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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2026 Project Graduation
2026-05-23 21:30 - 2026-05-24 05:00 UTC | Taylor County Expo Center, 1700 Tx-36, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
SATURDAY MAY 23RD – SUNDAY, MAY 25TH

Project Graduation @ Expo Center
Beginning Saturday @ 9:30 PM – Sunday 5:30 AM

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 23rd, 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.
PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING FOR BOTH SHIFTS!! IF THE OLD DYESS WE CARE TEAM CEO CAN DO IT, SO CAN YOU!
BREAKFAST ON US IMMEDIATELY AFTER TEAR DOWN!

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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North 7th House Paint Project III
2026-06-13 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 1634 North 7th St, 1634 North 7th St, Abilene, Texas, 79601
Rescheduled From June 6 Due To Weather Forecast
Saturday June 13, 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

All American Car Wash
2026-07-18 10:45 - 16:30 UTC | Statesman Coffee, 4574 South 14th Street, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
ALL AMERICAN CAR WASH! Saturday,
JULY 18th
@ Statesman Coffee on S.14th
(4574 S. 1st St)
(S.E. corned of the Hobby Lobby parking lot)
10:45 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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2026 WCT Anniversary Awards Banquet
2026-08-08 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
26th Anniversary Awards Banquet,
Saturday, August 8, 5:00 PM at the MCM Elegante’ Suits
Join us for the 2026 Dyess We Care Team Awards Banquet on Saturday, August 8th 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 t Abilene’s non-profit of the year!
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!
Let’s celebrate 26 years of community service together.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT BY TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH BY 4PM!!!
Please register using one of the two links below!

💙 Click “Get Your Ticket” if you’re able to make a small donation to support Operation Warm Heart.
❤️ If money is tight, we still want YOU there! Former 7th Bomb Wing Commander Colonel David Bensonand former Global Strike Command Chief Joshua Swanger have generously sponsored tickets for our volunteers. Simply click the “Sponsor’d Ticket” button, and they’ll cover your admission.

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SPONSORED TICKET
