NWA DRM- Volunteers Needed!
Join Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) as we continue our mission to help those affected by recent tornado damage in Northwest Arkansas. Your support is crucial in rebuilding our community and providing much-needed relief to several of our elderly neighbors.
No experience is necessary to volunteer! We’ll provide all the training and protective equipment you need. Whether you’re a skilled professional or just eager to help, we welcome everyone to make a difference.
Mission Note: We have surveyed several of the properties and have found that we need heavy equipment on several of them and are looking for experienced operators with tractor or skid steer capabilities.
Kili Climb for a Cause- SDIA 2024
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is thrilled to announce that ten of its dedicated veterans and first responders will embark on a monumental journey to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. This extraordinary effort aims to raise funds and awareness to support SDIA’s vital programs that assist our nation’s heroes.
The team, composed of veterans and first responders from across the country, will begin their ascent on July 29th, and the climb is estimated to take 7 days. Standing at 19,341 feet, Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa, symbolizing the formidable challenges these men and women face daily in their service to our country and communities. Their climb is not just a physical endeavor but a testament to their resilience and commitment to helping others.
Each participant is climbing to raise money to support SDIA’s mission to engage, assist, and empower veterans and first responders. The funds raised will directly support SDIA’s three pillar programs: Outdoor Adventures (physical activity), Warrior PATHH training (mental wellness) and Continued Service/Disaster Response (volunteerism). These programs are designed to promote camaraderie, a sense of purpose, and emotional and physical well-being.
Disaster Response Mission: Janesville, WI 2024
n the wake of the tornadoes that have devastated the community of Janesville, WI, our team has mobilized to assist the community. Our teams will be working together with our local first responders and emergency management personnel to help any way we can.
LIMITED ITEM -4th of July Edition -Honor, Service, Sacrifice t-shirt
Check out our new limited edition Honor, Service, and Sacrifice t-shirt and SDIA special hat. With the Fourth of July right around the corner, these special items won’t last long.
By buying our “Honor, Service, and Sacrifice” T-shirts and hats, you are not just adding quality items to your wardrobe; you are standing with our heroes and making a tangible impact in their lives. These are only available until June 25th so hurry and get yours today!
Posttraumatic Growth Day
June 13th is National Posttraumatic Growth Day.
Today is the day we shine a light on how struggle can be a catalyst for profound transformation, and that growth is possible in the aftermath of trauma.
Join us in honoring powerful stories
of growth. We hope you will watch the Choose Growth film
and share your story using #ChooseGrowth.
Let’s embrace the possibility of growth together.
SDIA Membership
Father’s Day is this weekend! For those Dad’s who serve or have honorably served in our nation’s military and/or first responder (law enforcement, fire & rescue, or EMS/paramedic) professions- give the gift of Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Membership!
DISASTER RESPONSE MISSION: NWA STATUS UPDATE
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance is coordinating from the Center for Nonprofits (1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers, AR 72756) parking lot. The back lot where the Sheep Dog vehicles are parked. There will be a daily meet-up and safety brief at 08:30 AM, every day through the weekend. To go out with a team be at the safety briefing.
We will have volunteer t-shirts for you but supplies are limited, if you have previous DRM attire please wear that. Please wear jeans and heavy shoes, bring gloves and if you have any personal safety equipment.
Disaster Response Mission: NWA Status Update
In the aftermath of the recent severe storm, the Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) Disaster Response Team has been diligently monitoring the damage and is actively coordinating relief efforts. Northwest Arkansas is our home and this community is very important to us. Our teams will be working together with our local first responders and emergency management personnel to help any way we can.
You must register to assist us on our DRM mission.
Sheep Dog Nation Podcast, Episode 8: The Importance of Resiliency with Adele O’Rourke
Hear from our 2022 Law Enforcement Sheep Dog of the Year, Adele O’Rourke of Renton Police Department. Adele is a law enforcement officer and PATHH Guide for Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Warrior PATHH. She specializes in investigating crimes against children, and works tirelessly to protect our most vulnerable population: our children. Both at work and outside of work, Adele is on a continued journey advocating for our nation’s first responders and military, regarding mental health.
Join us in Dallas!
We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help make this event a success. Whether you can lend a hand for an hour or the entire weekend, your support makes a difference. Let’s bring all of Sheep Dog Nation together to honor the sacrifices of our military, veterans, first responders, and their families. Our goal is to see more than 200 volunteers wearing our t-shirts at this year’s event. Each volunteer will receive a shirt for each day you are at the event. SDIA has limited lodging accommodations available to support volunteers on a first come, first served basis.