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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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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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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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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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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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FY 2023 Success Leads to Financial Stability for FY 2024

FY 2023 Success Leads to Financial Stability for FY 2024

Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 is in the rearview mirror. FY 2024 is launching. We are in a position of financial strength. This makes our work and impact more rewarding. Our staff has the resources they need to accomplish our mission.Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services has three priorities – Support, Growth, and Profitability.  Support for veterans, their families, and our partners. Growth in our team, the numbers of partners we work with, along with number of veterans and military families impacted by our work. Lastly, profitability, which includes a 12% increase in resources each year.FY 2023 is no exception. We continue our trend – growth in resources, growth in partners, and growth in impact.  This includes 12% FY 2023 financial growth compared to FY 2022. FY 2024 will be no different.You can see for yourself when our financial and operating results are included in The Fedcap Group’s audited financial statement ending September 30, 2023. Keep an eye on The Fedcap Group’s Audited Financial landing page.  

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Supporting Boys & Girls Club of America

Supporting Boys & Girls Club of America

“We were honored to join the celebration of recognizing Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 2023-2024 National Youth of the Year”– Retired USMC Col Duncan Milne, President, Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services

Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services joined Command Council Members, Rick Freedman, his sister, Penny Freedman, and Carol Khoury, at the Boys & Girls Club of America 2023-2024 National Youth of the Year celebration at Cipriani South Street in New York City. We took the opportunity to advocate for ongoing integration of children touched by military service into community-based services. Boys & Girls Clubs of America is improving the lives of military families in civilian communities where the need is greatest. Along with being a Dixon Center Command Council Member, Rick Freedman is a Boys & Girls Club Board Member / Volunteer.  With Rick, Penny, and Carol we had the chance to network with military and community leaders to share ideas, and encourage community involvement leveraging national reach and local impact.Because military connected youth face unique challenges, we were honored to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America as they help them access specialized opportunities, cultivate lifelong friendships, and develop the necessary resilience to build great futures.

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