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Dyess We Care Team to Renovate Local Veterans of Foreign Wars Facility
Community volunteers will begin a major renovation project at the VFW facility in Abilene, Texas this weekend.
Jan. 29, 2026 at 8:23pm
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The Dyess We Care Team, a local community volunteer group, is set to begin a significant renovation project at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) facility in Abilene, Texas on Saturday. The first phase of improvements will focus on interior enhancements to ensure the facility remains a safe and functional space for former and current service members and their families.
Why it matters
The VFW serves as an important hub and gathering place for the local veteran community. The renovation project will help ensure the facility can continue to provide a welcoming and functional space for veterans and their families to connect and find support.
The details
Volunteers from the Dyess We Care Team will work on various aspects of the renovation, including upgrades to the walls, floors, and decorations. This initial phase will lay the groundwork for future renovation projects, where the team plans to introduce new paint colors and other improvements.
- The renovation project will kick off early Saturday morning, January 30, 2026.
- The first phase of the renovation work is expected to continue through March 2026.
The players
Dyess We Care Team
A local community volunteer group in Abilene, Texas that is leading the renovation project at the VFW facility.
Gordon Storey
The program director for the Dyess We Care Team, who emphasized the importance of the VFW as a gathering place for the veteran community.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
A nonprofit organization that provides support and services to former and current military service members and their families. The local VFW facility in Abilene serves as a crucial hub for the community.
What they’re saying
“the VFW is a place where we can come in and kind of enjoy each other's company, our camaraderie and a little bit of nostalgia.”
— Gordon Storey, Program Director, Dyess We Care Team
“the goal is to completely prime this facility for upcoming projects where we break out a new paint colors, which we're really excited about.”
— Gordon Storey, Program Director, Dyess We Care Team
What’s next
The Dyess We Care Team plans to continue the renovation work at the VFW facility through March 2026, with future phases focused on introducing new paint colors and other improvements.
The takeaway
The Dyess We Care Team's renovation project at the local VFW facility demonstrates the community's commitment to supporting and honoring its veterans. By investing in the upkeep and enhancement of this important gathering place, the team is ensuring the VFW can continue to serve as a hub for former and current service members and their families.
