Capital Campaign
WARRIOR VILLAGE
The demand for our programs continues to grow, specifically Warrior PATHH (Progressive and Alternative Training for Helping Heroes), which has reached capacity with a wait list for the year ahead. To meet this need and expand our collective impact, we envision Warrior Village—a new facility poised to more than double our capacity and support more veterans than ever before. With a proposed campaign to raise $11,000,000, we aim to ensure that no veteran is left behind.
Our Vision & the Impact
The construction of the Warrior Village is a catalyst for growth across our campus with all programs – forecasting growth in veterans served from 236 to nearly 1200 annually. Specific to Warrior PATHH, we will increase from 12 programs per year to 27 programs at a minimum. The Warrior Village will be constructed with 24 private bedroom suites complete with a study area and a private bathroom. Additionally, this new phase will be home to a larger meeting space, breakout spaces, a yoga/meditation studio and dining areas. The village will serve primarily as programming space for Camp’s high impact Warrior PATHH post-traumatic growth program.
In addition, the Warrior Village will increase Summer Camp capacity. It will provide summer staff housing during summer programs allowing us to house the maximum number of campers in our residential lodge. Event rentals further diversify our revenue portfolio, helping our veteran programs remain free of charge.
More Space, More Smiles!
The addition of Warrior Village will also create more room for summer staff, allowing us to provide more life-changing experiences for more kids every summer!
Warrior Village Renderings
OUR WHY: Dustin, U.S. Army, Warrior PATHH
Meet Dustin, an Army veteran and Warrior PATHH alumnus, whose journey from despair to purpose exemplifies the power of our programs. His story underscores the profound impact of Camp Southern Ground on individuals, families, and communities.
“I grew up in a trailer park. My mom is a crackhead, and my dad a heroin addict. When I was a kid, my brother tried to sell me heroin. I saw things you could never imagine. I knew that was not the life I wanted for myself, so I joined the Army to escape and married my high school sweetheart. While in the Army, I had a number of near-death experiences.
Before I came to Warrior PATHH, I was angry – a ticking time bomb. I spent most of my time isolated from my family, hiding out in the garage. Warrior PATHH saved my life. I learned that while I can’t change the past, I can control my future. With encouragement from a fellow team member, I found faith and now teach Sunday school at my church. I learned that serving others gives me purpose and have started coaching my son’s special needs little league team; he has Down Syndrome.
My best friend from childhood is about to go to prison for murder. I knew what he did was wrong, but instead of getting angry, I just wanted to support him with love before he went away. Camp Southern Ground teaches that love is the remedy, that is something that has really stuck with me.”
