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Veteran Nonprofit — Permian Basin, TX

BOUND THROUGH SERVICE.

Connecting Permian Basin veterans to the healing power of the outdoors and to each other.

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Outdoor Therapy Community & KINSHIP Employment Assistance Free to Veterans

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OUTDOOR THERAPY

GET BACK OUTSIDE

From hunting and fishing to hiking and camping we provide the equipment, guidance, and support to reconnect veterans with the land. Every trip is fully equipped and guided. No cost to veterans.

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COMMUNITY & NETWORKING

FIND YOUR UNIT

You know the value of unit cohesion. Our events connect Permian Basin veterans with each other, with local leaders, and with opportunities to serve the community again.

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EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

YOUR NEXT MISSION

Transitioning to a civilian career is one of the hardest parts of post-service life. We connect veterans with employers who value military experience and help you find work that fits. Networking events, employment assistance, and community service build our local support system.

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Metrics - Project 214

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Participation &
Community Impact.

Project 214 helps veterans reconnect through outdoor therapy, shared adventure, and community support. Through hiking, kayaking, fishing, and retreat-style experiences, we create low-pressure environments where veterans build relationships, develop confidence, and stay connected well beyond a single event.

$254K program resources on hand ◆ 4 fundraiser events ◆ 25 golf teams & 18 sponsors (2025) ◆ $254K program resources on hand ◆ 4 fundraiser events ◆ 25 golf teams & 18 sponsors (2025) ◆

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Trip & Network Totals

The reach of the program, in one look.

0Veterans in the Project 214 network

0Documented outdoor therapy trips

0Total trip seats filled

0Average veterans per trip

$254K program resources on hand 4 fundraiser events 25 golf teams & 18 sponsors (2025)

Participation figures from Project 214 trip rosters & membership records.

MISSION CONTINUES MISSION CONTINUES MISSION CONTINUES MISSION CONTINUES

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Continuing Participation & Growth

How veterans stay engaged with Project 214.

Engagement Snapshot

365 Unique veterans engaged

35% Returning-member share on each trip

60% Continuing-engagement goal *

9 Average group size (5–15 is typical)

Why Outdoor Therapy Works

Veterans reconnect through shared adventure — hiking, kayaking, fishing, and retreats.
Structured veteran hike groups run 5–15 participants; Project 214 averages 9.
Reported benefits: reduced stress & anxiety, mental clarity, camaraderie, and reconnection.
A growing pipeline: ~1 in 3 attendees on each trip is a returning member.

* Continuing-engagement figure is a directional goal grounded in comparable veteran outdoor-therapy programs (ClinicalTrials NCT03997344; Journal of Veterans Studies 2025; VA Marion), not a measured outcome.

100% Free to Veterans

Every number on this page is a veteran who showed up.

Trips, seats, and returning members grow with donor and sponsor support — join the mission.

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100% FREE TO VETERANS

BUILT BY VETERANS FOR VETERANS.

When a service member comes home, the mission doesn’t end it just changes. Too many veterans in the Permian Basin face isolation, a lack of local resources, and the quiet weight of transition.

We believe the outdoors heals. That community strengthens. And that no veteran should navigate civilian life alone. Through guided outdoor experiences, veteran networking, and hands-on employment assistance, we’re building a local support system rooted in the same values that defined your service.

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100% FREE TO VETERANS

BUILT BY VETERANS FOR VETERANS.

When a service member comes home, the mission doesn’t end — it just changes. Too many veterans in the Permian Basin face isolation, a lack of local resources, and the quiet weight of transition.

We believe the outdoors heals. That community strengthens. And that no veteran should navigate civilian life alone. Through guided outdoor experiences, veteran networking, and hands-on employment assistance, we’re building a local support system rooted in the same values that defined your service.

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67%

Show Real Improvement

Of veterans in peer-based outdoor programs showed reliable improvement in PTSD symptoms — and the results held months later.

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Veterans Served

Permian Basin veterans connected through Project 214 programs since [founding year]. update with real numbers

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Free to Veterans

Every program is provided at no cost to the veterans who participate. Donor-funded, community-driven.

"That's why we exist. And why your support matters."

SUPPORTING THOSE WHO SERVED SUPPORTING THOSE WHO SERVED

For Veterans

ARE YOU A PERMIAN BASIN VETERAN?

You’ve earned this. Our programs are free, local, and built around what you need whether that’s getting outdoors, finding a professional network, or just meeting people who get it.

Every dollar goes directly to equipping veterans with experiences and connections that change lives. Join our community of supporters who believe in this mission.