Fall at SDIA: Thanksgiving Outreach, Turkey Trot & 2027 Heroes Gala Save the Date
This fall, join Sheep Dog Impact Assistance in turning gratitude into action. Support our 2026 Thanksgiving Outreach, run or walk in honor of our nation’s heroes at the 18th Annual NWA Turkey Trot for Heroes, and mark your calendar for the 2027 SDIA Heroes Gala. From serving Thanksgiving meals to carrying the stories of Fallen Heroes forward, there are plenty of ways to #GetOffTheCouch® and make an impact.
September in Action: Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Builds Momentum Into a Season of Service
See how Sheep Dog Impact Assistance served Veterans and First Responders throughout September 2026 and discover upcoming fall events, volunteer opportunities and ways to support the mission.
17 Years Later: Retired Army Staff Sgt. George O’Dell Receives His Purple Heart
Seventeen years after being wounded while serving in Iraq, Veteran George O’Dell was finally presented with the Purple Heart he earned through his service and sacrifice. Watch this powerful moment and read the 5NEWS story behind a recognition nearly two decades in the making.
Congratulations, Warrior PATHH Class 082!
SDIA celebrates Warrior PATHH Class 082 after five days of posttraumatic growth training at Heroes Ranch and the start of their 90-day journey.
A New Chapter for the Bella Vista Veterans Wall of Honor
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is honored to begin a new chapter in the story of the Veterans Wall of Honor in Bella Vista, Arkansas, as the organization officially assumes stewardship of this meaningful Northwest Arkansas landmark from the Bella Vista Veterans Council.
For years, the Veterans Wall of Honor has provided a place for the Bella Vista community to recognize, remember, and honor the men and women who have served our nation. Its legacy has been built and preserved through the dedication of the Bella Vista Veterans Council, local Veterans, volunteers, families, supporters, and community members who understood the importance of creating a permanent place of remembrance.
As SDIA takes on responsibility for the Wall, our goal is not simply to maintain a physical place. It is to honor the legacy already entrusted to it while helping ensure that the Wall remains a meaningful part of the community for generations to come.
Rushmore Couples Outdoor Adventure | Connection in the Black Hills
Sheep Dog couples are taking on South Dakota’s Black Hills during the Rushmore Couples Outdoor Adventure, building connection through zip lining, Mount Rushmore and shared experiences. For SDIA, the adventure is only one step in a larger continuum of connection, purpose and posttraumatic growth.
Monster Energy Volunteers at SDIA Heroes Ranch
Monster Energy volunteers spend a team service day at SDIA Heroes Ranch, supporting Sheep Dog Impact Assistance and its mission to serve Veterans and First Responders.
2026 Heroes Ranch Poker Run Supports Veterans & First Responders | SDIA
Riders from across the region came together for the 2026 SDIA Heroes Ranch Poker Run, supporting Sheep Dog Impact Assistance programs for Veterans and First Responders.
550 Disaster Response Go Bags Packed for Sheep Dog Impact Assistance
Walmart and Sam’s Club associates packed 550 Go Bags for Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, helping SDIA Disaster Response Mission teams prepare to serve communities after disasters.
25 Years Later: Northwest Arkansas Sheep Dogs Climb 110 Flights to Honor the Heroes of 9/11
Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, Northwest Arkansas Sheep Dogs gathered in Fayetteville to climb 110 flights of stairs, honoring the courage and sacrifice of the first responders who went up when others were coming down.