About Faith and Honor
Mission
Faith & Honor is dedicated to honoring and supporting veterans and their families through comprehensive spiritual, emotional, and practical assistance. Through the commitment of camaraderie, advocacy and community engagement, we strive to improve the lives of veterans by ensuring that every veteran receives the respect, recognition and opportunities they deserve for their sacrifices in defending our freedoms and upholding the value of service, duty and patriotism.
Vision
The vision of Faith & Honor is to create a compassionate community where every veteran and their family are honored, supported, and empowered. The organization aspires to be a
sanctuary that provides spiritual, emotional, and practical assistance, enabling veterans and their loved ones to navigate life's challenges with resilience and hope. Guided by faith, Faith &
Honor aims to uphold the dignity and honor of those who have served the nation, fostering a future where they find solace, encouragement, and the resources they need to thrive.
About Me
Dominick Leon is an Army veteran, nonprofit executive, ordained minister, author, and community leader whose work is rooted in service, resilience, and the restoration of purpose. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and an Associate Degree in Business Administration, combining insight into human behavior with practical leadership and organizational experience.
As a certified life coach with https://liferenewed.org/ and minister, Dominick has dedicated his life to helping individuals, especially veterans and their families, navigate transition, trauma, and personal rebuilding. He serves as Director of the Vet Life Community in Indian Trail, North Carolina, where he leads faith grounded and community driven efforts that help veterans reconnect with mission, brotherhood, and inner stability after military service.
Dominick’s service and leadership have earned him several honors. He was named an Ambassador for Peace in recognition of his commitment to peace building, humanitarian values, and the work of bringing people together through dignity, service, and moral leadership. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, reflecting his ongoing engagement in social progress, ethical leadership, and meaningful public impact. In addition, he was honored with the Governor’s Award for Volunteer Service, a distinguished recognition of his commitment to serving his community through sustained and meaningful volunteer work.
As an author, Dominick writes at the intersection of faith, psychology, discipline, and personal transformation. His work explores inner strength, moral clarity, and the kind of resilience forged through hardship. His book The Quiet Weapon: Strategic Nonviolence for Warriors, Leaders, and the Faithful examines the power of restraint, spiritual discipline, and principled action in a chaotic world. Across his writing and teaching, he emphasizes that true strength is not found in domination, but in mastery of self and service to something greater.
Dominick’s philosophy is simple and unwavering: lasting peace begins within, and leadership is proven through service, humility, and integrity.
“Service to others is the purest form of peace.”
Dominick Leon
Ambassador for Peace
Learn more about Vet Life Community at:
https://operationnotforgotten.com/basic-page/find-vet-life-community
Faith and Honor in Action
Pastor Dominick Leon Honored with Governor's Award for Volunteer Service
Faith and Honor is proud to share that I was honored with the Governor’s Award for Volunteer Service.
This recognition means a great deal to me, not simply as a personal honor, but as a reflection of the work, values, and mission that continue to drive everything we do through Faith and Honor. Service has always been at the center of my life. Whether through supporting veterans, encouraging families, building community, or helping others rediscover purpose, I have always believed that real leadership is shown through humility, consistency, and a willingness to serve.
I accept this award with sincere gratitude and with deep respect for the many people, veterans, families, volunteers, and supporters, who make this work meaningful. This honor is not mine alone. It represents the spirit of service that lives within our community.
Thank you to everyone who has supported Faith and Honor and the mission we carry forward each day. We will continue to serve with faith, honor, and purpose.
Dominick Leon
Founder, Faith and Honor
Governor’s Award for Volunteer Service Recipient
Faith and Honor in Action
Pastor Dominick Leon Honored as Ambassador for Peace
Faith and Honor Corp proudly announces that its Founder and Executive Director, Dominick Leon, has been officially awarded the Ambassador for Peace.
This international recognition celebrates Dominick’s lifelong commitment to faith-based service, veteran empowerment, and global peacebuilding. As an Army veteran, ordained minister, and community leader, Dominick has dedicated his life to helping others find healing, purpose, and strength through faith and honor.
The Ambassador for Peace title is bestowed upon individuals who exemplify living for the sake of others, fostering reconciliation, and building bridges between communities and nations. Through his leadership of Faith and Honor Corp and The Faith and Honor Ministry, Dominick continues to embody these principles, uniting veterans, families, and faith communities under a shared mission of hope, service, and restoration.
“True peace begins within the heart. When we help others heal, we build a world worthy of honor.”
Dominick Leon, Ambassador for Peace
For more information about Faith and Honor’s mission and ongoing community initiatives, visit www.faithandhonor.org.
Faith and Honor in Action
Message to Our Veterans and Service Members
At Faith and Honor, we know that moments like this can weigh heavily on those who have worn the uniform.
With everything unfolding overseas and the uncertainty many people feel here at home, veterans often carry a different kind of burden. You understand the realities of conflict, the cost of service, and the responsibility that comes with defending freedom. That perspective is not always easy to carry alone.
Right now, the situation in the Middle East is serious and evolving, with U.S. forces already engaged and lives already lost.
For many veterans, news like this can bring back memories, emotions, or questions that others may not understand.
We want every veteran and service member to know something simple.
You are not alone.
Faith and Honor exists for moments exactly like this.
If you are feeling anxious, angry, reflective, or simply need someone who understands the weight of service, we are here.
We are here to listen.
We are here to stand beside you.
And we are here to remind you that your service, your sacrifice, and your continued strength still matter to this nation.
To every veteran and service member watching the news today and feeling the weight of it:
We see you. We understand. And we stand with you.
Faith and Honor
Where Honor Meets Hope
Deepening Our Commitment
New Board Role with Operation Not Forgotten
At Faith and Honor, our vision is rooted in service, companionship, and healing — values we are honored to share with Operation Not Forgotten, a well-respected leader in veteran support. Today, we are humbled and excited to announce a new chapter in our collaboration.
Rev. Dominick Leon, Executive Director of Faith and Honor and Lead Pastor of The Faith and Honor Ministry, is now serving on the Board of Directors for Life Renewed / Operation Not Forgotten. This appointment strengthens our shared mission to lift veterans and their families in four vital areas: mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. operationnotforgotten.com
Why This Matters
- Deepened Leadership Connection: As a board member, Rev. Leon has a voice in shaping ONF's national strategy and programming — ensuring local needs are valued in broader decisions.
- Stronger Vet Life Community in Indian Trail: This board role fosters smoother alignment between Faith and Honor’s local efforts and ONF’s proven structure — including the QOLA assessment, Step by Step Journals, and peer-based Vet Life Communities. operationnotforgotten.com
- Broader Veteran Impact: With this formal connection, Indian Trail veterans stand to benefit from ONF’s structured tools like MAPS Life Coaching (Measure, Analyze, Plan, Succeed), family support groups, and holistic community uplift. operationnotforgotten.com
A Shared Journey, Expanded Reach
Faith and Honor already partners with Operation Not Forgotten in our Vet Life Community — and this board appointment makes our connection even stronger. Together, with Life Renewed, we offer free, confidential, veteran-run support groups (male, female, family, youth tracks), optional QOLA assessments, life coaching resources, and a community that “has your six.” operationnotforgotten.com
Looking Ahead
- Expect more local events, resources, and veteran-centered programming in Indian Trail.
- We will collaborate on leadership training, community outreach, and opportunities for veterans and their families.
- Our shared commitment? To ensure no veteran journeys alone — in Indian Trail or beyond.
Thank you for standing with us. Through this strengthened partnership, and with Rev. Leon on the ONF board, Faith and Honor renews its promise: to walk alongside veterans and families, building hope, healing, and honor together.
Our Partners
Meet Our sister Ministry
Our Affiliation with The Faith and Honor Ministry (508(c)(1)(A))
Faith and Honor Corp, a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, proudly partners with The Faith and Honor Ministry, our spiritual counterpart operating as a 508(c)(1)(A) religious ministry.
While Faith and Honor focuses on charitable outreach, veteran advocacy, public service events, and tax-deductible community support programs, The Faith and Honor Ministry serves as the soul of our movement—providing pastoral care, biblical teaching, and faith-based counseling to those in need of spiritual restoration.
Together, we serve one united mission:
To restore lives through faith, honor, and action—especially among veterans, military families, and individuals facing crisis.
This partnership allows us to:
- 💠 Offer both spiritual and practical support across all programs
- 💠 Ensure tax-exempt compliance for all types of charitable giving
- 💠 Expand our reach through nationwide initiatives and events
- 💠 Honor the distinction between ministry and nonprofit governance while working in full alignment
By supporting either entity, you help further the same greater purpose:
To bring healing, hope, and strength to those who need it most.
