Gear Up, Give Back: Shop with Purpose at the Sheep Dog Shop
At Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA), we believe that every item you buy can do more than simply look good; it can make a difference. Our online Sheep Dog Shop features mission-driven merchandise and adventure gear that supports the men and women who’ve answered the call: the veterans and first-responders we serve.
Limited Edition Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Shirt
For a limited time, we’re offering our Limited Edition Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Shirt, a meaningful way to show solidarity and support while wearing the message.By purchasing this shirt, you’re not just getting a quality piece of apparel; you’re also helping fund critical programs at SDIA:
The Warrior PATHH program: as funding landscapes shift, your purchase helps ensure continuity of peer-led post-traumatic growth and resilience programming for veterans.
Heroes Ranch maintenance & expansion: your support helps...
Sheep Dog Nation Update: Celebrating Strength, Service & Connection This Fall
As we move into the season of gratitude, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) continues to honor, engage, and empower our nation’s heroes (our Veterans and First Responders) through service, community, and post-traumatic growth.
From the upcoming Turkey Trot for Heroes to milestone anniversaries and impactful missions, here’s the latest from across Sheep Dog Nation.
🦃 Thanksgiving Season of Service: SDIA’s Turkey Trot & Thanksgiving Outreach
This Thanksgiving season, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) invites you to join us in two incredible ways to serve those who serve us by running, donating, or volunteering to make a difference for our nation’s Heroes.
Blooms of Remembrance: HeartsGood Farms x Sheep Dog Impact Assistance
Planting Hope. Growing Healing. Honoring Service.
Every bloom tells a story of courage, remembrance, and new beginnings.Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is proud to partner with HeartsGood Farms for the Blooms of Remembrance initiative, a heartfelt way to honor those who have served while helping more veterans and first responders “Get Off The Couch™” and find purpose again.
Donate to Blooms of Rememberance
🌼 About the Partnership
Each Blooms of Remembrance purchase from HeartsGood Farms supports SDIA’s life-changing programs, including:
Warrior PATHH – peer-led mental wellness and post-traumatic growth training
Outdoor Adventures – reconnecting heroes with nature and community
Continued Service Projects – helping others through disaster relief and community missions
Together, we’re sowing seeds of healing, literally. A portion of every sale is donated...
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance: Strategic Vision & Goals for 2025 and Beyond
At Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA), our mission has always been clear: to engage, assist, and empower veterans and first responders to Get Off The Couch™ and find renewed purpose through community, service, and Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG).
As we celebrate our 15th anniversary in 2025, we are proud to share our strategic vision and goals for the years ahead. This roadmap ensures that every grant application, donation, partnership, and program effort is driving toward a stronger, more impactful future for our nation’s Sheep Dogs and their families.
Heroes Ranch: The Heart of Our Mission
Heroes Ranch in Jane, Missouri, has become the central hub of SDIA. In 2025, it is expanding into a fully operational, debt-free, 365-day facility that supports:
Warrior PATHH (peer-led training in Post-Traumatic Growth)
Outdoor Adventures that challenge Sheep Dogs to rediscover purpose
Family retreats and Gold...
Heroes Ranch Poker Run 2025: Ride for a Purpose
Saturday, September 27, 2025 | Rogers, AR ➝ Jane, MO
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) invites you to rev your engines and join us for an unforgettable day of wind therapy, camaraderie, and giving back at the Heroes Ranch Poker Run 2025.
This year’s ride kicks off at Heritage Indian Motorcycles (1711 W. Hudson Rd., Rogers, AR). Registration opens at 8:30 AM, with the first bike rolling out at 10:00 AM. Riders will make their way through scenic Northwest Arkansas, ending at Heroes Ranch (335 Eternity Ln., Pineville, MO), where the real celebration begins. The last bike will arrive by 2:00 PM.
Registration & Details
📅 Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025📍 Start: Heritage Indian Motorcycles, Rogers, AR🏁 End: Heroes Ranch, Jane, MO🕗 Registration at 8:30 AM | First Bike Out 10:00 AM | ...
Sheep Dogs and Spouses Experience Post-Traumatic Growth in the Black Hills
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA), in partnership with Second Mountain Adventures and Veterans Center District 3, recently hosted its final Couples Outdoor Adventure of 2025 in the stunning Black Hills of South Dakota.
For this group of Veterans, First Responders, and their spouses, the weeklong Rushmore Couples Outdoor Adventure was more than a trip; it was a powerful reminder of courage, connection, and healing. From breathtaking landscapes to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, participants left renewed, inspired, and ready to continue their journey of Post-Traumatic Growth.
A Journey Through History and Healing
The adventure began with a scenic train ride on the Black Hills Central Railroad, winding through Keystone and Hill City, before a stop at the Big Thunder Gold Mine. That evening, couples gathered under the stars to take in the nighttime illumination of
Warrior PATHH at Heroes Ranch: Healing, Growth, and the Road Ahead
Discover Warrior PATHH at Heroes Ranch, peer-led healing for veterans & first responders. Join the Poker Run Sept. 27 to support Sheep Dog Impact Assistance.
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Hosts Rock Crawlers & Elk River Float Outdoor Adventure
The banks of the Elk River and the rugged trails around Heroes Ranch came alive this past week as Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) hosted its latest Outdoor Adventure (OA), the Rock Crawlers & Elk River Float. More than just a weekend of fun, this event was about training, teamwork, and transformation.
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Hosts Hawaii Outdoor Adventure 2025
The waves of Waikiki set the stage for an unforgettable week as Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) hosted its Hawaii Outdoor Adventure 2025, culminating in the prestigious Na Koa Wounded Warrior Regatta. For the 10th year in a row, SDIA proudly fielded canoes in the Regatta, joining teams from across the U.S. to celebrate resilience, camaraderie, and healing on the island of Oahu.