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End of Year Giving

End of Year Giving

Please consider Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services in your annual charitable giving. No gift is too small, and your contribution goes a long way toward enabling veterans and their families to succeed where they live.  

You can make an online donation by clicking on the donate link below. To learn more about giving and financials check out our Ways to Give page.  

As we look ahead to 2024 thank you for all that you have done to assist veterans, through our work. Together, we are making the lives of veterans and their families better.  

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Laying a Wreath at Arlington National Cemetery

Laying a Wreath at Arlington National Cemetery

“As the wreath was laid, I was overwhelmed with pride.”– Eileen Greenlay, Manager, Donor Relations,Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services

Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Arlington National Cemetery in honor of our 2023 achievements and encouragement. You can see a short video here.Three of our Command Council members, Bob McCann, Danny Gardner, and Latrese Dixon, were joined by the 2023 Carolyn and Herbert Metzger Service Award Recipient, and US Amy Veteran, Jennifer Grubb while ten other friends and family looked on.Prior to the ceremony, Dixon Center’s family and friends went on a tour of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This tour included meeting with the Guards. The Guards shared the history and daily duties at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guards.For years we have wandered the sacred paths of Arlington National Cemetery. It is our destination for peaceful reflection and solace. Stepping through the gates to these hallowed grounds gives us a feeling of comfort.

 

 

 

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Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services is excited to unveil recent updates to our website, reflecting both the evolution of our work and our continued

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Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services continues to collaborate with Fedcap Rehabilitation Services (Fedcap Rehab). Our leadership meets regularly to discuss how to best integrate veterans and

Focused on the Future

Last week, we briefed our Command Council on the strategic goals of Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services. This included an update on our organization’s

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Holiday Reception 2023

Holiday Reception 2023

“Our Team is very excited to recognize our awardees tonight at our annual Holiday Reception.”

Tonight is our annual Holiday Reception.  It is a night where we say thank you to our partners and present awards to the people and organizations that have stood out in their support of our nation’s veterans and their families and the mission of Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services.If you would like to be part of this exciting evening, you can join us on Facebook live at 7:00 PM Eastern to help us celebrate.Just click here and it will take you to our Facebook page.  We hope you are able to join us.

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Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services is excited to unveil recent updates to our website, reflecting both the evolution of our work and our continued

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Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services continues to collaborate with Fedcap Rehabilitation Services (Fedcap Rehab). Our leadership meets regularly to discuss how to best integrate veterans and

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The Power of Possible with Fedcap Agencies

The Power of Possible with Fedcap Agencies

“We can’t just serve the problem, let us solve for the problem.” – Christine McMahon, President and CEO,The Fedcap Group

Last week, Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services joined all of the 23 Fedcap agencies at the Fedcap Group’s Annual Corporate Week at Civic Hall. We all connected, collaborated, listened to, and learned from each other and our leadership. Christine McMahon, President and CEO, The Fedcap Group, reminded us why we do what do – to ensure the economic well-being for all.At Corporate Week, as we do every day, Dixon Center leveraged the opportunity to include and integrate veterans into the programs and services across the organization. We brought our partner, VetsinTech, to Civic Hall and discussed educational and workforce development opportunities in technology for veterans.

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Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services is excited to unveil recent updates to our website, reflecting both the evolution of our work and our continued

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Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services continues to collaborate with Fedcap Rehabilitation Services (Fedcap Rehab). Our leadership meets regularly to discuss how to best integrate veterans and

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Last week, we briefed our Command Council on the strategic goals of Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services. This included an update on our organization’s

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The Power of Possible with Fedcap Group Partners

The Power of Possible with Fedcap Group Partners

“Dixon Center is family”-Jennifer Grubb, US Army veteran

On the evening of 27 November, staff and supporters of Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services joined with our partner organizations in the Fedcap Group’s “Harnessing the Power of Possible” gala in New York City. We built public awareness, promoted our work, and encouraged community involvement for The Fedcap Group. The highlight of the evening was a moving and inspiring presentation by US Army veteran, Jennifer Grubb.  Dixon Center joined Jennifer on her journey from active military service to a successful transition where she is now thriving with her family in her community. Throughout the rest of the week, Dixon Center will be collaborating with all the companies of the Fedcap Group during our annual corporate week.

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Last week, we briefed our Command Council on the strategic goals of Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services. This included an update on our organization’s

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Service Before Self Podcast Ep. 22

Service Before Self Podcast Ep. 22

“At Psych/Armor, we want to reduce isolation and increase belonging in our veteran community.”– Tina Atherall, CEO of Psych/Armor

Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services is pleased that we have been working with Psych/Armor, and specifically the Psych/Armor CEO, Tina Atherall.For several months, we have been providing influence, ideas, and actions while partnering with Psych/Armor so other organizations can take advantage of their services.To this end, in Episode 22 of our Service Before Self Podcast, Colonel (Ret.) Sam Whitehurst interviews Tina Atherall.  Tina explains how she has taken her passion for serving the military and veteran community and created an incredible team at Psych/Armor. She shares how they are transforming the way our country engages with the military and veteran community through the power of education and training – including online courses, curricula, podcasts, webinars, live speaking engagements, social media and so much more.Listen to Episode 22 of the Service Before Self Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.

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Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services is excited to unveil recent updates to our website, reflecting both the evolution of our work and our continued

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Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services continues to collaborate with Fedcap Rehabilitation Services (Fedcap Rehab). Our leadership meets regularly to discuss how to best integrate veterans and

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End of Year Giving 2023

End of Year Giving 2023

“Donate Today! Your donation makes a difference in the lives of veterans and military families.” – Colonel Duncan Milne, USMC (ret.) President, Dixon Cener for Military and Veterans Services

As you consider your end of year giving, please include Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services.  With the end of 2023 fast approaching, we at Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services would like to share some tips to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our veterans and military families with your year-end giving.

  • Donate stock instead of cash to Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services as a tax-smart act. When you donate stock or other appreciated securities you have owned for longer than a year, you can be exempt from paying capital gains tax. Plus, you may be able to receive a tax deduction for the full fair market value of the donation up to the full amount allowed by the IRS.
  • Open a Donor Advised Fund and receive an immediate tax deduction and have the flexibility to give back to nonprofits when the time is right for you. Your fund can also grow tax-free through wise investing, allowing you to give more as your fund grows. Donor Advised Funds are easy to create, tax-deductible and have minimal start-up costs.
  • Make a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA directly to Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services tax-free.
  • Make an Honorary or Tribute gift – recognize someone extraordinary in your life, through a tribute gift to Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services.
  • Join others on Giving Tuesday and donate through one of our social media sites to make an impact on our veterans and military families. Visit us at:

                Facebook | PayPal | LinkedIn | Instagram or www.dixoncenter.org

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Veterans Day 2023

Veterans Day 2023

“I do hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe, November 11, as Veterans Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom.”

– President Eisenhower, in his proclamation establishing November 11, Veterans’ Day, October 8, 1954

On this Veterans Day, we, at Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services, ask that you make this a day of outreach and conversation. Find a celebration or ceremony in your local community, where you can connect with veterans and their families (click here, for events in your state). Reach out to veterans you work with and veterans among your family and friends and go beyond “thanking them for their service.” Ask them to share their story of service and engage them in conversation and continue these conversations long after Veterans Day is over.Watch a short video to learn how Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services is making the lives of veterans and their families better. 

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Get Out and Vote

Get Out and Vote

“The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter.”– Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1949 

At Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services we look forward to exercising our right to vote, our duty to vote, and our support and encouragement to others who may think that their vote doesn’t matter.  It does!Our team continues spending time on equitable and just policies. Specifically, advocating and developing veteran wellness policies at the national, state and local levels. These efforts focusing on policies relative to affordable housing, physical, emotional & social wellness, as well as economic opportunities will be less effective without the right support by elected officials. November 7th is quickly approaching. Get out in your community and vote.  

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September Highlighted by Increased Giving

September Highlighted by Increased Giving

“Our donors answered the call in September.”– Colonel Duncan Milne, USMC (ret.), President,Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services

Our donors heard our message loud and clear in September. In order to best position Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services for the end of the year and 2024, we put the call out for donors to give in September and as our donors always do, they responded.  To date, in September 2023, Individuals and Family donations have made up over 37% of our annual revenue.  We wanted to take a moment to say “Thank you” to all the individuals and families that have an impact in Reaching America.   All donations, large and small, allow us to make a difference in the lives of veterans and their families. 

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Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services is excited to unveil recent updates to our website, reflecting both the evolution of our work and our continued

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Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services continues to collaborate with Fedcap Rehabilitation Services (Fedcap Rehab). Our leadership meets regularly to discuss how to best integrate veterans and

Focused on the Future

Last week, we briefed our Command Council on the strategic goals of Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services. This included an update on our organization’s