A Bridge Between Us

A Bridge Between Us was founded in 2024 by Nate and Lexie Sobolewski.  Nate is a 20-year retired Veteran who grew up in Martin, South Dakota. After his retirement, Nate struggled to find his purpose and, as a previous First Sergeant, knew his purpose was to help people.  Lexie took this project head on getting the non-profit started and.knew it was a priority to get help to our heroes.

A Bridge Between Us provides a safe haven for veterans struggling with the transition between the military and civilian world. We also want to honor our Police and First Responders as well.

Our goal is to bring light to the problems that our heroes face on a day-to-day basis and help them walk through these issues by offering veterans affairs assistance, guided hunts, resource referrals, lodging, and most importantly networking with other Veterans, Military, and Service Members.

No Person Left Behind Outdoors

Currently, we host over 20 hunting events annually.

All our trips are provided at no cost to deserving veterans.

Our adaptive hunting program follows sustainable wildlife conservation practices and promotes safety during every hunt. We can accommodate most types of injuries and provide special adaptive equipment for veterans requiring additional help.

We have hosted veterans with upper and lower limb amputations, complete and incomplete spinal cord injuries at varying levels, vision-impairment and blindness, as well as other serious injuries. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants, each veteran is assigned a knowledgeable mentor during every event.

Mission Outdoors

We believe hope grows outdoors. On the water. On a hunt. On the slopes. On a trail. But we’re about more than just fishing and hunting — those are on the gateway. We’re about connecting and building relationships and trust with our veterans, helping them to get engaged in their community, to discover the immense value of their lives, and showing them there is hope.

It’s about giving vets a purpose and something to look forward to. It’s about helping them see that it’s not all about what they’re dealing with today, but about looking forward to tomorrow.

Laramie Range Adventures for Veterans

Reconnecting Veterans with Nature, Brotherhood, and Purpose

Laramie Range Adventures for Veterans (LRAV) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing outdoor adventure programs that promote healing, camaraderie, and personal growth for veterans. Through activities such as hiking, camping, hunting/fishing, and team-building exercises, the organization aims to help veterans reconnect with nature, build lasting friendships, and find peace and purpose in their post-service lives.

 

Vetrecoutdoors

VetRecOutdoors is an organization that was formed to help veterans improve their lives and lessen the effects of normal stress and even PTS through introducing them to the therapeutic benefits of outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, fly-fishing and camping. In addition to providing guided activities, we will train veterans to lead other veterans in these activities

Heroes Cowboys and Companions

To strengthen resilience by educating and guiding our heroes in developing an attuned, connected, healthy and secure relationship with oneself and others. 

Beak Busters Outfitters, LLC

We are a non-profit Outfitter that wants to give back to our youth, veterans, and first responders.  We try to provide the experience of a lifetime within waterfowl hunting.  Founded upon the basis of giving back and paying it forward.

Hunts are exclusively offered by application to Youth Groups, Veterans, and First Responders.

Through this selective process, these groups are given the opportunity to experience the thrill of hunting in the heartland, fostering camaraderie and appreciation for the outdoors. With a special emphasis on providing opportunities for young hunters, these hunts also aim to introduce the next generation to the time-honored tradition of hunting. Under the guidance of experienced mentors, young hunters learn valuable skills, conservation principles, and respect for nature, cultivating a lasting appreciation for hunting traditions and the natural world among future generations. 

We also value prioritizing those who have served or are actively serving their communities and country. These hunters are given the opportunity to experience the thrill of migratory bird hunting in Missouri, fostering camaraderie and appreciation for the outdoors. By extending this privilege to those who have dedicated themselves to service, these hunts serve as a token of gratitude and support for their sacrifice and commitment.

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