2025 Kilimanjaro Climb for a Cause
In 2025, a group of determined Sheep Dogs will embark on a monumental journey to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. This climb is more than just a physical challenge; it’s a powerful symbol of the perseverance, resilience, and unbreakable spirit that Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) fosters in those who have served.
This is the 9th group to take on this challenge with SDIA, and they look forward to all 8 team members reaching the summit. Each climber is training to overcome their unique challenges to prepare for the ascent, and your support helps them with essential gear, travel, and other essentials.
As our climbers push themselves to reach new heights, they are raising vital funds to support SDIA’s mission of empowering America’s heroes to rediscover their sense of purpose through Outdoor Adventures, Warrior PATHH post-traumatic growth training, and critical support services. Every dollar raised will go directly to providing life-changing programs that get Sheep Dogs off the couch and back into...
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.
Who We Are
Founded in 2010, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is the national non-profit providing charitable services benefiting the overall well-being of our nation’s “Sheep Dogs” (military personnel, veterans, law enforcement, fire & rescue, and EMS) through Outdoor Adventures (physical activity), Warrior PATHH training (mental wellness) and Continued Service/Disaster Response (volunteerism) programs – called our Get Off The Couch® programming.
SDIA a Member of the Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network to Help Veterans, First Responders Heal
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is honored to announce that they are a proud member of the Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network (now called Avalon Action Alliance), a new cognitive health and mental wellness network providing transformative care to veterans and first responders experiencing post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, and substance abuse launched by the Gary Sinise Foundation on February 16. The Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network builds on the work of the Marcus Institute for Brain Health and the Boulder Crest Foundation’s Warrior PATHH program. They will establish 20 treatment sites nationwide, including one in Northwest Arkansas where SDIA will deliver the Warrior PATHH program.
“We are incredibly honored to be a member of the Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network,” said SDIA founder and CEO, SgtMaj Lance Nutt, USMC (Ret.). “Our mission has always been to engage, assist and empower our nation’s Sheep Dogs (veterans and first responders) to Get Off The Couch™...
SDIA’s Warrior PATHH Training Program is Now Available!
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) will host the first Warrior PATHH training class in Northwest Arkansas next month, and we are so excited to help our nation's heroes transform times of deep struggle into profound strength and lifelong growth. The March class is full, but we have classes available throughout the year for you to participate in. Here is our class availability: March 13-19, 2021 – FULL
April 14-20, 2021 - 7 spots available May 14-20, 2021 (Female only) - 3 spots available June 23-29, 2021 - 6 spots available September 18-24, 2021 - 6 spots available October 16-22, 2021 - 8 spots available November 15-21, 2021 (Female only) - 8 spots available December 4-10, 2021 - 8 spots available
We want you (and Sheep Dogs you know) to take this first brave step in making peace with your past, living in the present, and planning for a great future.
Interested? Start the process by completing this Form.
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