Family Fishing, Archery and Fun Day!Fort Collins, October 5Participants: Operation TBI Freedom (OTF), Ft. Cason Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU), VA, Craig Hospital We lucked out with another lovely day with the wonderful staff of Colorado Youth Outdoors, a nonprofit that helps people build relationships through outdoor recreation. Our participants enjoyed a full day of fly fishing,
You can always count on us to make the most of every season! Summer 2024 was glorious — and we’re confident the fall has plenty of fun and friendship in store, too. Mixed Media with Cottonwood Center for the ArtsColorado Springs, September 9Participants: Operation TBI Freedom (OTF) The creative juices were flowing, and a grand
More than 100 friends new and old joined us for a beautiful day on the Meridian Golf Club’s Jack Nicklaus-designed course — and judging from all the smiles, everyone was having a great time. After a full morning of golf, we gathered on the club’s beautiful outdoor patio for a hearty lunch and chances to
Beautiful weather made our August outings even more fun. Here are just a few highlights from the activities your generous donations to the River Deep Foundation support. Cyanotype with Cottonwood Center for the ArtsColorado Springs, August, 5Participants: Operation TBI Freedom (OTF) Think of this as photography without a camera! Our participants enjoyed learning about this
The River Deep Foundation is the proud recipient of a $12,200 grant as part of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) 2024 Direct Effect 1st Cycle Quality of Life grants. The Reeve Foundation’s Quality of Life Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations empowering individuals with paralysis. “These grants are dedicated to
It was a lovely, lively July — and we are delighted to share these event highlights: Embroidery with Cottonwood Center for the ArtsColorado Springs, July 1Participants: Operation TBI Freedom (OTF), Yellow Ribbon Fund Embroidery was a healthy stretch for several of our participants, who enjoyed learning this new skill. Equine-Assisted Learning with the Remount FoundationUSAF
Our profound thanks to the 90 people who joined us for one of our biggest fundraisers of the year on June 29 at the Colorado Clays Shooting Park in Brighton! Attendance increased over last year — so we’re hopeful everyone will grab still more friends to help us continue making this event bigger and better.
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, so the outings the River Deep Foundation hosts during this time tend to be especially meaningful. We seek to bring hope and healing to people facing an array of mental health and physical challenges — including the roughly 12 million Americans who have PTSD. We invite
Springtime is even more beautiful when you’re involved in River Deep Foundation events! Our May was filled with fun, learning — and connection in community. Art: Nature Painting, Cottonwood Art CenterColorado Springs, May 1Participants: Operation TBI Freedom (OTF) Veterans and their family members joined instructor Ben to usher in the month of May with the
Art: Spring Sun Catchers, Cottonwood Art CenterColorado Springs, April 1Participants: Operation TBI Freedom (OTF) Thanks to instructor Alisha for leading this relaxing and fun time of making 3D art pieces that invite movement and color into the home. Equine-Assisted Learning, Remount FoundationUSAF Equestrian Center, Colorado Springs, April 9Participants: OTF & VA Hospital This is a