The World Needs Heroes!
The Graf Dairy Hero Foundation (GDHF) promotes a culture of heroic virtues in our youth by utilizing a unique collection of silver and bronze age (1960’s-80’s) hero memorabilia as inspiration. Donations make this happen! All proceeds go directly to the Foundation’s activities and people, projects and organizations which exemplify these ideas through our financial backing. Please give and help us create the heroes of the future!
How We Do It!
Our mission is to inspire and educate kids to adopt “heroic” qualities in thought and conduct through our exciting 50-year collection/exhibit of superhero memorabilia. It’s a unique and effective approach: by harnessing kids’ inherent love and interest in superheroes, we help instill a heroic mindset and cultivate stoic habits of character to improve personal success and a healthy society.
Why Are Virtues Important?
Given the right environment and stimulus, all kids naturally aspire to do good. The traditional virtues underpinning the Superheroes of this era all begin with COURAGE: the courage to be responsible, the courage to persevere during adversity, the courage to honor your family/parents/country with your conduct, the courage to do what is right when all others are doing wrong or standing idol in the face of evil. Net, through the GDHF, we will inspire kids to be courageous in such virtues as:
Concurrently, today’s kids’ are often conditioned by cultural coarseness. They are told to value “identity” over self-improvement and driven to anger/despair by a societal focus on grievance vs can-do optimism. These influences erode our children’s potential, destroy ambition, and create self-fulfilling prophecies of failure. As such, the GDHF will act as a counterbalance to societal trends which promote divisiveness, dependency, victimhood, collectivism, relativism, and unprincipled utilitarianism.
Our Board Members
The Graf Dairy Hero Foundation Board of Directors is a distinguished group of individuals dedicated to advancing our mission of instilling traditional values, character habits, and heroic virtues in young people. This world-class team is composed of leaders from various fields, including education, business, philanthropy, and the arts, each bringing a unique set of skills and perspectives to the foundation.
Updates From The Founder
Let’s Meet Board Member Terry Stewart
Earlier this week, we wrapped the filming of our introductory video for the Lubeznik Center for the Arts exhibit. Many [...]
Heroic Headlines: The Graf Dairy Hero Exhibit at Lubeznik Center for the Arts
This July, the front page of the Dairy Bugle heralds a sensational event sure to captivate the city of Michigan [...]
Art, Comics, Action: The Summer of Superheroes
The heartbeat of Michigan City will be illustrated in vivid color this summer as the Lubeznik Center for the Arts [...]
Superheroes: More Than Just Capes and Powers
As summer unfolds in Michigan City, the Lubeznik Center for the Arts teams up with the Hero Foundation to bring [...]
Collection Gallery
This curated collection of comic books and action figures is for sale, celebrating iconic American heroes and stories. Proceeds will support organizations that promote traditional American values and heroism.
Support Our Mission and Stay Informed
Join us in making a significant difference in our community by supporting the Graf Dairy Hero Foundation. Your donations empower us to continue our vital work of instilling traditional values and heroic virtues in the next generation. Every contribution, big or small, helps us advance our mission and support those who embody and promote these enduring principles. Donations can also be sent to P.O. Box 480, Hopewell, NJ 08525.
Contact Us
We’re here to connect! Whether you have questions, want to learn more about our initiatives, or are looking to get involved, the Graf Dairy Hero Foundation welcomes your interest and support. Our team is dedicated to fostering a community of values and virtues, and your input and engagement are crucial to our mission.
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