activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 3
- Engage volunteers in program delivery Adaptive Social and Recreational ProgramsRecruits and utilizes volunteers in operational roles such as camp chefs and logistics support to facilitate outdoor programs for participants.
- Host fundraising events and accept donations Fundraising & Donation ManagementAccepts monetary donations and hosts annual fundraising events, including a Charity Gala, to support program operations and mission delivery.
- Provide therapeutic outdoor hunting and fishing experiences for youth and veteransOrganizes and delivers outdoor hunting and fishing programs for children aged 10–17 with life-threatening medical conditions, children of fallen heroes, disabled veterans, wounded warriors, and female veterans. Activities include species-specific hunts (antelope, deer, elk) and fishing trips, with programming designed to foster personal growth, community connection, and skill development.
capacity building · 1
- Distribute conservation and recreation funding from license plate revenues Conservation Grantmaking and Funded InitiativesAllocates funds generated from specialty license plate sales to support wildlife habitat restoration, enhancement projects, and conservation-related recreational and educational initiatives.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Family-inclusive local outdoor programming family-inclusive local experiencesDesigns outdoor experiences specifically for Arizona families with children facing life-threatening illnesses, prioritizing local access and minimizing travel and time burdens to increase inclusivity and participation.
- Flexible volunteer engagement model flexible_volunteer_engagementMatches volunteers with diverse skill sets to appropriate program support roles through a flexible engagement approach, increasing volunteer retention and programmatic capacity.
- Grant-funded conservation and education model grant_funded_conservationRelies on grant-based funding to support direct wildlife habitat restoration, conservation enhancement, and environmental education initiatives, ensuring mission-aligned financial support for on-the-ground impact.
- Inclusive expansion of participant eligibility inclusive outdoor experiencesIntentionally broadens access to outdoor experiences beyond youth with life-threatening illnesses to include individuals with disabilities, those with non-life-threatening illnesses, and children of fallen heroes, increasing equity and reach.
- Peer-to-peer fundraising for mission support peer-to-peer fundraisingEnables individual supporters to raise funds through personalized fundraising pages, leveraging personal networks to expand financial support for the organization’s mission.
- Therapeutic outdoor experiences using guided hunting outdoor-therapyUses guided hunting experiences as a therapeutic and educational intervention to support youth with serious medical conditions, military veterans with disabilities, and female veterans, fostering personal growth, healing, and community connection through structured outdoor engagement.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Annual Charity Gala
Fundraising event held each year to support OE4A’s mission, featuring ticket sales, donations, and sponsorships.
Disabled Veteran and Wounded Warrior Hunts
Organizes hunting trips for disabled veterans and wounded warriors, including specialized programs like the "Hunt for Solace" for female veterans.
Youth Hunting and Fishing Adventures
Provides hunting and fishing experiences for children ages 10–17 with life-threatening illnesses, disabilities, or who are children of fallen heroes, primarily in Arizona.
relationships · 3
who they work with
- GiveSmart Network — Uses GiveSmart as its fundraising platform.
- THOR Partner — Collaborated to document a hunting trip for female veterans.
- The Outdoor Experience Inc Partner — Recipient of grant funding from the AZSFWC L. Gary Stinson Grant Fund for conservation projects.