River Deep Foundation Outing Reports provide highlights of the dozens of activities and events we host to help bring hope and healing, one adventure at a time.
Our March was another whirlwind of fun – and meaningful community connection. Paint a Pet with the Cottonwood Center for the ArtsColorado Springs, March 2Participants: Operation TBI (OTF), VA Using bright colors and bold brushstrokes everyone had a great time painting their favorite pet or critter! Fencing at the Denver Fencing CenterDenver, March 8Participants: Craig […]
We‘re delighted to report about another fun-filled February. DIY Booklet-Making: Writing, Drawing & CollageColorado Springs, February 3Participants: Operation TBI (OTF), VA Everyone has a story to tell — and this session at the Cottonwood Center for the Arts was the inspirational start of what we hope becomes the start of of many exciting journeys of
More than 110 military veterans and their family members — including 40 children — celebrated the holidays with us this year thanks to the generosity of River Deep Foundation donors and volunteers and the collaborative support and leadership of our River Deep Alliance partner, Operation TBI Freedom (OTF). Guests at this festive party, held Dec.
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We’re thankful for our generous donors throughout the year, who make it possible for us to help people find hope and healing through wonderful activities such as these. Trap Shooting at Valhalla Hunt ClubBennett, November 2Participants: Craig Hospital It was a beautiful day for a group of experienced clays shooters to knock ‘em down before
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
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
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
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