
Operation Veteran Empowerment Update
“Real progress happens when organizations listen, innovate, and act together.” – Colonel (Ret.) Sam Whitehurst, Vice President, Programs & Services Recently, Dixon Center for Military
Last week, Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services attended the 2025 Social Innovation Summit in San Francisco.
This annual convening brings together the world’s most dynamic leaders, investors, policy advocates and educators from non-profits, think tanks, large firms, corporations and government to share what’s possible in social impact.
It also provided Dixon Center with several opportunities:
The successful social impact programs highlighted during the conference all included partnerships, collaboration, evaluation and diversified funding. This is the same approach that has enabled Dixon Center’s to impact more than 3.6 million individuals and organizations since 2012.

Col. Duncan Milne and Eileen Greenlay at the Social Innovation Summit June 3-4, 2025 in San Francisco.

“Real progress happens when organizations listen, innovate, and act together.” – Colonel (Ret.) Sam Whitehurst, Vice President, Programs & Services Recently, Dixon Center for Military

“Positive program outcomes have translated directly into Fedcap’s organizational resilience and long-term growth. Fedcap delivered strong fiscal 2025 results—exceeding our internal revenue projections and expanding our

“This three-year plan provides a structured approach to achieving the Center’s strategic objectives, innovation, stakeholder engagement, and measurable impact.” – David Sutherland, Chair FY26–FY28 Roadmap

“I am pleased with our 2025 outputs and accomplishments. The Center continues to make significant progress toward fulfilling our vision.” – David Sutherland, Chair Every