A Memorial Fund
In Honor of
Father Richard Curry, S.J.
The Co-Founder of Dog Tag, Inc.
[email protected] | 202.527.9388
@DogTagBakery | www.dogtaginc.org
3206 Grace Street NW | Washington, D.C. 20007
Dog Tag, Inc. Father Curry Memorial Fund ©2016 Dog Tag, Inc.
On December 19, 2015, we lost a beloved man of great vision, Father Richard Curry, S.J.
In partnership with Connie Milstein, Father Curry co-founded Dog Tag, Inc., a charitable
organization dedicated to the empowerment of our Veterans with service-connected
disabilities, spouses, and caregivers.
In remembrance of his 73rd birthday on March 18th, 2016, we are establishing a
memorial fund in his name to help support and continue the mission he and Connie
Milstein started over four years ago.
Our goal is to raise $500k through the Father Richard Curry, S.J. Memorial Fund in 2016.
Please consider giving to this fund and help us carry on his work to better the lives of
Veterans with service connected disabilities, spouses, and caregivers. Please read on to
learn more about Father Curry, Dog Tag, Inc. and the levels of giving that will go toward
his Memorial Fund.
Who We Are
Dog Tag, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to providing Veterans with service-connected disabilities, spouses
and caregivers with education and employment opportunities. The ultimate goal of our organization is the
empowerment of our servicemen and women as they make the transition back to civilian life.
The Need
As the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan wind down, hundreds of thousands of military personnel are
returning to the United States with a look toward transition to civilian life. With the rising prevalence of PTS,
coupled with the challenge of juggling a family and a career, too often our military heroes face this difficult
transition alone. The difficulty facing our communities, particularly in the District of Columbia, home to more
than 5000 veterans with disabilities, is providing these brave men and women with the resources to
successfully take that next step in their lives.
Our Work
To meet this challenge, Dog Tag, Inc. has created a holistic education and employment program designed
to empower veterans with disabilities and/or their spouses in their personal and professional lives. Our
organization supports individuals as they operate a bakery located on Grace Street in the Georgetown
neighborhood of Washington, D.C. In the program they gain real world experience while simultaneously
pursuing a tailor-made curriculum covering small business management, entrepreneurship, and personal
development. Classroom time will be complemented by personal counseling, career planning, and
leadership coaching to help assimilation into civilian life. In short, this program will provide our students with
the training and experience needed to apply to, interview for, and secure a paid position in a professional
setting. To date, we have graduated two classes and are currently conducting one of two back to back
classes in 2016.
About Our Co-Founders
Dog Tag, Inc. was co-founded by Father Richard Curry, S.J. and Connie Milstein. Father Curry dedicated
his life to assisting people with disabilities as he was born missing his right forearm. In 1977, he founded
the National Theatre Workshop of the Handicapped (NTWH), a non-profit organization that focused on
training persons with disabilities in professional theatre and in the business of baking. Following the attacks
on September 11, 2001, Father Curry helped design the Wounded Warriors Writers Program to address the
new life and needs of military members returning with service-connected disabilities. Beginning in 2009, he
relocated to Washington, D.C., where he became an adjunct professor at Georgetown University and
began the vision for Dog Tag, Inc. and Dog Tag Bakery. He helped start the Student Veterans of American
for Georgetown University as their chaplain and continued to counsel and serve veterans in need.
Connie Milstein previously ran a bakery, Connie’s Bakery & General Store, located in Mt. Kisco, New York.
Connie’s Bakery was known for the employment for women in disadvantage situations and donating 100%
of its net profits to charity. Dog Tag, Inc. is proud to have Connie’s line of delicious baked goods on our
shelves and is grateful to have a partner in developing a replicate model for veteran empowerment. Connie
moved to Washington, D.C., where she helped start Blue Star Families, a nonprofit focused on the support
of military families. Father Curry joined forces with co-founder Connie Milstein to launch its program in the
spring of 2014, to combat the challenges of veteran transition into the civilian workplace.
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Giving Opportunities
For Dog Tag, Inc. through the Father Richard Curry, S.J. Memorial Fund
Investing in Our Program
We invite you to invest in our program. Our two primary objectives are (1) ensuring that Fellows can
participate in the program without jeopardizing their financial stability; and (2) creating a curriculum
through Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies that will adequately prepare them for future
success.
Supporting a Curriculum that Prepares for Future Success
One of the signature aspects of our program, the curriculum, provides entrepreneurial and communications
training, personal development, and mentorship opportunities. We offer it in conjunction with Georgetown
University’s School of Continuing Studies. Dog Tag, Inc. is seeking investments in this area to ensure that
the resources associated with the curriculum (teachers, computers, guest speakers, etc.) are not only
top-notch, but also available to all future enrolled students.
Ensuring the Financial Stability of our Students
Many Fellows enter our program juggling the demands of both a family and a disability. While Dog Tag, Inc.
cannot shoulder their full financial responsibility, we wish to contribute in a substantive way. For this reason,
our organization is committed to providing our students with scholarship packages.
Investment Options in Honor of Father Curry in Support of Dog Tag, Inc.:
A $1,000 investment will provide one Fellow with books for one five month class period.
A $2,000 investment will provide one Fellow with books for two five month class periods.
A $5,000 investment will provide two Fellows’ living expenditures (to include augmenting transportation
and food costs) for a five month class period.
A $10,000 investment will provide half a group of Fellows (6 to 8) with living expenditures for a five month
class period.
A $15,000 investment will provide a full-scholarship (all expenditures to include teaching of the
curriculum, books, housing, transportation, and food) for one fellow participating in the program.
A $30,000 investment will provide two full-scholarships (all expenditures to include teaching of the
curriculum, books, housing, transportation, and food) for two fellows participating in the program.
A $60,000 investment will cover all costs associated with the curriculum for one class (5 months) to
include the teaching costs and course books.
A $120,000 investment will cover all costs associated with the curriculum of approximately 24 to 28
Fellows to include the teaching costs and course books.
In addition, any investment can be allocated toward general operational funds to support the overall
mission of Dog Tag, Inc.
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With Appreciation for Your Consideration
Whether you can make a financial commitment to Dog Tag, Inc. as part of this fund in 2016, spearhead
your company’s involvement in our program, or simply become a loyal patron of our bakery in
Georgetown, your participation in Dog Tag, Inc. will enhance the quality of the services we provide our
veterans with disabilities, spouses, and caregivers.
Feel secure in knowing that your investment amount directed toward the Memorial Fund will
directly support Dog Tag, Inc. and honor the legacy of Father Curry.
On behalf of our organization, we want to thank you for your time and your consideration.
Donation Amount:
___ $1,000 ___ $2,000 ___ $5,000 ___ $10,000 ___ $15,000 ___ $30,000 ___ $60,000 ___ $120,000
Other: $___________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Information:
First Name: ________________________________ Last Name: ____________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________ City: _________________________________
State: ____________ Zip: _______________ Phone: ______________________________________________
E-mail: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Payment Information:
Please make checks payable to Dog Tag Bakery and mailed to:
Attn: Father Curry Memorial Fund
Dog Tag Bakery
3206 Grace St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
Pay by Credit Card: ___ AMEX ___ Visa ___ Discover ___ Mastercard
Name on Card: ____________________________________________________________________________
Card #: _____________________________________ CVV2: ______________ Expiration: _______________
We appreciate your support. This form can be mailed to the above address or e-mailed to
[email protected]. Donations can also be made by phone: 202-527-9388.
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