Dauntless Veteran Foundation is a veteran-led non-profit organization focused on helping veterans transition from the battlefield to the home front.
Our work is driven by our core values; Growth, Transformation, Camaraderie, Community Support, and Continued Service. Each one of these values speak to the mission and vision of our organization, which is to train and equip veterans to translate their talents from the field to the farm.
Growth – We want to provide growth opportunities for our veterans out of the uniform and through the soil. From growing out of the uniform into the vineyard we take every step, no matter how big or small, as an opportunity for growth. We believe that growth is both professional and personal and that if you are not growing yourself or those around you, you are stagnating or dying.
Transformation – Being a veteran-operated organization we know that It’s hard to transition out of the military. From a young age, service members are re-programmed from an individualist into a collectivist. Unfortunately, the military does not de-program this collectivist mindset, and fresh Veterans are expected to adapt on their own with little to no valuable resources at hand. This is why DVF has drafted it’s programs around our Veterans and the help they need to achieve autonomy, self-determination, and self-reliance.
Camaraderie – Camaraderie among service members and allies is one of the strongest bonds of humankind. Dauntless Veteran Foundation strives to embody this mutual trust and friendship among others to cultivate a culture of self-sustainment. We strive to build strong bonds with both our supporters and our participants. Camaraderie comes naturally when a group of like-minded individuals set out on a mission together. Whether you served 30 years ago or you are just transitioning to civilian life, Dauntless Veteran Foundation welcomes you.
Community Support – Dauntless Veteran Foundation values the idea of community to ensure that Oregon communities, and their farmers and veterans, are self-sufficient and less reliant on corporations by creating high-quality food sources and sustainable practices. It is important to provide veterans with support and a sense of community as they transition back to civilian life. The skills, tools, and relationships built through our programs aim at increasing the strength of any community we work with.
Continued Service – Continue your service to others by giving back where it’s greatly needed! Dauntless Veteran Foundation offers veterans a way to continue serving their country and community through providing the skills and experience necessary to begin a life in agriculture. We know that veterans believe in serving a higher purpose, and we aim to provide an atmosphere and skills to enable others to continually serve their communities and be self-sustained.
