A Dinner in Dayton to Support St. Vincent de Paul

December 09, 2022 6:00 PM

Casa Nunez

Event Speakers

Garrett Cathcart

Co-Founder and Executive Director of + MPU

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Garrett Cathcart

Co-Founder and Executive Director of + MPU

In 2021, Garrett joined + More Perfect Union as the Co-Founder and Executive Director. He leads the mission to establish the nonprofit as the next-generation civic and service organization. + MPU’s mission is to build connections with people who would not otherwise meet, through service, civics, and leadership events at local chapters called Brickyards.

Prior to joining + MPU, Garrett served as the founding Executive Director of Mission Roll Call, a national organization that provides veterans a powerful and unified voice in public policy, and as the first Southeast Regional Director of veteran service organization Team Red, White and Blue.

Garrett Cathcart served 9 years as a United States Army Cavalry officer and is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Garrett’s service included three years in ground combat leadership roles. Garrett served as a Reconnaissance Scout Platoon Leader in Baghdad during the Surge in 2007, colloquially known as the bloodiest year in Iraq, as an embedded military advisor living and operating with the Iraqi Army in 2008, and as a Cavalry Troop Commander in Afghanistan responsible for the security, governance and development for two Afghan districts in 2010. His final assignment on active duty was serving as Aide-de-Camp to the Commanding General of the 4th Infantry Division. Garrett’s awards include three Bronze Star Medals, an Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device and a Meritorious Service Medal.

Garrett is also a Major in the Army Reserves where he serves as an Associate Professor of Leadership and Military Science at Georgia Tech. Garrett graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2004 and the Goizueta School of Business at Emory University in 2018. He holds a certificate in nonprofit executive leadership from the University of Georgia, and he is a George W. Bush Veteran Leadership Scholar. He is also an accomplished public speaker who has addressed the Atlanta Hawks, New York University, The Home Depot, The Federal Reserve, and guest lectured at the US Military and Air Force Academies. He has appeared in the Christian Science Monitor, New York Times, CNN, USA Today, Fox News, and CBS World News.

Tis the season to celebrate togetherness and provide Hope…

More Perfect Union’s Dayton Brickyard is partnering with Mutt’s Sauce to support St. Vincent de Paul. This shelter in downtown Dayton aids the homeless and impoverished by providing emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, food, clothing, and household items, and guidance to lead a self-sustaining life.

Please accept this exclusive invite to join us this holiday season for delicious food, rich conversation, and a celebration of supporting our community in need. All community members are welcome to join us for this free event at 2795 Nantucket Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45434 on Friday, December 6, 2022 at 6pm Eastern Time.

Please bring one item that is listed on their current holiday Needs List. We will consolidate them for a group donation.

St Vincent de Paul Needs List

This evening will be a fun, casual, culinary treat where MPU members and Dayton neighbors can break bread together. Dress is casual. We hope to see you soon.

A Dinner in Dayton to Support St. Vincent de Paul

Casa Nunez

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