activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 3
- Annual deep sea fishing and relaxation trip for wounded veteransOrganizes an annual two-day deep sea fishing and relaxation trip to San Carlos, Mexico, in June, hosting 12–15 wounded veterans and covering all expenses including boats, lodging, food, and refreshments. The organization has conducted these trips for the past 11 years, specifically serving Purple Heart recipients and other wounded veterans.
- Golf tournament for participants and veteran supporters Charity Golf Tournament SponsorshipOrganizes an annual golf tournament featuring 18 holes of golf, cart rental, range balls, and a dinner reception, offered to individual participants for $125 or teams of four for $500. The event also includes sponsorship opportunities to cover a veteran’s participation.
- Outdoor adventure trips for wounded veteransOrganizes outdoor adventure trips for wounded veterans, including deep sea fishing and other recreational activities, with logistical and financial support from returning volunteers and donors.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Peer support and reflection through shared veteran experiences peer_supportCreates opportunities for veterans to connect with peers, share experiences, and reflect on personal progress and systemic challenges, using peer interaction as a core mechanism for emotional support and identity restoration.
- Recreational therapy through outdoor adventure recreational_therapyProvides structured outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, hunting, and adventure trips as therapeutic experiences to support emotional, psychological, and social well-being in wounded veterans, using nature-based engagement as a healing mechanism.
- Team-based event participation for social integration and engagement team-based_event_participationUses team-based event structures—assigning individual registrants to teams during activities like golf and outdoor adventures—to foster peer bonding, social integration, and full participation among wounded veterans, leveraging group dynamics as a mechanism for therapeutic engagement.
- Tiered sponsorship model for sustainable program funding tiered_sponsorship_modelEmploys a tiered sponsorship structure (silver, gold, platinum levels) to engage donors and generate scalable, reliable funding for outdoor adventure programs for wounded veterans, using differentiated giving levels to broaden supporter participation.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Deep Sea Fishing Trip
An annual trip to San Carlos, Mexico, for 12-15 wounded veterans for two days of deep sea fishing and relaxation, with all expenses covered.
Hunting and Fishing Adventures
Provides various hunting and fishing adventures for wounded and injured veterans to restore a sense of self, family, friendship, and identity.
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Norman Don Partner — Local contact handling mail for the OAWV Golf Tournament.
- patriotic boat owners Partner — Donates the use of their boats and crews for the Wounded Warriors trips.