Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation

Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation (CCVF) is a nonprofit organization based in East Texas that uses high‑impact public events—most notably the **Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake Air Show**—to raise funds and awareness for U.S. military veterans and their families. Founded by local community and veteran advocates around Cedar Creek Lake, the foundation focuses on supporting veterans in need through partnerships with reputable military and medical charities, while also fostering patriotism and public appreciation for those who have served.

Over the years, CCVF has developed Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake into a signature summer air show experience, drawing spectators from across Texas to Mabank and the surrounding lake communities. The event typically features aerobatic performers, historic warbirds, formation teams, and demonstrations that highlight U.S. aviation heritage and current military capabilities, creating a powerful platform to tell veterans’ stories and recognize their service.

Proceeds and donations generated around the air show are directed to veteran‑focused programs, including those that address combat‑related injuries, PTSD, rehabilitation, and family support. CCVF’s value proposition to sponsors, exhibitors, and community partners lies in combining a well‑attended, visually compelling aviation event with a clear philanthropic mission: supporting local and regional veterans.

By aligning brand exposure with tangible charitable outcomes, the foundation offers companies, civic groups, and individual donors a way to demonstrate corporate citizenship while reaching an engaged, family‑oriented audience in the aerospace, defense, and outdoor recreation communities. Although its event portfolio centers on a single flagship air show, CCVF’s sustained presence, strong local relationships, and mission‑driven programming have made it a recognized veteran‑support organization in the Cedar Creek Lake region and wider East Texas area.