What they call their work
What they do
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Veterans' Social and Gathering Clubs 1 activity
- Runs seasonal golf and bowling programs for veterans with mentorship and communal dinnersOperates a 45-week program featuring weekly golf outings in summer and weekly bowling in winter for over 170 veterans, complemented by post-activity dinners to build camaraderie; includes mentorship by fellow veterans to introduce or enhance golf skills during a 30-week segment of the program.
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Who runs it
- BILL STURGES — Director
- JOHN HEBERT — Director
- JOHN WELCH — Director
- TOM ROSEN — Director
Who they work with
- Northport Golf Course Partner — Hosts the Vets "Out of the Rough" programs and provides the venue for weekly golf outings.
- Northport Golf Course Partner — Provides facilities and support for the Vets Out of the Rough program, hosting golf instruction and events for veterans.
How they approach the work
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- Peer-Led Engagement Model 142 orgsmethodology: veteran_peer_mentorshipBy delivering golf instruction through veteran peer mentors, we increase participant trust and program engagement because shared lived experience fosters psychological safety and relatability.shared approach: Peer-Based Community Integration →
- Therapeutic Recreation Model 17 orgsmethodology: recreational_therapyBy engaging veterans in structured recreational activities like golf, we improve mental health outcomes because shared, low-pressure social experiences reduce isolation and provide non-clinical pathways to coping with PTSD.shared approach: Nature-Based Peer Healing →