Our Mission

Improving the Lives of Our Nation's Veterans and First Responders in Need by Helping Them Get Off The Couch™ and Reengage in Living an Active, Meaningful & Productive Life Through Our Outdoor Adventures and Disaster Response Mission Programs.

The US Department of Veterans Affairs states that more than 6,000 Veterans die by suicide each year, and other statistics show that twice as many First Responders die by suicide than in the line of duty.

By gathering together Sheep Dogs who have suffered similar traumas & experiences, SDIA has found that the camaraderie and peer support they receive fosters healing and is critical to their overall well-being. When Sheep Dogs #GetOffTheCouch™, their attitude, motivation and perspective are drastically improved. Your generous support allows SDIA to ENGAGE, ASSIST & EMPOWER our nation’s heroes to Get Off The Couch™ with their brothers & sisters, which prevents suicides in our Veteran and First Responder communities.

Disaster Response

Outdoor Adventures

Who We Are

"HELPING OTHERS IS A WAY OF LIFE"

SDIA is a national non-profit organization that exists to engage, assist and empower the men & women who make up our nation's military, law enforcement, fire & rescue, and EMS professions - society's protectors, our "Sheep Dogs."

Get Involved

There is a role for everyone to be involved with Sheep Dog Impact Assistance. Whether deploying on a disaster response mission, donating money or supplies, or helping identify Sheep Dogs in Need, our Members and supporters say that giving back to others leaves them with a deeply gratified feeling. Click for more info...

SDIA News

SDIA, NWA COVID–19 Task Force Seeking Donations of PPE

Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is pleased to be partnering with the NWA COVID–19 Task Force to collect critical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and distribute it to Northwest Arkansas-area public safety officials Read More

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19 hours ago

How do you #GetOffTheCouch?

Our CEO and Founder, SgtMaj Lance Nutt, went for a bike ride sporting this NEW limited-edition @CarryTheLoad x SDIA T-Shirt.

These are FREE with every $50 donation made to #CarryTheLoad through the #SDIA Team Page! Visit the SDIA Team page at www.carrytheload.org/site/TR/2019/General?team_id=6531&pg=team&fr_id=1740 .

We also have 3 other exciting packages available for higher donation values.

Completion Pack ($75 donation)
-SDIA Carry The Load T-Shirt
-SDIA Shield Patch
-Carry The Load Patch

Deluxe Pack ($100 donation)
-SDIA Carry The Load T-Shirt
-SDIA Shield Patch
-Carry The Load Patch
-Propper Packable Backpack
-Up to 4 name tapes

Mega Pack ($150 donation)
-SDIA Carry The Load T-Shirt
-SDIA Shield Patch
-Carry The Load Patch
-Propper Packable Backpack
-Up to 4 name tapes
-SDIA 10th Anniversary Cap
-SDIA Water Bottle ... See MoreSee Less