SDIA DRM TEAM DEPLOYS TO CENTRAL TEXAS
This morning at 9:30am, the Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) Disaster Response Team (DRT) of 18 volunteers from Arkansas, Missouri and Wisconsin departed from the Center for Nonprofits in Rogers, AR. This team will meet up with 85+ volunteers from 17 states when they arrive in the Kerrville/Liberty Hill area this evening. Prior to the mission briefing, Lance Nutt, Founder & CEO of SDIA, read an email that he received last night that drove home the meaning of this mission. In part, he read:
“I'm reaching out because I saw you have teams deploying to Texas tomorrow morning from Rogers. Last week on July 4th, I lost my parents and 11-year-old niece in a Hunt, Texas flood…they were just down river from Camp Mystic… I'm sure tomorrow morning is a bit hectic and I don't know if you have a...
Female Veterans Conquer Challenges in the Black Hills of SD
Recently, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) took a group of 20 female Veterans on an unforgettable Outdoor Adventure (OA) to the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore and the surrounding area.Packed with activities and challenging experiences, all our Sheep Dogs were excited about the events, and looked forward to connecting with fellow Sheep Dogs to find the camaraderie that many were missing. “Visiting Mount Rushmore opened my eyes to the power of human creativity and the stories carved into history, inspiring me to seek out new experiences beyond my comfort zone. That spirit of adventure has transformed my life, making me braver, more curious, and eager to explore the world’s wonders. Every journey with SDIA feels like a chance to discover new places, meet other great Sheep Dogs, and heal my mind and heart."
OA Participant The group went on the Big Thunder Gold Mine tour and...