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Why give?

  • Support Our Nation’s Heroes

    Your donation directly benefits military veterans, active-duty service members, law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS personnel—those who have sacrificed for our safety and freedom.

  • Mental Health Matters

    HERO provides outdoor experiences that help participants unwind, connect with nature, and build a sense of community, supporting overall mental well-being through time spent outdoors.

  • Builds a Network of Support

    HERO fosters camaraderie and connection, helping participants form lasting bonds with others who understand the unique challenges of service life.

  • Every Dollar Goes to the Mission

    As a grassroots nonprofit, HERO ensures that donations go toward organizing outdoor excursions, acquiring gear, and expanding outreach—not bloated overhead.

  • Inspires Purpose and Empowerment

    Time in the outdoors helps participants rediscover a sense of purpose, confidence, and self-worth, which often gets lost after leaving the service.

  • You’re Making a Local Impact

    Based in East Idaho, HERO serves the regional community directly, so your donation helps heroes in your own backyard.

Make a donation.

Heroes Exploring and Recreating Outdoors (HERO) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting military veterans, active-duty personnel, law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS through outdoor adventure and recreation. We believe time in nature can be a powerful tool for healing, stress relief, and personal growth. HERO creates opportunities for connection, camaraderie, and purpose by bringing heroes together in the great outdoors. Your donation helps fund these life-changing experiences and supports those who have sacrificed so much for others.

3% Cover the Fee

 FAQs

  • Yes, HERO is pending it’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designation from the IRS. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a receipt for your records after donating. We are recognized & registered by the State of Idaho as a non-profit.

  • Your donation directly funds outdoor trips, gear, transportation, meals, and outreach efforts that support veterans and first responders through nature-based experiences.

  • Absolutely! You can choose to give monthly, which helps us plan ahead and provide consistent opportunities for those we serve.

  • Yes, we welcome gear donations, in-kind services, and sponsorship partnerships. Please contact us directly to discuss how you can contribute in other ways.