Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Children & Youth, Human Services, Military & Veterans Organizations, Veterans, Youth Development Programs

Mission: Southern Outdoor Dreams is a family-based nonprofit organization with a mission to positively impact the lives of disabled / terminally-ill youth and combat-disabled veterans by providing hunting and fishing dream adventures. For these individuals, we accomplish our mission by:
• Encouraging them through unique outdoor adventures that create a sense of unity and hope.
• Giving them the opportunity to take their minds off the challenges that confront them on a daily basis.
• Surrounding them with a group of caring people that will build their confidence and perspective on life.
• Creating an environment for lifelong friendships and bond with a second family that shares a passion for the outdoors.

Results: We have taken over a dozen kids on hunting and fishing trips, with more planned this year. We recently had our first Veterans Fishing Weekend and took 5 Disabled Veterans on guided fishing trips.

Target demographics: DIsbaled/ill Youth and Veterans

Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 6 Disabled/Ill Youth and 5 Veterans

Geographic areas served: Brazoria County, Texas

Programs: Hunting and Fishing Trips