Starting a Chapter in your community creates opportunities for local veterans, first responders and their families to find healing and peace.
We’ve outlined a few guidelines to help you decide if starting a HOW Chapter in your community is right for you.
Each chapter is composed of a leadership team and a group of volunteers, veteran and first-responder participants and their families, as well as equipment purchased with chapter-raised funds.
Your chapter leadership team is responsible for recruiting volunteers and event planning. It is the chapter leadership team’s job to make sure the Chapter’s events are compliant, run as smoothly as possible and are welcoming for participants and their families. Each chapter also has access to Heroes on the Water’s dedicated support team to assist with questions, concerns and necessities.
Your HOW chapter leadership team must consist of, at a minimum, 4 volunteers:
Other suggested positions include:
If you are interested in starting a chapter in your area, please schedule a one-on-one information session below. We will share additional information and answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Chapters in the News
Finding solace on the water
USA KAYAK FISHING MAGAZINE - In the serene waters of the Tidewater region, a community of veterans and first responders finds solace, camaraderie, and healing through the simple act of kayaking and fishing.
Heroes on the Water holds annual event honoring passed member
5NEWSONLINE.com - On Saturday, Heroes on the Water [NW Arkansas Chapter] held its 2nd Annual Jonathan "Half Step" Christopherson honoring Jonathan who passed away in 2020.
‘Heroes on the Water’ helps veterans find healing and peace on the water
CALEGION.COM - Heroes on the Water helps Veterans, first responders, and their families by offering peaceful healing environments.
