KFSM STORY: Sheep Dog Impact Assistance deploys to Texas to help with flooding crisis
Originally aired/published on July 8, 2025, at 7:14AM CDT; reported by Jacob Luthi. View the story here.
While not involved in active search and rescue operations, Sheep Dog will deliver supplies to flood victims, clear debris, and provide support to first responders.
ROGERS, Ark. — A group known for running toward the storm is heading south to help flood-stricken communities in Texas.
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA), a Rogers-based nonprofit made up of military veterans and former first responders, is mobilizing this week to provide relief in the aftermath of devastating flooding across the Lone Star State.
While the group won’t be involved in active search and rescue operations, they are playing a vital support role: delivering supplies to flood victims, clearing debris, and providing relief to overwhelmed first responders.
“Us having boots on the ground to begin helping sometimes in those outlying areas where they're not getting a lot of attention, is where we specialize best,” CEO...
SDIA Deploys to Texas Flood Zone
After devastating floods swept through Kerr County, Texas over the July 4th weekend, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) answered the call with a plan to put boots on the ground, tools in hand, and hearts ready to serve.
As Ambassador Josh Duggan shared:
“We work from sunup to sundown getting sleep and food when and where we can. We don’t stop until it’s time to rotate out… and then, if necessary, a second round of Sheep Dogs takes our place and picks up right where we left off.”
SDIA team members and ambassadors have begun to assess the situation this week, so when we as an organization deploy, we have a clear plan of operations and can maximize our impact. SDIA is not a search and rescue mission; however, when the search and rescue efforts conclude, there will be a need for assistance with clean-up work, and that's when we activate. Our focus is on supporting those hit hardest, especially local first responders...
THV STORY: Arkansas volunteers assist victims of Texas flash floods
Originally aired/published on THV11 July 7, 2025 7:09 PM CDT; reported by Maya Ellison. You can view the story on their website here.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Deadly storms in Texas over the weekend have many people in Arkansas looking to help — and for some, the catastrophe hits home.
"It was heartbreaking and gut wrenching," Kelly Franklin, an alum of Camp Mystic, said.
These past couple of days have been the hardest for her to face.
"I went to Camp Mystic starting in '98 and then all the way up to '03," Franklin said. "It's just devastating to see how it looks right now."
Camp Mystic is one of many locations in the Texas Hill Country affected by "catastrophic" flooding over the Fourth of July weekend.
Officials reported that at least 27 campers and counselors lost their lives, adding to the rising death toll.
"I want to keep having hope, but it feels like somebody's gripping my heart and squeezing it...
Yahoo News: SDIA deploys dozens to Texas to help with flood recovery
Originally published on July 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM CDT; reported by Gabriella Phelan. View the story on their website here.
ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Local organizations from Northwest Arkansas, including Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, are sending resources to Texas following catastrophic flooding.
As Monday’s death toll rises to over 100, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance says it is one of the many groups sending volunteers to help out.
“We had members on the ground within 24 hours,” said Sgt. Major Lance Nutt, the founder and CEO of Sheep Dog Impact Assistance.
Sheep Dog regularly assembles teams to send to disaster relief areas all across the country.
“We’ve got a total of five staff members on the ground assessing now and leaning into doing what they can while they’re there, especially to identify supplies and equipment that we can bring into the area. The objective, probably going into next week, will be to have 30 to 40 members on the ground,” said Nutt.
He...
KATV STORY: Arkansas group, SDIA, sends support to help Texas recover
Story origianlly aired/published Mon, July 7th 2025 at 5:49 PM; reported by Kylon Williams, Isley Gooden, Kaelin Clay
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, based in Arkansas, is mobilizing to support flood recovery efforts in Texas.
The organization's CEO and founder, Lance Nutt, explained that their teams are currently assessing the damage and awaiting a clearer picture of the disaster's evolution before deploying more resources.
"The biggest issue they've had the past few days is twofold," Nutt said.
"One, storms continued to dump quite a bit of rain on the region, so even last night, they had to evacuate volunteers and search and rescue teams off of that area just to keep them safe. And then, twofold, they almost have too many people in the area trying to assist."
Nutt noted that the influx of well-intentioned volunteers has led to congestion, hindering recovery efforts.
He anticipates deploying a team later in the week to focus on debris removal and chainsaw work, helping the...
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...
May 2025 NWA Disaster Relief Mission: SDIA Clears 256 Trees, Helps 88 People, and Earns Citywide Praise
After a powerful deployment in May 2025, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) has once again demonstrated why we’re trusted boots on the ground when disaster strikes. This month’s NWA Disaster Relief Mission resulted in:
✅ 19 properties cleared
✅ 88 people directly helped
✅ 11 Veterans served
✅ 26 dedicated volunteers
✅ 256 storm-damaged trees cut and cleared
These numbers speak for themselves, but the local recognition we received speaks even louder.
City of Greenland Recommends SDIA for Benefit Concert Donations
A group of local musicians recently approached the City of Greenland, Arkansas, hoping to donate the proceeds of their upcoming benefit concert to support disaster relief efforts. The response from city officials was both humbling and inspiring:
“Please give the money to SDIA instead—they were some of the first boots on the ground and they deserve it.”
That endorsement came directly from the Mayor and the City Treasurer—a testament to the trust, impact, and strong relationships our teams continue to build with local communities during their most challenging times.
A...
KNWA STORY: SDIA helps Greenland residents after tornado
Originally published by KNWA News Laura Motley on May 21, 2025. Read the full article [here].
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GREENLAND, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — After Monday night’s storms, volunteers from Sheep Dog spent Tuesday assisting Greenland residents who were affected by tornado damage.
“What’s really cool about the community is they’ve all turned out to help each other,” said Bob Corscadden, Director of Disaster Response at Sheep Dog, “We see a lot of people with chainsaws out there, and a lot of people just dragging limbs out of...
KHBS STORY: SDIA to help in Greenland after tornadoes
Originally published by 4029 News on May 20, 2025. Read the full article [here].
GREENLAND, Ark. — Crews with Sheep Dog Impact Assistance are set to be back in Greenland, Arkansas, Tuesday, after multiple tornadoes hit Washington County.
Around 7:30 p.m. Monday, a possible tornado touched down west of Greenland, causing damage to homes and business.
"We like to say that helping is healing, so going out and helping others is a huge aspect of what we do," said Bob Corscadden, director of disaster response for Sheep Dog. "A lot of times, we help people that wouldn't normally get any help, don't have insurance. No one's coming to help them anytime soon. And so that's really the kind of people we look for."
Thousands were without power in Washington County Tuesday morning.
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance is a Rogers-based nonprofit that travels across the country to help people after severe weather. Drake Foley, Meteorologist/MMJ
DISASTER RESPONSE MISSION
***NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Response 5/18/2025***
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance IS ON THE GROUND in Northwest Arkansas. Contact us at 417-812-6035 if you or someone you know is in need of assistance OR if you would like to assist with cleanup.
SDIA has crews on the ground now in Northwest Arkansas following the severe storms that just passed through the area.
If you or someone you know is in need of assistance to clear trees or tarp roofs, please text or leave a message at 417-812-6035.
If you would like to assist with cleanup, please register at https://www.tfaforms.com/5038019 and text 417-812-6035 so we can connect you with the team leaders.
We will be out assisting in Northwest Arkansas throughout this week.
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