Eagle Rock Camp

Most importantly, we use Best in Class curriculum, that is evidence based and family focused in our interactive workshops: along with therapeutic outdoor recreation. Our families learn new or refresh old skills, then practice during the recreational times. Activities are structured to reinforce what was taught. We have several very special activities built into our retreats, and also allow quiet family time for reflection, discussion and rest. Mindfulness is built into everything we do. From healthy eating to exercise, to breathing and medication. (to name a few) Our strategies are to divide fundraising into three categories: increase funding by engaging alumni families in small, grass roots local events, corporate sponsorships and increase third party events. Our plan to increase corporate sponsorship will start by inviting companies to sponsor local military families at retreats held in their area. As funding increases, so will the number of retreats and people served. We are already expanding our outreach into the active military community by reaching the family readiness officers, chaplains and unit commanders. An active social media campaign expands that reach with both active military and veteran communities. Expanded presence in the veteran community helps "get the word out" as well. Our membership in the Four Star Alliance provides interaction with other programs of excellence. In collaborating with this group of nearly 100 non-profits who serve the same demographic, we share best practices, communicate and discuss new ideas, hold each other accountable, and participate in data collection and analysis with the larger group, as well as our own.

Collaboration with the Four Star Alliance and other organizations allows us open discussion and keeps us relevant to all that is going on in our industry. The strength of our volunteer program and participation of our alumni on an advisory board, keeps us in tune to what the military families need and expect from us. They help us tweak our programs. A strong partnership with a major university at the PhD/Department Chair level, ensures the efficacy of our data collection and analysis, and the overall results of our program. Staff development of our core leadership group ensures that we stay abreast of the latest information, resources and technology to help our military families.

Our case management process includes: Our family wellness indicators include pre retreat interviews, to determine specific needs. Our goal is meet each family at their point of need. Pre and post retreat surveys give us clear insight into the family unit and measures the success of the retreat. The two year Family Wellness Plan provides tools for long term success and a methodology for our team to track progress and success of the program. Our Chaplains both lead our training and marriage/family coaching, which allows for one-on-one sessions

What have we achieved so far: Developed solid programs for couples and children in three age groups. Evidence based, family focused teach the same principles to all. Implemented a 5 year Strategic Plan Created and currently implementing a 3 year Funding Plan, to start Q2, 2019 Partnership with a major university to develop pre and post retreat surveys, data collection and analysis, through America's Warrior Partnership. Two year continuum of care: Family Wellness Plan A volunteer program using retreat alumni to help with administrative and on-site retreat services. This has made all the difference in our ability to provide services. Implementation of Apricot as our database management system. Identified the need for a second follow-up retreat to teach healing from the Hidden / Moral injuries of war. (Currently in development) In 2019, create a Chaplain led, expansion of our post retreat care to include pre-retreat care for those on our wait-list. Developed solid collaborations with other organizations to provide and share services. What's next: Reach more families - our business model of an all volunteer staff is not sustainable over time and stifles growth. In 2019 we are launching a Fundraising Campaign that will increase the budget three-fold. Grow to host 24+ retreats annually Acquire our own facility. We follow the business model of renting "other people's" facilities. This does not allow consistent therapeutic recreation which creates a risk of having inconsistent results. We also will work more effectively with a home base to operate from to eliminate staff travel, prevent staff burnout and turnover caused by constant travel to other locations. We are developing a capital campaign toward the end of 2019 for this purpose.