NEWS & EVENTS
Archery Range Hours - Veterans and their guests Welcome
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
September 30 - Special invitation for College Students that are Veterans!
October 14 - Pumpkin Fun!!!
Ocotber 28 - Wear your costume!!!
Where: The Ranch - 104838 N. Case Road, Prosser WA
Facebook message us or Email to let us know you are coming. brian@friendsofdisabledveterans.org or kbeyer@rcentrics.com
Trauma Healing Techniques - Veterans and thier guests Welcome
On August 19th we are hosting Jane Ryan, retired RN and mental health counselor and Vietnam era Nurse to introduce us to “Playing with Art for Healing and FUN!” Don't let the name fool you. This is about the process being presented, not the art.
Jane will present art centered techniques that have been incredibly helpful in dealing with symptoms of trauma, PTSD, and insomnia. This is a hands on, fun experience, not a lecture. No artistic skills are required. Each session is approximately 2.5 hours.
Who is invited: Veterans and their guests.
When: August 19 (two times) 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Each session is approximately 2.5 hours.
Where: Tri-City Construction Council
20 East Kennewick Avenue, Kennewick
Cost: Free
Registration required (but easy): Email Kbeyer@rcentrics.com with the number of people in your group, ages and if you prefer the morning or afternoon class. Each session is limited to the first 20 people who register.
Jane Ryan is a bestselling author, film maker and a disabled veteran herself. Jane’s own personal struggles with PTSD and the challenges that go with it, drove her to find the solutions she will share with us. We hope you can join us.
You can meet Jane during the Friends of Disabled Veterans Golf Tournament August 18 between noon and 6 pm at Canyon Lakes Golf Course.
A message from the presenter, Jane Ryan.
FoDV Golf Tournament 2023 - Come join the Fun!
2nd Annual Scramble Golf Fundraiser
Presenting Partners: Retter & Company | Sotheby's International Realty and Corwin Ford
Where: Canyon Lakes Golf Course, Kennewick WA
When: August 18, 2023 Registration starts at 11:30 a.m., Shotgun at 1 p.m.
For registration forms and sponsorship opportunities (as of 07-11-2023) please click HERE.
For questions or more information please email our tournament director at GOLF4FoDV@GMAIL.COM
Want to recognize a veteran? For a donation of $100 your veteran and their branch of service will be displayed on our recognition banner at the tournament.
On December 23, 2022 Christmas came early for Friends of Disabled Veterans when the Pipe Hitters Union MC-Parabellum Chapter presented us with a check for $12,000 towards the construction of the Lodge at the Ranch. It has been great meeting another group that cares so much about veterans and are always ready to step up and help. I am sure we will do great things together!
The Pipe Hitters Union Motorcycle Club (PHUMC) is an International Motorcycle Club consisting of Active/Former and Retired Military, First Responders, Government Contractors, and likeminded individuals. The purpose of the Club is to promote true brotherhood and continue to forge the bonds made in service. PHUMC is a 501 c3 nonprofit organization that is dedicated to raise awareness and support charities that support the backgrounds of its members.
Follow them on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/phumcparabellum
Photo: Pipe Hitters Union MC-Parabellum Chapter representatives, Killian, Loki, Redleg, and Khris Beyer from Friends of Disabled Veterans.
GESA Hero's Grant
November 18, 2022 Friends of Disabled Veterans was chosen by GESA Community Foundation as a recipient of Gesa Credit Union’s Local Heroes Grant Award, receiving $50,000 in funding. With the award money, Friends of Disabled Veterans plans to complete the accessible outdoor archery range, and related pathways.
“Gesa is committed to serving the dedicated heroes our community relies on across Washington,” said Don Miller, President and CEO of Gesa Credit Union. “We’re thrilled to honor the valuable, community-building work that Friends of Disabled Veterans is doing, and we thank them for their selfless efforts in serving our community.”
Gesa’s Local Heroes Grant Program offers funding to organizations that assist Local Heroes in Washington, such as firefighters, healthcare workers, law enforcement, teachers and veterans. This year, 43 organizations were awarded through the program.
“We are so thankful for GESA’s continued support!” states Khris Beyer, Senior Operations Director. “These funds bridge the gap of our previous fundraising activities. With this, our ADA friendly archery range will be completed.” Veterans who utilize the facility will benefit from wide, smooth walkways, a covered archery range, and ADA accessible targets. “The archery range is just another way to bring the veteran and those that matter most to them, closer together through shared outdoor experiences.”
Interviews with Scotty Smiley
In mid August 2022 Scotty Smiley graciously served as our golf tournament ambassador.
Check out our Facebook page for the tournament video he did with us at:
https://www.facebook.com/554829511385536/videos/499949315295194
Another snippet of our interview with Scotty is below:
https://www.facebook.com/554829511385536/videos/904394213868275
Keep checking our Facebook page for more.
FoDV Golf Tournament 2022 - THANK YOU EVERYONE
1st Annual Scramble Golf Fundraiser August 19th
Presenting Partners: Toyota of Tri-Cities and Retter & Company | Sotheby's International Realty
Congratulations to our first place team Heritage Landscaping.
We had an amazing time and through the help of our sponsors, donors, and volunteers, we raised over $42,000!
THANK YOU!!!
Save the date for 2023 - August 18!
For questions or more information please email our tournament director at GOLF4FoDV@GMAIL.COM
Special thanks to our tournament ambassador Scotty Smiley.
FoDV Golf Tournament 2022
1st Annual Scramble Golf Fundraiser
Presenting Partners: Toyota of Tri-Cities and Retter & Company | Sotheby's International Realty
Where: Canyon Lakes Golf Course, Kennewick WA
When: August 19, 2022 Registration starts at 11:30 a.m., Shotgun at 1 p.m.
For registration forms and sponsorship opportunities (as of 06-06-2022) please click HERE
For questions or more information please email our tournament director at GOLF4FoDV@GMAIL.COM
Want to recognize a veteran? For a donation of $75, your veteran and their branch of service will be displayed on our recognition banner at the tournament.
Past Event: Golf Tournament 2018
Our 2018 golf tournament included 30 teams of 4 players, along with 9 volunteers. About 40 items were donated for the silent auction to help raise money for Friends of Disabled Veterans. The money raised was pooled with other monetary donations to purchase one 20-acre parcel outright, so that we can start designing and building a lodge and area for overnight parking.
Thank you to all participants, volunteers, and donors! Because of your charitable contributions, we're well on our way to creating an outdoor location where disabled veterans and their families can go to unwind and relax - at no cost to the veteran or their family.
Past Event: Tri-City Gunners Golf Tournament 2017
October 6, 2017 Tri-City Gunners Golf Tournament
Canyon Lakes Golf Course
May 20, 2017 Raffle
Winners:
Gregory Shoemaker | Prize: Safe, Shotgun, Rifle, and Ammo.
Peter Stewart | Prize: 100oz bar of silver.
Dennis Stallbaum | Prize: $750 shopping spree to Ranch and Home.
Ron Hawkins | Prize: $1000 shopping spree to Ranch and Home.
Amy Briggs | Prize: Tri-City Americans gold ring.
Congratulations to our raffle winners. All who participated in this raffle are also winners because of the support given to our local disabled Veterans. The money raised went into our Capital Fund towards the purchase of property where disabled Veterans and their families can go to relax and unwind.
