Operation Heal Our Patriots
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828.262.1980
Port Alsworth, AK 99653, USA
Headquarters in Boone, NC.
Servicing couples from all 50 states and 5 territories.
What makes the organization unique?
"Operation Heal Our Patriots gives injured and wounded post-9/11 veterans and their spouses the opportunity for spiritual refreshment, physical renewal, and marriage enrichment. Couples participate in Biblically based seminars that help strengthen their relationships with God and others and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation with outdoor activities at our Alaskan wilderness lodge. We continue to support these men and women after their initial stay, keeping their spiritual needs and marriages a priority.
Samaritan’s Purse started Operation Heal Our Patriots to address the epidemic of crumbling marriages among combat veterans. We fly couples to Alaska where they can find space—away from the distractions of everyday life—for a fresh start. Over their week of marriage resiliency training led by veteran chaplains, they grow closer to each other and meet other couples in similar situations. At each step, they hear the Good News of Jesus Christ.
But Alaska isn’t the end of the road.
We maintain a lifelong commitment to help couples find hope, thrive in stronger marriages, and discover real community. We believe this starts with a relationship with the Lord."
Applications for the summer season are accepted starting Nov. 11 each year.
Who can sign up to participate:
Veterans injured or wounded - Does not require a Purple Heart to go.
How Much Does It Cost?:
Free of charge to our post-9/11 combat veterans and their spouses. Opportunities to strengthen their marriages through the healing power of Christ, priceless.
What kind of activities are offered?
A week-long biblically based marriage retreat:
Archery,
fishing,
hiking,
and more! (marriage enrichment, bear viewing, kayaking, rafting, visits to Lake Clark National Park and Katmai National Park).
How Long Do The Activities Last?:
One week in Alaska and long term follow up through our Family Care program.
Each year they send 170 couples to Port Alsworth for a week long biblically based marriage retreat led by veteran chaplains and their spouses.
They send 10 couples per week for 17 weeks starting on Memorial Day weekend each year!
Does the organization have a calender of events?:
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