Warrior Impact
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VETERAN SERVICES IN CENTRAL OREGON AND BEYOND

Serving those who served

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Our Mission

Supporting our nation's heroes

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We provide support, healing, and resources to veterans and first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress.

Each day, our nation loses 22 heroes to suicide brought on by PTS, but we can be the change they need by connecting them to the support, care, and healing resources they deserve.

By meeting veterans and first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress (PTS) where they are emotionally, we help them see they are not alone in this battle for peace.

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HOW WE HELP

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Support

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Combining our efforts with local and national organizations, we work to provide valuable resources and donations in order to ensure we stay active in the fight against PTS.

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Healing

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A big part of our approach is using our time, energy, and resources to send Central Oregon veterans and first responders to the Save A Warrior foundation (SAW) each year. Using a cohort model, they encourage participants to engage in a 72-hour long wellness seminar using the outdoors to enable increased mental and physical health.

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Change

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By redirecting the experience of PTS held by so many veterans and first responders, we facilitate meaningful change along their journey toward a better and healthier life.

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Purpose

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We provide those impacted by PTS a new purpose and a new shared outlook through various recreational and spiritual activities conducive to healing and enrichment. Throughout the Pacific Northwest, we provide ongoing support and resources to ensure the health and well-being of our heroes.

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Our purpose

Each day, 22 veterans and first responders take their lives due to the pressures felt from post-traumatic stress, and more than 800,000 of them are suffering from PTS right now.

Warrior Impact leads the charge against this phenomenon throughout the Pacific Northwest. Based in Central Oregon, we connect our nation’s Warriors with needed resources, and encourage them to engage in the Save A Warrior program and other events geared toward curbing the devastating effects of psychological trauma.

By getting these heroes the support and resources they need to regain their footing and rebuild their lives, we hope to see the staggering numbers of those impacted by PTS eradicated.

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Matt Bassitt
Matt Bassitt, Founder
"As a veteran myself, I am grateful for Save A Warrior's services. They provide a safe space for healing and have helped many of my fellow soldiers"

John

Army Veteran

"Save A Warrior has truly transformed the lives of veterans struggling with mental health. I am proud to support their mission."

Sarah

Donor

"Save A Warrior's community of support has made all the difference for me. I am grateful for their services and the sense of belonging they provide."

Alex

Marine Veteran

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Upcoming trips

We believe that healing begins with community.  Join us on our recreational trips built to foster belonging and facilitate mental and physical restoration.

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*FREE* North Umpqua Veteran and first responders day paddle raft trip.
N/A, Idleyld Park,, OR 97447

*FREE* North Umpqua Veteran and first responders day paddle raft trip.

Don’t miss out on the excitement of spring rafting on the North Umpqua River! All gear and lunch provided!

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May 3
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Rogue River Wild and Scenic Military Veterans / First Responders Raft trip.
14800 Merlin-Galice Rd, Merlin, OR 97532

Rogue River Wild and Scenic Military Veterans / First Responders Raft trip.

Military Veterans and First Responders, this is a FREE 5-day rafting trip on the Wild and scenic section of the beautiful Rouge River.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How can I get involved?

You can donate, attend an event, or even volunteer at an event.

What sorts of recreational activities do you sponsor?

We often sponsor hikes, white-water rafting trips, skeet shooting, fishing, and golfing.

What is the difference between Warrior Impact and Save A Warrior?

Save A Warrior is a national foundation built to help struggling veterans and first responders cope with the devastating effects of post-traumatic stress. Warrior Impact is a Central Oregon based organization that helps warriors get into the SAW program, provide support before the program, and provides a place for them to come back to after. 

What is Save A Warrior?

Save A Warrior (SAW) offers an alternative, comprehensive service that provides veterans, military personnel, police, firefighters, and other first responders with a community of support and valuable techniques to overcome the symptoms and addictions related to post-traumatic stress.

Do you have to live in Oregon to participate?

No, you just have to get there as it is based in Central Oregon. 

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