WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO

STANDING BESIDE THOSE

WHO STOOD FOR US

Our mission is simple at its core: to show genuine appreciation for our fighting veterans by reconnecting them with the passions that bring them peace, camaraderie, and purpose. Through outdoor activities and shared experiences, we help veterans rediscover enjoyment, confidence, and community.

 Every veteran who participates is encouraged to “Pay It Forward” by reaching out to their brothers and sisters who may be struggling and could benefit from time in the outdoors to refocus on what truly matters.

Our Mission

Healing America’s Veterans through the therapeutic art of fly fishing.

Project Healing Waters aims to foster restoration, resilience, community, and lasting connections in the journey towards healing.

How we help:

We are a leading nonprofit using fly fishing as therapeutic intervention for active military and Veterans. Through our curriculum of fly fishing, fly casting, fly tying, and rod building, participants experience nature’s restorative healing powers while building camaraderie, connectedness, and community—directly increasing their sense of belonging, resilience, and post-traumatic growth. We are actively serving over 7,000 Veteran participants across all service eras with support from almost 4,000 dedicated volunteers.

Heroes Helping Heroes

About Us

AHERO (America's Heroes Enjoying Recreation Outdoors) connects veterans and first responders with patriotic members of local communities by organizing outdoor events and social activities. Our goal is to heal the physical and psychological wounds of war, military service, and service to our nation by:

Introducing veterans and first responders to resources and programs available to them to increase their overall quality of life

Developing an informal support network of veterans and first responders across the country 

Encouraging constructive communication and engagement

Boosting morale

Olympic Peninsula Fishing Innovations (OPFI) is a small 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that designs and

produces unique and adaptive devices that allow individuals with physical limitations to participate in

fly-fishing and fly-tying.  The products are available at no charge to anyone who could benefit from the

adaptive design.  After meeting individuals who were unable to enjoy these activities due to a lost limb,

trauma, or brain injury that impaired the function of their arm or hand, OPFI was formed and the

Evergreen Hand and Casting Partner products were developed.  

OPFI hopes these products can bring independence, peace, and a little fun to those facing a challenging recovery. 

We believe fly-fishing and fly-tying are relaxing activities that hold recreational and therapeutic value and can

help someone battling PTSD, depression, and hopelessness by healing the mind, body, and spirit.

Every day individuals around the country start therapy after a stroke, accident, surgical recovery, or work-related injury affects their ability to function.  We hope our products bring independence, peace of mind and a little fun to those facing a challenging a recovery.  Those individuals want to hear what they can do instead of what they can’t.

WHY BUILT FOR MORE

EMPOWERING POST-9/11 COMBAT VETERANS TO THRIVE

We are a purpose-driven veteran service organization, offering nature-based experiences, a sense of community and belonging, and guided personal growth designed to restore the minds, bodies, and spirits of post-9/11 combat veterans and their loved ones.

We strive to help each Warrior discover that they were Built for More: more connection, more peace, more purpose, and more lif

We believe that nature and camaraderie can transform veterans’ mental, physical, and emotional health. Our 5-day program, set in the Hunter-Frying Pan Wilderness near Aspen, includes:

Guided nature excursions: Led by an expert team of guides, psychologists, and moderators.

Moderated philosophical discussions and camaraderie: Creating space for veterans to share their stories and connect on a deeper level.

Opportunities for personal growth: Achieving newfound healthy psychology, vitalized bodies, and receptive spirits.

By the end of the program, veterans emerge with a stronger sense of teamwork, deepened bonds with fellow participants, and a renewed outlook on life. Huts for Vets is committed to helping our nation’s heroes experience the profound benefits of nature, camaraderie, and positive health outcomes as they transition to civilian life.

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is the nation’s leading veterans service organization, dedicated to improving the total well-being of post‑9/11 wounded, ill, and injured veterans, service members, and their families. Our innovative programs and life‑changing services strengthen mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellness—empowering warriors and their loved ones to thrive while helping prevent veteran suicide. 

Gratitude for Sacrifice

Outdoors For Our Heroes (OFOH) provides service-connected disabled veterans, active duty and first responders with burden-free adventures that build hope, confidence and improve mental health.

Warrior Expeditions provides veterans with everything required to complete a long distance outdoor expedition at no cost to the veteran.