Camp Hero provides 3-4 day getaways for wounded veterans and first responders, to allow them to be able to enjoy the tranquility of the Appalachian Mountain outdoors, while being able to talk and fellowship with other wounded heroes.
Our main goal is to get our Veterans and Active Duty Military involved in outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking, water sports, etc.
The goal of Cast & Hook Fishing is to provide a better quality of life for 1st Responders and Veterans that are struggling with PTSD. We do so by providing them with healthy options to cope with mental health and job-related stressors. The objective of this project is to decrease the negative effects of PTSD within our participants by providing them with healthy options to decompress and manage stress rather than turning to unhealthy strategies and addictive substances which are detrimental to their health and wellness. We will accomplish this by providing our participants with free beach, wilderness, adventure and recreational therapy.
The Armed Forces Initiative introduces the military community to public lands and waters by providing outdoor adjunct therapy to enhance their mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being while providing them a new mission as conservationists. We host events for members of the military community all over the United States and Canada teaching participants how to hunt, fish, camp, hike, and recreate outdoors through the lense of conservation. Not just how to hunt but why to hunt, and how to use their voice as veterans or active duty service members to ensure the continued existence of wild places available to every American.
To improve the quality of life and promote healing and self-care – one veteran, active duty service member or first responder, one event at a time.
Providing, veterans, active duty military, first responders & their families opportunities to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. We do this by connecting our American Hereos with others that have been through similar situations providing them with an avenue to talk, share, and know that they are not alone in their everyday struggles.
Wings Up Outdoors was established to provide preventive measures, to the rapid response. We provide hunting, fishing, and outdoor trips to veterans, Gold Star children and first responders. We understand that many heroes miss two things when they leave their service, causing them to go into a depressive state that many struggle with: brotherhood, and the mission. Many organizations provide once in a lifetime trips to veterans allowing them to unwind, but we focus on those two factors.
We love to hunt and fish, but the fireside chats after a long day brings that brotherhood full-circle. We also aim to inspire veterans to give back to the cause as well giving them a new mission to look forward to and focus on. We hope these vets feel the impact and decide they want to help us reach other vets. We also want to get these vets to invest in Gold Star children, taking them out on a few of our events as well. We want to build love for the outdoors in future generations.
Getting Veterans out on the water, away from their struggles.
The mission of Wounded Waters is to give wounded warriors including Combat Veterans, Active Duty Military and First Responders outdoor adventures like fishing trips so they can take a break from worrying about all the stressors of daily life. Many Military Service men/women, Firemen and Police deal with high stress in their daily jobs and may even have Post Traumatic Stress issues, but they generally don’t like to talk about it. Too many of our Veterans and Service Personnel are feeling anxious, depressed, stressed and alone. Some are even at a high risk of suicide, a tragedy which we strive to prevent. Wounded Waters is trying to break down the barriers around these Service men and women, we want to let them know they are not alone and offer a helping hand out of the darkness they may be struggling with.
Hero Adventures started as a simple conversation in a deer camp expressing appreciation for service members who have sacrificed so much to serve our country and protect our freedom. The conversation catapulted into many “what ifs.” What if we were to host a group of veterans for a hunting expedition? What if we were to provide fishing expeditions as well? What if we offered accessible facilities for wounded veterans who were interested in experiencing the sportsman’s activities in the great outdoors?
Hero Adventures seeks to address these “what ifs” and provide a weekend of respite and fellowship for veterans who enjoy the great outdoors and appreciate the beauty of the country they fought so hard to protect. Our small group experiences are tailor made for each individual and include lodging, meals, and expenses associated with the weekend’s harvest.
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A New Jersey Non-Profit Organization
Approved by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) Organization
