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

Our Mission Continues with Outdoor Adventures

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Office and Northwest Arkansas Chapter have dug deep to find ways to adapt, improvise and overcome many of the challenges presented by the guidance/mandates in place. Whil... Read More

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Sheep Dog Impact Assistance

23 hours ago

Thank you to ALL of Sheep Dog Nation for making our Thanksgiving Outreach a success.

In Northwest Arkansas, Thanksgiving meals were delivered to local Police and Fire Departments. The SDIA Kansas Chapter were able to deliver meals to military and first responder families in need. The SDIA Greater Cincinnati Chapter was able to feed Thanksgiving dinner to all of the staff and residents of their local VA Clinic. And much, much more!

Because of the support of people like YOU, our mission continues.

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