Warrior PATHH Perseveres Through Arkansas Snowfall at Heroes Ranch
Despite heavy snowfall across Arkansas in late January 2026, Warrior PATHH continued with purpose at SDIA’s Heroes Ranch. Dedicated staff and guides ensured a safe, meaningful environment for reflection and growth, proving that healing does not pause for weather. We proudly congratulate the women of Warrior PATHH Class 072, who completed five days of intensive Posttraumatic Growth training and now begin their 90-day journey to apply what they’ve learned and #StruggleWell. Regardless of conditions, the mission moves forward.
Heroes Ranch Launches On-Site Equine Arena
SDIA launches its on-site Equine Engagement Center at Heroes Ranch, expanding Warrior PATHH and creating more time for healing and post-traumatic growth.
Merry Christmas from Heroes Ranch
From all of us at Heroes Ranch and Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, we wish you a Merry Christmas filled with peace, warmth, and renewed purpose.
Give the Gift of Warrior PATHH
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is a national nonprofit dedicated to engaging, assisting, and empowering veterans and first responders through Outdoor Adventures, Warrior PATHH, Continued Service, and family-focused programming, all grounded in Post-Traumatic Growth.
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...
Veterans United Foundation Joins Sheep Dog Impact Assistance for an Epic Outdoor Adventure at Heroes Ranch
Jane, Missouri – October 2025 – This past weekend, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) had the incredible honor of hosting staff from the Veterans United Foundation (VUF) at Heroes Ranch for an unforgettable Sheep Dog Outdoor Adventure. 💪
As one of SDIA’s most impactful partners, Veterans United Foundation has played a vital role in helping Veterans and First Responders nationwide get off the couch and rediscover purpose through service, community, and Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG). This weekend gave the VUF team a hands-on experience with the very programs their generosity makes possible, and it was nothing short of epic.
From high-energy activities that pushed comfort zones to moments of reflection around the campfire, the weekend captured everything SDIA stands for: connection, camaraderie, and growth. Each adventure at Heroes Ranch reinforces the belief that healing happens through action and that the bonds formed between Sheep Dogs (our nation’s protectors) can last a...
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 | ...
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.
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,...