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Touch of Nature Veteran’s Adventures

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WHAT IS VETERAN ADVENTURES?

Veteran Adventures is a veterans program started by SIU’s Touch of Nature Environmental Center and SIU Veteran Services which aims to accomplish the following:

  • Provide community building for veterans and current military personnel.
  • Present challenging and adventurous opportunities to strengthen bonds between veterans and current military personnel.
  • Show support and gratitude for the sacrifice that our servicemen and women have made.
  • Provide veterans and current military personnel with alternatives for mental health assistance without the stigma of traditional mental health avenues.
  • Foster a healthier veteran population.

Touch of Nature Environmental Center

Southern Illinois University

Mail Code 6888
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-453-1121 | F: 618-453-1188
tonec@siu.edu

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN VETERAN ADVENTURES?

Veteran Adventures is open to all Post 9/11 veterans, student veterans, and members of the National Guard, the Reserves and the Registered Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC).

Tight Lines for Troops

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Our mission is to unite organizations, businesses, sponsors and communities to help provide a free fishing tournament open to all Michigan Veterans from all eras, wartime and peacetime. By bringing our Heroes together, we endeavor to build and foster new relationships, share their experiences and enjoy fishing in the great outdoors of Michigan.

Our all-volunteer, not-for-profit efforts will improve the quality of life for many Veterans, reinforce patriotism, educate and bring awareness that we must continue to support and honor those who have defended our country and our freedoms.

The Titan Project

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Reeling in Vets is “teaching a man or woman to fish” in terms of spending time with other veterans and sharing stories, ideas and creating a support network. All while building a custom fishing pole. The take-away is not only a fishing pole. It is a one of a kind piece made by the veteran. A symbol of accomplishment, bonding and creativity. It will allow our comrades in arms to step into the outdoors or to be given as a gift to a friend or family member. Check our events page to see upcoming dates.

The Sportsmen’s Foundation for Military Families

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Our U.S. Armed Forces veterans and their families have sacrificed much for our freedom and our way of life. The Sportsmen’s Foundation for Military Families (SFMF) was established to honor that sacrifice. Eligible military veteran families are given the opportunity to participate in a professionally guided outdoor adventure. For the veteran family, an SFMF experience is often the trip of a lifetime and is extremely therapeutic for those who could use a helping hand in recovery. It is our humble way of saying “thank you” for your service. We invite you to learn more about The Sportsmen’s Foundation for Military Families. “The number one best coping skill is the ability to maintain and put forth a positive attitude, especially in the face of adversity. SFMF hunts nurture that attitude and subsequently help combat veteran-hunters cope during the ups and downs of life.”

The Foundation for Exceptional Warriors

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Serving those Warriors that epitomize Honor, Valor, and Sacrifice. The FEW defines Exceptional Warriors as Special Operations Forces; those that have received medals for Valor or Heroism; former Prisoners of War and lastly the Combat Wounded of any era.

The Fallen Outdoors

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We are a Veteran 501(c)(3) all volunteer organization established to facilitate hunting and fishing trips for veterans. We aim to connect Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and Marines, with a network that will serve them locally and nationally.

JOIN OUR ONLINE VETERAN COMMUNITIES

Join our Main Community Facebook Group to keep up with nationwide giveaways and information.

Join our district community groups to get in touch with other local veterans and active service members near you:

Texas Hunters for Heroes of South Texas

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Our goal is to show our veterans respect, honor, compassion, and above all, love for our fellow man through the fellowship and the excitement that hunter’s share each time we go hunting. Through this we hope to assist in their rehabilitation and re-integration into civilian life. With the help and support of others, Texas Hunters for Heroes strives to do our very best to contribute to the well-being of the veterans and provide them with the hunt and experience of a lifetime.

Take a Vet Fishing

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Our Mission Statement

To honor, comfort and assist our PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and DAV (Disabled American Veteran) soldiers.

Our Vision

Take a Vet Fishing is a 501 (C) (3) not for profit organization that was created in 2011 to provide emotional support and rehabilitation to those who serve our great nation every day. The mission is simple, to show these men and women how much they mean to us and support them and their families with (emotional) PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and (Physical) DAV (Disabled American Veterans) outings and trips.

Our Purpose

Our slogan is “A day of giving back” and is the core of our mission. When our brave service men a women return from overseas, as a nation, we have been failing to show these heroes our appreciation. A shockingly high number of service members are returning with injuries and even the soldiers without physical wounds are having a hard time adjusting back into the “real world”. These “Hero’s” have given so much of themselves for our freedom. Reaching out and offering a “Thank You” with a hand shake, is the very least we can do. At Take a Vet Fishing, we take it a step further. Not only do we show these hero’s our gratitude and shake their hand, we hand them a fishing rod and ease their minds back into civilization.

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