Building Community
“Pulling together as a community is the only way the goals of the Dragonfly Wings Foundation can truly take flight. Ideas are easy, we have a million of them, but execution is not possible without teamwork and community wide support.”
– Wes Hester
How We Are Helping
Construction Trades Program: Our program provides students with the creative and technical skills to to gain valuable, real-life experience through classroom and on the job training. Much of our training requires extensive hands-on education garnered through paid apprenticeships. Upon graduation, our students are fully prepared to work for small and large contracting firms that can eventually lead to roles in project management or administration, as well as gaining certification as a general contractor. Dragonfly and community support exceeds $1.5 million to date.
Dent Country Public Schools Foundation: We are committed to supporting teachers through this organization, beginning with a $10,000 donation in 2024.
Flemings on 4th: Flemings, our brick and mortar location, will feature: seasonal events; community projects; retail items and auctions. All proceeds, above operating costs, will benefit teachers and educational initiatives in Dent County.
Online sales and promotions: We will be conducting sales of goods and services via our website and FaceBook pages; cash and carry pop up sales; and a host of other online activities to raise funds for the foundation. If you have good or services you would like to donate, please contact us.
Creative Learning: We will be conducting cooking classes, reading circles, quilting bees, and other community activities in Flemings on 4th. If you have an idea that you would like to see or teach, please contact us.