Beginning with Emmy-winning documentary Beyond the Medal, the Center for American Values was born from a vision shared by our cofounders, Medal of Honor Recipient Drew Dix and Brad Padula. The Center was started with a mission to honor the extreme sacrifices of our nation's heroes and preserve these extraordinary actions forever.
Thanks to the dedication of our founders, donors, and supporters, the Center has reached over 250,000 people through powerful educational programs, events, and exhibits across the nation while promoting our core values of honor, integrity, and patriotism.
As we celebrate 15 years of impact, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all who have helped make this mission possible. Your continued support keeps American values alive for generations to come.
50 Flags for Freedom: Honoring America 250 and Our Veterans
The Center for American Values is proud to announce the beginning of a special tribute in honor of the America 250 celebration.
Starting on June 14th, Flag Day, we will raise 50 American flags atop our building, creating a powerful display that honors the enduring spirit of our nation and the men and women who have served to protect it. This display will serve as the official kickoff to a series of events celebrating America's milestone anniversary while recognizing the sacrifices and contributions of our veterans.
As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of freedom, the Center for American Values remains committed to preserving and promoting the values that have shaped our nation, Honor, Integrity, and Patriotism. Together, we will celebrate the enduring promise of America.
We'd like to extend our sincere thanks to the staff and supporters of the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, for the opportunity to participate in this year's D-Day commemoration.
It was a tremendous honor for our Co-founder, Drew Dix, Medal of Honor Recipient, to speak at such a meaningful event as we remembered the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of the heroes who stormed the beaches of Normandy 82 years ago.
Thank you to the volunteers who stood with us in remembrance this Memorial Day as we placed 1,000 flags on 1,000 soldiers' graves at Roselawn Cemetery - a powerful tribute to the men and women who have answered the call of service to our nation. Thank you for helping keep the values of honor, integrity, and patriotism alive in our community.
The Center for American Values was honored to welcome Lt. Col. Joe Lewis for a meaningful and inspiring talk centered on service, sacrifice, and leadership.
Guests had the opportunity to hear firsthand about the values of courage, resilience, and commitment that continue to shape both military and civilian leadership. The Center for American Values remains committed to creating opportunities for meaningful conversations that preserve and promote the values that unite us as Americans.
We were honored to celebrate National Medal of Honor Day with our co-founders as they took us behind the scenes of their Emmy Award-winning documentary, Beyond the Medal of Honor. Through their stories, we gained a deeper understanding of the film and the powerful moments that brought it to life.
This event was a reminder of the values that define us: honor, integrity, and patriotism. Hearing firsthand about the experiences with Pueblo's four Medal of Honor recipients left a lasting impact on everyone in the room.
On Monday, March 16th, we had the honor of bringing the Living Valor Program to Tombstone High School—sharing powerful stories of courage, character, and service with the next generation of leaders.
To the students, faculty, and community of Tombstone—thank you for welcoming us and for leaning into the moment with such respect and enthusiasm. These are the conversations that matter. These are the stories that shape the future.
Because Living Valor isn’t just about honoring the past—it’s about inspiring action today.
Educational outreach focused on the Center's Core Values of Honor, Integrity, and Patriotism (HIP) are used to provide unique classroom resources for parents and educators at all levels. Students are empowered to identify and define the character attributes that relate directly to American values. State-of-the-art technology and interactive audio/visual modules enhance the learning experience.
This learning management system and delivery platform is a multi-media experience to exponentially expand the reach of HIP Education to students throughout the Country. The online based learning environment attracts parents, teachers, home schoolers, as well as online curriculum providers. Click to Register
Medal of Honor recipients and noted speakers from all walks of life help bring new awareness to a variety of subjects intended to educate, inform, and create discussion about the significance of American values. Their presentations are captured and archived for the Center's Narratives Project which is evolving into a one of a kind audio/video library. Speakers who have shared their extraordinary stories include: James P. Owen, Wall Street veteran and author of Cowboy Values and Cowboy Ethics; James Humes, author and White House speechwriter for five presidents; Corey Ciocchetti, Professor of Ethics, University of Denver; Michael Sabbeth, Esq., author of How to Talk with Children About Values; Fisher DeBerry, Hall of Fame Air Force Football Coach; Michael Strobl, author of Taking Chance; Dr. Rick Rigsby, author of Lessons from a Third Grade Dropout; Kathryn Childers, First Female Secret Service Agent.
The Center for American Values hosts and promotes conferences, seminars, continuing education, and community events that align with our Mission, Vision and Core Values. The Center is also available for private tours and other events.
The Center for American Values has published a book of Medal of Honor quotes, subtitled "Inspiration from America's Military Heroes." The publication features a collection of quotes that reflect the honor, courage and humility of our most decorated war heroes.
