HHC - Refurbish Barn's Student Room
2025-04-26 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Hendrick Home For Children, 2758 Jeanette St, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
Hendrick Home For Children
Refurbish Barn’s Student Room
Saturday, April 26th – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Dyess We Care Team is heading to the barn, and we need your help! We’re rolling up our sleeves to refurbish the barn’s student room and could really use volunteers with a heart for service—and maybe a sander or two. In addition to refreshing the space, we’ll be sanding and re-staining furniture, so if you have your own sander, please bring it along. The first volunteer shift kicks off at 0900, with a second shift beginning at 1 PM. We’ll serve lunch between noon and 1 PM to keep everyone fueled and ready. Let’s make this barn project something special!
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2025 Project Graduation
2025-05-24 21:30 - 2025-05-25 05:00 UTC | Taylor County Expo Center, 1700 Tx-36, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
SATURDAY MAY 24TH – SUNDAY, MAY 25TH
***** DYESS WE CARE TEAM COIN FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS!! *****
All volunteers PLEASE wear a Dyess We Care Team shirt; IF you don’t have one… *** PLEASE SIGN UP USING YOUR NAME AND THEN SHIRT SIZE!! EX – JOHN SMITH (M) ***
This project has CITY WIDE impact!! There are over 30 deaths each day in the U.S. involving drinking and driving. 61% of these deaths were NOT the person drinking, and another 15% were children killed by drunk drivers (statistics from MADD).
On Saturday, May 27th, Graduation night… where will YOUR coworkers, friends, boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands, wives and CHILDREN be??? Is it worth some of your time to keep those you love from becoming a statistic?
We need volunteers to work work concession, manage the inflatables and bucking bull, provide general supervision and help with tear-down. As we are setting the example for the students to follow, please arrive with NO food, drinks, tobacco products or pets. There will be PLENTY of food and non-alcoholic drinks available for our volunteers.
The Team Leader for this event is SrA Makayla Survance.
PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING FOR BOTH SHIFTS!! IF THE OLD DYESS WE CARE TEAM CEO CAN DO IT, SO CAN YOU!

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PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING FOR BOTH SHIFTS!! IF THE OLD DYESS WE CARE TEAM CEO CAN DO IT, SO CAN YOU!

HELP PROTECT THE COMMUNITY,
BECOME A GUARDIAN
OF THE
GRADUATES!

Taylor County Expo Center
1700 State Highway 36 (E South 11th St)
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Sunset Drive Paint Project
2025-06-28 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 881 Sunset Drive, 881 Sunset Dr, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Saturday June 28, 2025
881 Sunset Drive Project
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
🎨 Final Mission of the Year – Let’s End with Heart & Hammer! 💪💙
Saturday, June 28th marks the grand finale of the Dyess We Care Team’s project year (July–June), and we’re going out with a mission that hits close to home. This time, we’re rallying for a Widow Granny who simply can’t tackle this on her own. She’s seen the magic our volunteers make on TV and is trusting us—yes, us!—to bring life, love, and color back to her home.
And get this—she’s giving us full creative freedom to choose the colors! 🎨 So bring your heart, your humor, and your paintbrushes, because this is one of those special days where service meets soul.
🛠 Project Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, June 28th
⏰ Shifts: 0900 and 1300 – choose one or stay for both!
📍 Location: (Address will be sent to all volunteers who sign up)
🎯 Mission: Paint, repair, restore—and remind this sweet lady she’s not alone.
👷 Team Leadership:
Team Leader: SrA Hal Sosebee
Assistant TL: A1C Ryan Harris
They’re leading the charge and making sure this project wraps up our volunteer year on a high note. We need boots on the ground, laughter in the air, and service in our hearts. 💥
Let’s show this Widow Granny—and our community—how the Dyess We Care Team finishes strong.
Sign up now, and let’s make our final project one for the storybooks.
WE PROVIDE LUNCH FOR THOSE WORKING BOTH SHIFTS
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All American Car Wash
2025-07-12 10:30 - 16:30 UTC | Statesman Coffee, 4574 South 14th Street, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
ALL AMERICAN CAR WASH! Saturday,
JULY 12th
@ Statesman Coffee on S.14th
(4574 S. 1st St)
(S.E. corned of the Hobby Lobby parking lot)
10:30 am – 4:30 pm

ROCK THE RED, WHITE & BLUE THEME, and win our highly coveted CAPTAIN CARWASH AWARD! Judging will be based on Theme, Originality, Productivity and extra points for sign-holders and volunteers working BOTH shift!

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2025 WCT Anniversary Awards Banquet
2025-08-02 17:00 - 19:30 UTC | MCM Elegante Suites – Abilene, 4250 Ridgemont Dr., Abilene, TX, 79606, United States
Join us for The Dyess We Care Team
25th Anniversary Awards Banquet,
Saturday, August 2, 5:00 PM at the MCM Elegante’ Suits
Join us for the 2025 Dyess We Care Team Awards Banquet on Saturday, August 2nd at 17:00! Head over to 4250 Ridgemont Drive, Abilene, TX 79606 for an evening of laughter, inspiration, and appreciation!
It’s not just any banquet — it’s THE night to honor those who’ve made a difference in our community! We’ll celebrate their hard work, dedication, and a touch of sparkle. ✨
And guess what? We’re the military’s ONLY CNN Hero recipients! Featured on CNN and the Dr. Phil network twice in 2024 — now that’s a spotlight moment!
Plus, Life Of Pie will be providing dessert again this year! Come for the pie, stay for the recognition, and leave with your heart full of gratitude (and maybe some pie leftovers too)!
Save the date and let us know you’ll be there! Dress code: “PicNic Casual” — DWCT shirt and comfy shorts are perfect!
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening!
This year, we’re celebrating our top 20 volunteers with a complimentary banquet, thanks to The Star Dealership and Quail Hollow! Your donations will help make next year’s event just as great!
Donations secure your meal ticket — don’t wait! Tickets are higher at the door, so donate early! Volunteers, if funds are tight, The Star Auto Group will cover your night! Contact Gordon Storey for your tickets (family included)!
For our 25th Anniversary, donate $25 per person in your party (so, for 2 people, it would be a $50 donation) to enjoy the Texas Hamburger Buffet , get our 25th Anniversary Challenge Coin, and snag a limited edition DWCT “Patch” baseball cap 🧢 — a $65 value!
Let’s celebrate 25 years of community service together!

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Ben Richey Boys Ranch Chili Super Bowl
2025-08-29 08:30 - 2025-08-31 16:00 UTC | Old Settlers Reunion Grounds, 817 Main St, Buffalo Gap, TX, 79508, United States
In 1982 several Abilene business men became aware of the need that existed at the Abilene Boys Ranch. Since most of these “Good Ole Boys” were chili cookers, it was decided that the way to raise money would be to have a chili cook off. The Chili Super Bowl was born.
Amazing transformations have happened at the Ranch since the beginning of the cook off. The Boys Ranch has since been renamed Ben Richey Boys Ranch in memory of its founder. The Ranch has grown to be able to house 34 young men who attend local school, churches and are active in the community
Friday, August 29 – Sunday, August 31
The Chili Super Bowl is located six miles south of Abilene on FM 89 at the Old Settlers Reunion Grounds in Buffalo Gap Texas.
Ben Richey Annual Chili Bowl Weekend
Change a Child’s Future – Volunteer With Us!
From Friday to Sunday, we need passionate volunteers to help turn this event into a life-changing success! Whether you’re selling raffle tickets, serving tea, making quick ice runs, or judging delicious food, every task you take on will directly help good kids from tough situations.
Every single dollar raised will go toward giving these children the opportunities, safety, and hope they truly deserve.
Team Leader SrA Doc Weaver is leading the charge — and we’d love YOU on our team! Your time, heart, and energy will make a lasting difference.
Come out, lend a hand, and help turn challenges into second chances. Together, we can make something truly special happen!

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3173 Bickley Street House Painting Project
2025-09-13 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 3173 Bickley Street, 3173 Bickley Street, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
3173 Bickley Street House Painting Project
Saturday, September 13, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Dyess We Care Team is rolling up our sleeves on Bickley Street to help a disabled veteran in need, and we can’t do it without you! This project will require volunteers in both the morning and the afternoon, so whether you can spare a few hours or the whole day, your help will make a life-changing difference. Leading the charge is TSgt Ian Wolfe, our dedicated Team Leader, with expert guidance from CMSgt Jason Chesonis, the DWCT Ultimate Community Champion of 2025 and our Lead Carpenter for this project. Together, we’ll combine skill, teamwork, and compassion to bring comfort and dignity to someone who served us all. If you want to work both shifts, sign up for each; we will provide lunch for those working both shifts.
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Operation Special Santa Car Wash
2025-09-20 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Statesman Coffee, 4574 South 14th Street, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Operation Special Santa Care Wash
@ Statesman Coffee Company
Saturday, September 20, 2025
10:45am to 4:00pm
Angel Tree and Toys for Tots help children at Christmas… but who makes sure veterans in nursing homes and adults with mental disabilities aren’t forgotten?
WE DO! 🎅🚗 Through Operation Special Santa, we wash cars for donations to bring Christmas to an often-overlooked part of our community.
✨ DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! ✨
Thanks to Cordell’s and Willow Creek Gardens, every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,500!
But here’s the truth—without volunteers, there’s no way to make it happen. Your time can turn into someone’s Christmas miracle.
➡️ Join us. Make the difference. Be the miracle.
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1957 Shelton Street Paint Project
2025-10-11 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 1957 Shelton Street, 1957 Shelton Street, Abilene, TX, 79603, United States
Saturday October 11, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
1957 Shelton Street
Granny’s daughter reached out with a heartfelt request to give her Mom’s home a fresh, new look—and she was so trusting, she left the choice of colors entirely up to us! To make it even more special, we turned it over to the public with a social media vote, letting the community pick the winning colors for her home.
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Disability Resources Painting Assistance
2025-11-15 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Disability Resource, 3602 North Clack Street, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Disability Resources, Inc.
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
3602 North Clack Street
This Saturday we will lend a hand to a Non-Profit’s over-worked Maintenance Team. We will help paint homes used to care for adults with mental and physical incapacitation. In addition, we need strong arms to remove floor tiles (anyone who has the scrappers please bring!), and pretty much any additional assistance they need. For those working all day, PLEASE sign up for BOTH shifts, and we will provide lunch.
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Ben Richey Christmas Shopping
2025-12-06 09:45 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Ben Richey Boy’s Ranch, 501 Ben Richey Drive, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
Christmas Shopping with Ben Richey Ranch kids; Saturday, December 6th @ 9:45 AM signup sheet
Our volunteers will take the boys from Ben Richey Boys Ranch Christmas shopping to pick out thoughtful gifts for their families, helping them stay within their individual budgets and make meaningful choices. Afterward, we’ll assist them with gift-wrapping everything so they’re ready for Christmas morning. To celebrate their hard work and generosity, we’ll finish the evening with a fun pizza outing at Potter’s Pizza.

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Friends For Life - Christmas Gift Wrapping
2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Friends For Life, 400 Oak Street, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
12-13-25 @ 400 Oak Street, Suit 170
Our volunteers will join Friends For Life to help wrap Christmas gifts for the elderly and disabled, ensuring each present is prepared with care and dignity. We also need volunteers to help deliver these gifts to those we serve, spreading holiday joy directly to their doorsteps. After the wrapping is complete, we will treat our volunteers to lunch as a small thank-you for their generosity and time.
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VFW Project Renovation Start
2026-01-31 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | VFW Post 6873, 1049 Veterans Dr,, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Beginning @ 9:00 am
VFW Post 6873
1049 Veterans Dr, Abilene, TX 79605
Need volunteers to prep for paint and prime… EVERYTHING!
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VFW Make Over - Phase II
2026-02-07 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | VFW Post 6873, 1049 Veterans Dr,, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Saturday, February 7, 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.
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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 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago) | 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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