About River Deep
History
Formation of the River Deep Foundation started more than 20 years ago, when small business owner and outdoorsman Bob Adwar, in his role as chairman of the Humanitarian Outreach initiative of the Denver chapter of Safari Club International, organized hunting and fishing outings for patients of Craig Hospital, the nation’s premier medical center for spinal cord injury rehabilitation. The goal was to provide a relaxing day in the outdoors to help patients understand what they could accomplish, despite their new limitations.
The program quickly expanded to include veterans’ groups as injured and traumatized American soldiers returned from war zones in need of physical, psychological and emotional healing. With their participation, the number of outings and events also increased — and so did support from generous nonprofits and companies. It became vital to solidify a shared mission and to create a new organization for easier communication and outreach. The River Deep Foundation launched in 2017.
Mission
The River Deep Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping military veterans and other individuals who have experienced physical, emotional or psychological trauma — and those who assist them — heal and re-engage in life through adventure, recreation and a network of support.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
We understand that if an individual is in crisis, the family is in crisis.
We incorporate participation of families in our programs wherever possible.
We believe in consistency.
We provide diverse, year-around opportunities for participation to help people avoid returning to a state of crisis and despair.
We believe in providing an instructional foundation.
Our goal is to enable our participants to explore new interests, start a new hobby and have the confidence to build on their experiences.
We believe in the power of cooperation.
The collaboration within our alliance allows us to offer more resources to our mutual client base and to provide a sense of community.
We believe in positive and inclusive experiences.
Each individual is treated with dignity and encouraged to enjoy each experience without pressure.
Contact Info
Bob Adwar, Executive Director
303-881-0400
bob@riverdeepfoundation.org