Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
What may appear to be just fun and games provides a much-needed sense of belonging and purpose for those who feel isolated, depressed, lonely, anxious, or even suicidal. Together, we can make even more of a difference in the lives of our nation’s military and first responders in 2024.
Honor Heroes This Holiday
Christmas will be here in 5 DAYS! Remember the Sheep Dog in your life and get them a gift that will last a lifetime!
Disaster Response Mission
The Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Disaster Response team is on the ground in Clarksville, TN assisting residents in the aftermath of last weekend's tornadoes.
All donations go to help replenish supplies and provide fuel for chainsaws and vehicles as our team remains in Tennessee.
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Gift a Lifetime Membership
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance is an incredible organization dedicated to assisting our nation’s “Sheep Dogs” – our military, law enforcement, firefighters, and other first responders. We provide support, camaraderie, and resources to those who have served and sacrificed for our safety.
Giving Tuesday
Join Sheep Dog Impact Assistance on a mission of support and empowerment for our heroes. Together, let’s champion wellness initiatives that nurture the physical and mental health of our military and first responders. By standing with SDIA, you’re not just backing a cause; you’re fostering resilience, strength, and a brighter future for those who’ve dedicated their lives to serving others. Join the movement and make an impact today!
SDIA 2024 Heroes Gala
Every year all of us at Sheep Dog Impact Assistance look forward to celebrating our nation’s heroes and the all we have been blessed to accomplish with friends, members, supporters, donors and sponsors at our annual Heroes Gala. It’s been a couple of year’s since we’ve been able to host this event, and we are VERY excited to be hosting it again on April 27, 2024!
The Sheep Dog Nation Podcast, Episode 4 is Out Now!
Hosted by SDIA founder and CEO, Lance Nutt, this episode features Gold Star Widow Sharri Briley as she talks about the final mission of her husband, CWO3 Donovan “Bull” Briley.
SHEEP DOG OF THE YEAR AWARDS
This award is an important way to recognize those among us who have gone above and beyond their call of duty in their military or first responder professions (law enforcement, fire & rescue, and EMS/paramedic). These awards are presented to Sheep Dogs who have modeled exemplary and/or heroic service during 2023. Although a single heroic incident may be worthy of consideration, special consideration is given to those nominees who have distinguished themselves and their profession throughout their careers.
4 Purple Heart Recipients Need Your Support to Climb Kilimanjaro
KILI CLIMB FOR A CAUSE
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is honored to be part of Sam's Furniture's Kilimanjaro Climb for a Cause happening in August.
The "Kili Climb for a Cause" climbing team, sponsored by Sam’s Furniture in Springdale, Arkansas, includes owners, Joe & Larra Donaldson, a video production team, and ten Veterans - four of which are Purple Heart recipients (single- and double-limb amputees).
This adventure was featured on the March 1, 2020, Fox & Friends show and was originally scheduled for July 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was rescheduled for August 2021.
WHY ARE WE CLIMBING?
The Kilimanjaro Climb for a Cause was created to inspire all individuals to face challenges head-on and work to overcome them. Summiting Kilimanjaro is a huge undertaking and accomplishment for a person without physical injuries to deal with. For those like our Purple Heart recipients who...
SDIA a Member of the Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network to Help Veterans, First Responders Heal
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is honored to announce that they are a proud member of the Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network (now called Avalon Action Alliance), a new cognitive health and mental wellness network providing transformative care to veterans and first responders experiencing post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, and substance abuse launched by the Gary Sinise Foundation on February 16. The Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network builds on the work of the Marcus Institute for Brain Health and the Boulder Crest Foundation’s Warrior PATHH program. They will establish 20 treatment sites nationwide, including one in Northwest Arkansas where SDIA will deliver the Warrior PATHH program.
“We are incredibly honored to be a member of the Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network,” said SDIA founder and CEO, SgtMaj Lance Nutt, USMC (Ret.). “Our mission has always been to engage, assist and empower our nation’s Sheep Dogs (veterans and first responders) to Get Off The Couch™...