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Coming Soon – 2024 Annual Report

Coming Soon – 2024 Annual Report

“I’m thrilled with our 2024 outcomes. Dixon Center is moving closer and closer to achieving our vision…”

– 2023 Annual Report Chair’s Letter

Every year around this time, Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services releases our Annual Report. This year is no exception.

In the coming week we will share our 2024 Annual Report. This report tells the story of our approach and how we build capacity to challenge – and change – the status quo based on the evolving needs of our veterans and their families.

In 2024, we influenced organizations and individuals. We expanded our work with local organizations and movements. We’ve also expanded our work as a resource with national organizations empowering veterans through their reach and impact. 

Our Annual Report comprises descriptions and impact across our three pillars, and 13 programs by sharing examples of the nearly 90 projects executed in 2024.

Be on the lookout for the release and post of our 2024 Annual Report to our website on January 14.  You will learn more about how we use our influence, ideas, and actions to build the capacity of other organizations, maximizing their ability to integrate veterans and their families into their programs and activities. 

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2024 Support, Profitability, Growth

2024 Support, Profitability, Growth

“Making the lives of veterans and their families
better in 2024.”

– Duncan S. Milne, Colonel, USMC (Ret.), President,
Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services

Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services priorities year after year have not changed:

  1. Support for our partners who with our ongoing assistance and capacity building integrate veterans and their families into their existing programs. 
  2. Growth in our team, the numbers of partners we work with, as well as the number of veterans and military families impacted by our work with other organizations. 
  3. Profitability, which includes a 12% increase in resources each year(exceeded in 2024).

We exceeded our 2024 expectations by focusing on our priorities. We did this by keeping our work focused on four key tasks. Specifically,

  1. Programs and Services – Serving as a national resource to support organizations, individuals, systems, movements, and communities in strengthening their capacity to integrate, serve, and support veterans and their families, in 2024 we were able to focus on three pillars, thirteen programs, and more than ninety projects.
  2. Awareness and Engagements – In 2024 we expanded our work providing leadership during local and national engagements and outreach, building public awareness; encouraging community involvement; and promoting community-based services.
  3. Resource Development – In 2024, with our development team, we experienced record growth in net-new funding from a diverse group of individual, corporate, foundations and major donors.
  4. Marketing and Communications – Our 2024 approach is working. We emphasized content marketing using our Podcast (Service Before Self), our eNewsletter (Bugler) distribution, social media campaigns and in 2025 we are leaning forward on our advocacy and public relations/multi-media.

Tomorrow is 2025, and we’re orientating on the new year by operating from a position of financial and programmatic strength. To learn more about our 2024 impact be on the lookout for our 2024 Annual Report which we will release on our website in January.

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Include Dixon Center in Your End of Year Giving

Include Dixon Center in Your End of Year Giving

Please consider Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services in your annual charitable giving.

With your help, Dixon Center is closer to achieving our vision of being the resource of choice for organizations, individuals, systems, movements, and communities from all sectors of society who, with our ongoing support, share our noble purpose: to make the lives of veterans and their families better.

Make a donation today.  There are various ways to give that can fit your financial situation and preferences. Together, we can ensure veterans, and their families succeed in the communities where they live.

Thank you for your partnership and support of Dixon Center. 

Happy Holidays!

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Holiday Reception and Awards Ceremony

Holiday Reception and Awards Ceremony

On 10 December Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services hosted our 13th Annual Holiday Reception and Awards Ceremony. This year we moved the event to align with our parent organization, The Fedcap Group, to New York City at Civic Hall – The Bernard Goldstein Center.

Our Holiday Reception and Awards Ceremony is an intimate affair bringing together veteran and civilian supporters across all sectors of society to celebrate their commitment to others. Senior military, distinguished guests, corporate benefactors, and friends join to celebrate the hoilidays while at the same time recognizing the passion of several inspiring honorees and their accomplishments.

It was an evening filled with inspiring and uplifting conversations and a chance to celebrate others. While recognizing organizations and individuals working to enhance the lives of veterans and their families.

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Congratulations Vets4Warriors, Brian Hull, Mike Hazard, and Freddie Mac

Congratulations Vets4Warriors, Brian Hull, Mike Hazard, and Freddie Mac

This evening, 10 December, Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services is recognizing organizations and individuals working to enhance the lives of veterans and their families.

Eugene & Ruth Freedman Leadership Award
The award is named in honor of Eugene and Ruth Freedman, whose lifetime of philanthropy continues through their family foundation and their three children, Penny Freedman, Nancy Remak and Rick Freedman.

This year’s Freedman Leadership Award recipient is Vets4Warriors, in recognition of Vets4Warriors being the nation’s leading 24/7 military peer support program staffed by veterans. They provide immediate, confidential, ongoing support to every member of the US military community, helping before challenges turn into crises.

Vets4Warriors & Rutgers UBHC National Call Center Executive Director, Retired US Army Major General Mark Graham said, “I am truly humbled and honored by this recognition as is our entire team.”

2024 Eugene & Ruth Freedman Leadership Award

Major General Mark Graham accepting the Freedman Award.

Herbert & Carolyn Metzger Service Award
Herb and Carolyn Metzger epitomized service and purpose in one’s community. The 2024 Metzger Award is presented to Dixon Center Command Council member and life-long advocate for making lives of others better, Brian Hull.

Brian’s leadership has made his community and our nation a better place. Dixon Center Chair, David Sutherland, said, “Since day one Brian has been a huge part of Dixon Center’s work as a resource for individuals, organizations, systems, movements, and communities interested in the long-term well-being of veterans and their families”.

When Brian was notified that he is the 2024 Metzger Service Award recipient he said, “The Metzger’s legacy is an inspiration to all those familiar with them and their Foundation. I am truly grateful to have my name mentioned alongside of theirs.”

2024 Herbert & Carolyn Metzger Service Award

Brian Hull receiving the Metzger award for his leadership making his community and our nation a better place for others, including veterans and their families.

Michael “Mick” Yauger Point Man Award
The 2024 Point Man Award is being presented to Mike Hazard, a former Navy rescue swimmer and 4th generation pipefitter. Mike is the national Veterans in Piping program manager and training specialist.

In an Army formation on patrol, the point man takes responsibility for others and assists them as they move through challenging terrain. This award, named for the role and responsibilities displayed by Mick Yauger, recognizes the recipient’s forward leadership in supporting others through challenging times and/or transitions.

According to Dixon Center Vice President Colonel Sam Whitehurst, “Bottom line: Mike Hazard epitomizes the individual characteristics that Mick Yauger spoke of when he discussed the Point Man in an Army formation.”

2024 Michael Yauger 
Point Man Award

Navy Veteran and VIP Executive Director Mike Hazard receiving the award for leading from the front.

Lou Lowenkron Commitment to Veterans Excellence Award
Named in honor of Army Veteran and Dixon Center Advisor/Mentor, Lou Lowenkron, the Lou Lowenkron Commitment to Veterans Excellence Award recognizes an individual or organziation for their support of veterans and their families in higher education, certification, licensing, or training.

The 2024 Lowenkron Award recipient is Freddie Mac.

Freddie Mac is working to reach more veterans in housing markets across the nation and provide them with educational resources and opportunities to gain valuable financial training to improve their credit and better understand the mortgage process.  

When Lou Lowenkron was notified that this year’s award is being presented to Freddie Mac he said, “This Commitment to Veterans Excellence Award touches my heart. It represents the potential of our service members, our veterans and their families, Congratulations to Freddie Mac and the leadership of Freddie Mac’s Senior Vice President, Mission and Community Engagement, Danny Gardner.”

2024 Lou Lowenkron Commitment to Veterans Excellence Award

Danny Gardner receiving the award on behalf of Freddie Mac for bridging the divide between active duty military, veterans and their families and affordable housing.

We congratulate all honorees and thank them for their efforts to enable veterans and military families to succeed where they live.

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Support Our Work on this National Day of Giving

Support Our Work on this National Day of Giving

On this Giving Tuesday, your gift will enable Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services to achieve our vision of being the resource of choice for organizations, individuals, and communities from all sectors of society who share our noble purpose: to make the lives of veterans and their families better.

Together, with our partners, we can make a difference and increase impact in communities where veterans and their families live, creating an environment where they can reach their full potential.


Thank you for supporting Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services.

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Duncan Milne Interview with iHeart Radio’s Ryan Gorman

Duncan Milne Interview with iHeart Radio’s Ryan Gorman

The Ryan Gorman Show airs weekdays 5-9a ET on NewsRadio WFLA & via the iHeartRadio app. The show features the day’s top trending stories, along with local, state, and national topics — the biggest news of the day, covered in a new way.
 
This Veterans Day, 11/11/24, IHeartRadio published an interview by Ryan of our President, Retired USMC Colonel Duncan Milne, amongst others. 
 
Click here to listen to Duncan’s interview.
 
The takeaways:

  • Duncan discusses the evolving needs of veterans and their families
  • The need for outreach and community connections for veterans
  • Duncan discusses how amazing our veterans and their families are and the positive difference they will make for years to come
  • Duncan shares our work building capacity working with organizations, individuals, movements and communities.

This Thanksgiving we are grateful for our partnership with organizations like IHeartRadio building public awareness, encouraging community involvement, and promoting community-based services enabling our veterans and their families to succeed where they live.

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Your Opinion Has Power: Help Us Build a Stronger Voice for Veterans!

Your Opinion Has Power: Help Us Build a Stronger Voice for Veterans!

Over the last three months through our social media presence, our podcast, Service Before Self, and our E-newsletter, The Bugler, Dixon Center for Military and Veterans has increased our number of followers by 67%, seen a 35% in those who are engaging with our messaging, and increased readership of our e-newsletter, The Bugler, by 29%.

You can help us amplify our message even further by sharing our posts and providing feedback on the stories that we share. Veterans’ stories offer powerful lessons in teamwork, perseverance, and leadership. By listening to and sharing these stories, we honor their legacy and support their journeys. 

Together, we can elevate the conversation and make a lasting impact.

Tap In and Dive Deeper
 

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Increase Your Impact at a Crucial Time

Increase Your Impact at a Crucial Time

At Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services, today is just as significant as yesterday – Veterans Day. Thank you to all of you who heeded our Veterans Day call to reach beyond “thank you for your service.” We encourage you to continue to take action to show your gratitude to those who have served year-round.  

We have entered into our most critical time of the year. Historically, Dixon Center receives 35% of its total annual revenue from Veterans Day to December 31st. 

Here is what we are working on now to ensure we meet our end-of-year giving goals: 

  • Completion of our Veterans Day campaign  

  • Leverage Giving Tuesday. Mark your calendar for December 3rd

  • Holiday Appeal. Be on the look for our mailings

  • Direct solicitations to 20 major donors 

Close four pending foundation grants Our work is only made possible by the generosity of our supporters. For any questions related to making a donation to Dixon Center, please contact Eileen Greenlay, Director of Development, at egreenlay@dixoncenter.org.  

 

 

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Take Action this Upcoming Veterans Day

Take Action this Upcoming Veterans Day

As a citizen, one of the most significant actions you can do to honor the service of our veterans is to exercise your right to vote. If you have not done so yet, get to the polls today. It’s Election Day – Go Vote! Our democracy is only possible because of those who have defended our freedom.  

As the nation prepares to recognize Veterans’ Day this coming Monday, November 11th, Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services encourages us all to go above and beyond our words and show our appreciation.  

Along with your vote, other ways you can demonstrate your gratitude to our veterans: 

  • Subscribe to The Bugler, our weekly e-newsletter. Stay informed on the latest happenings.  

On Election Day, on Veterans Day, and every day, Dixon Center stands together to honor the commitment and dedication made by brave men and women and their families who have served our country.

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