Epic Marine Reunion at Heroes Ranch: A Week of Brotherhood, Adventure, and Camaraderie
At Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA), we are deeply committed to helping veterans and first responders connect, heal, and find their next adventure through our Outdoor Adventures (OA) program. Last week, we were honored to host a group of Marines at Heroes Ranch for an unforgettable reunion and a week filled with outdoor exploration, camaraderie, and shared experiences.
15 Years of Impact: Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Celebrates a Legacy of Service and a Future of Growth
Founded in 2010, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is a national nonprofit led by military and first responder veterans committed to transforming hardship into healing. For 15 years, SDIA has empowered our nation’s heroes, our Sheep Dogs to Get Off The Couch and discover renewed purpose, connection, and posttraumatic growth (PTG) through community, service, and outdoor adventures.
Celebrating 15 Years at Heroes Ranch
On Saturday, July 12, 2025, SDIA proudly hosted our 15th Anniversary Celebration at Heroes Ranch near Northwest Arkansas, in Jane, MO. A joyful evening of reflection, gratitude, and community connection.
More than just a celebration, the event marked a powerful milestone in the mission to serve those who serve. To date:
Over 3,800 Sheep Dogs have been sponsored in SDIA’s core programs.
7,000+ Sheep Dogs have volunteered in Disaster Response Missions, assisting more than 300,000 disaster survivors.
Through Warrior PATHH, our innovative, peer-led mental wellness program,...
15th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate 15 Years of Impact with Sheep Dog Nation – July 12 at Heroes Ranch!
Join us on Saturday, July 12 at Heroes Ranch as we celebrate everything Sheep Dog Nation has accomplished together over the past 15 years—and look ahead to the mission still to come.
Enjoy a day filled with yard games, ranch tours, water activities, and fire pits—plus burgers, hot dogs, and s’mores for everyone! Bring the whole family and plan to stay a while.
🪑 Don't forget your lawn chairs and towels—we’ll have water activities to help you cool off and have fun!
Why We Do What We Do
Every day, veterans and first responders—our nation’s Sheep Dogs—quietly carry the weight of their service. Many return home or come off shift changed, unseen, and unsupported. At Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA), we believe that no hero should feel left behind after the uniform comes off.
That’s why we exist: to help our nation’s protectors Get Off The Couch...
Inside Heroes Ranch: An of Adventure, Healing, & Growth for Heroes
Amazing Things Are Happening at Heroes Ranch!
This past week, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance welcomed a group of incredible veterans and first responders to Heroes Ranch for another unforgettable Outdoor Adventure. From trail rides and fishing to camaraderie around the campfire, it was a weekend filled with connection, healing, and rediscovering the best parts of life.
Outdoor Adventures is built to get veterans and first responders off the couch and back into living their best life — and that’s exactly what happened at Heroes Ranch. We’re #blessedbeyondmeasure to witness the resilience, strength, and spirit of those we serve.
Check out some of the moments we captured below!
Stay connected with us for more upcoming Outdoor Adventures and other opportunities to #getoffthecouch and thrive.
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SDIA Poker Run 9/28/24!
Get ready for an amazing day at the Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Poker Run, sponsored by Cowboy Catering Company!
Join us for a fun-filled event featuring delicious food, live music, and a chance to win a 1993 Harley FXR! Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just looking for a great time, this is the event you don’t want to miss. Sign up now and support a great cause while enjoying a fantastic day out on your bike. Tickets for this event are $25 each, hurry and get yours today!
Heroes Ranch Fireworks Night
Now that we have you singing, we’d like to invite all Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Members, Volunteers, and Families, please join us for a spectacular Fireworks Celebration at Heroes Ranch on September 28th!
Our friends at Hog Wild Pyrotechnics will light up the sky with a spectacular fireworks display set to music.
This is our chance to say thank you to all of our amazing members and volunteers. Bring your chairs, blankets, and loved ones for a night to remember under the stars!
Please feel free to RSVP if you plan on attending this event.
Upcoming Events
Take a look and make sure to register and/or RSVP for Sheep Dog Impact Assistance’s exciting upcoming events!
McDonald County News video: “National Non-Profit Opens New Facility in Jane for Veterans & First Responders”
JANE, Mo. — A non-profit organization that focuses on the mental health recovery of veterans and first responders is expanding their reach into southwest Missouri.
A large pair of scissors helped cut the ribbon in Jane Thursday, as the Sheep Dog Impact Assistance non-profit organization had its grand opening for its new Heroes Ranch Training Facility.
It sits on more than 50 acres of land and provides veterans and first responders, or “sheepdogs,” struggling with mental health issues like anxiety and depression an opportunity to be amongst those who understand what they are going through while having some fun.
“The focus here with our outdoor adventure program is again, everything outdoors from canoeing the local Elk River, to razor-riding, camping, hiking, fishing, cave exploring, you name it,” said SGTMAJ Lance Nutt, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Founder and CEO.
“Sometimes we forget what it is like for post-traumatic stress or anxiety and stress along the line of duty that these men and...