Honor a Hero. Run With Purpose. Join the SDIA Turkey Trot & Nominate a Fallen Hero
Join the SDIA Turkey Trot and help honor our nation’s Fallen Heroes. Submit a Fallen Hero nomination and run or walk in remembrance this Thanksgiving.
Who Supports the Ones Standing Beside Our Sheep Dogs? Introducing Homefront
Who Supports the Ones Standing Beside Our Sheep Dogs? Introducing Homefront Military Members, Veterans, and First Responders are trained to run toward difficult things. But they rarely run toward them alone. Behind many of our nation’s Sheep Dogs is a spouse or partner navigating the other side of service: deployments, long shifts, missed holidays, uncertainty, transition, trauma, reintegration, career changes, family responsibilities, and the complicated work of loving someone whose experiences may have changed them. These spouses and partners become experts at adapting. At holding things together. At keeping moving. At being the strong one. But who supports them? In August 2026, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) took an important step toward answering that question with the inaugural class of the Homefront Support Program, an extension of Warrior PATHH created specifically for the spouses and partners of Military Members, Veterans, and First Responders. The first Homefront class has now completed the program. And this is only the beginning. The People Beside Those Who Serve Sheep Dog Impact Assistance exists to engage, assist, and...
A Legacy of Service Rolls Into Heroes Ranch: 1951 Military Jeep Honors Mark Naughton
A Legacy of Service Rolls Into Heroes Ranch: 1951 Military Jeep Honors Mark Naughton On August 1, a remarkable piece of military history arrived at Sheep Dog Impact Assistance’ Heroes Ranch carrying something even more meaningful than its history: the legacy of a Sheep Dog. A Korean War-era 1951 M38 Jeep, lovingly restored by Marine Sergeant and Army Master Sergeant Mark Naughton, was donated to Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) by Mark’s three children, Killian Cline, Gunnar Naughton, and Tannan Millsap. The Jeep now has a new home at Heroes Ranch, where it will serve as a lasting tribute to Mark’s military service, craftsmanship, patriotism, and the life he built beyond the uniform. Honoring a Lifetime of Military Service Mark Naughton dedicated a significant part of his life to serving his country. A Marine Sergeant and Army Master Sergeant, Mark received the Bronze Star with Valor for his heroic actions in Grenada in 1983. His service, however, was only one part of the legacy remembered by those...
Connection, Adventure & the Black Hills: SDIA’s Mount Rushmore Couples Outdoor Adventure
Military Members, Veterans, First Responders, and their spouses headed to South Dakota’s Black Hills for an SDIA Couples Outdoor Adventure focused on connection, camaraderie, and getting off the couch together.
SDIA’s Climb for a Cause Reaches Uhuru Peak and Celebrates an Unforgettable Journey
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance’s Climb for a Cause expedition reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro before celebrating the adventure with a Tanzanian safari, proving healing, resilience, and purpose continue beyond the peak.
Sheep Dog University Welcomes New Graduates Committed to Serving Others
Discover how Sheep Dog University equips volunteers and leaders with the knowledge, relationships, and purpose to strengthen Sheep Dog Impact Assistance’s mission of serving veterans, military members, first responders, and their families.
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Celebrates 16 Years of Serving Those Who Serve Others
For 16 years, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance has empowered veterans, military members, first responders, and their families through healing, purpose, and service. Celebrate this milestone with us.
Climbing Higher: Meet the Team Taking on Mount Kilimanjaro for a Cause
At Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA), we believe growth often begins where comfort ends. This year, an extraordinary team of Veterans, First Responders, and supporters will put that belief into action as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime: climbing Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro.The annual Climb for a Cause is more than an expedition. It is a powerful demonstration of resilience, purpose, and Posttraumatic Growth. Standing at 19,341 feet above sea level, Mount Kilimanjaro presents immense physical and mental challenges, requiring determination, teamwork, and perseverance every step of the way.Presented by Sam's Furniture and benefiting Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, the Climb for a Cause inspires participants and supporters alike to face life's obstacles head-on while raising critical funds to support Veterans and First Responders on their own journeys toward renewed purpose and meaningful lives.Each member of this year's team brings a unique story, personal motivation, and unwavering commitment to the mission. From military Veterans...
Heroes Ranch Outdoor Adventure | July 6-9, 2026
Join Sheep Dog Impact Assistance for the July 6-9, 2026 Heroes Ranch Outdoor Adventure in Jane, MO. VA-funded adventure for Veterans and Military Personnel featuring floating, mountain biking, equine connection, camaraderie, and Posttraumatic Growth.
DRM Training Seminar at Heroes Ranch | May 16, 2026
Join Sheep Dog Impact Assistance at Heroes Ranch in Jane, MO, on May 16, 2026, for a hands-on DRM Training Seminar featuring chainsaw safety, first aid training, and disaster response readiness.