

We have secured two RVs for accommodations, with one designated specifically for our female volunteers, but ONLY if we can get 4 female volunteers. This event is renowned for its camaraderie, excellent food, and the opportunity to support a noble cause. Over 40 children are relying on our efforts to ensure the event’s success.

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601 Shelton Street Project
2024-09-14 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 601 Shelton Street Project, 601 Shelton Street, Abilene, TX, 79603, United States
Saturday, September 14, 2024
601 Shelton Street Paint Project
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Helping a elderly, disabled woman needing her home painted and her wheelchair ramp stained. We will provide lunch for those who sign up for BOTH shifts (Please ensure to sign up for both the morning and afternoon if you are planning to work all day). The Team Leader is SMSgt Jason Chesonis.
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Operation Special Santa Car Wash Old
2024-10-19 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Statesman Coffee, 4574 South 14th Street, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Saturday, October 19, 2024 – 11am to 4pm
Operation Special Santa @ Statesman Coffee
(SE Corner of Hobby Lobby parking lot)
Angel Tree and Toys For Tots helps get gifts for underprivileged children, but who makes it possible for veterans in nursing homes and adults with mental disabilities to have gifts??
WE DO!!! By washing cars for donations, Operation Special Santa brings Christmas to the unacknowledged population in our community. *** DONATION MATCH!! We have TWO businesses offering a donation match (Cordell’s & Willow Creek Gardens) who will match ALL donations (up to $1,500)!! But… if we don’t have the volunteers then we don’t have the ability to make this happen. Come on! Be someone’s Christmas miracle!
The Team Leaders are A1Cs Foley and Stang.
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

1909 Bel Air Drive Project
2024-10-26 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 1909 Bel Air Drive, 1909 Bel Air Drive, Abilene, TX, 79603, United States
Saturday, 10/26/2024
1909 Bel Air Drive
9:00 am to 4 pm
Helping an elderly, disabled woman needing her home painted and her wheelchair ramp stained. We will provide lunch for those who sign up for BOTH shifts (Please ensure to sign up for both the morning and afternoon if you are planning to work all day). The Team Leader is A1C Damien Laguna and Lead Carpenter is SMSgt Jason Chesonis. VOLU
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