Atlanta Ag 4-H supports HOOAH Deer Hunt for Heroes

 

[September 25, 2020] 

Over the Labor Day weekend, Kim Carlock, representing the Atlanta Ag 4-H Group visited with local members of HOOAH, Inc. the organization works toward making difficult things easier for disabled veterans, such as outdoor sporting events. The group hosts the annual HOOAH Fishing Day and HOOAH Deer Hunt for Heroes.

Carlock presented the Jared Poppe and John Masters with a check from the Atlanta Ag 4-H.

While visiting with the two, she learned some about what HOOAH does to assist our local veterans, both in and out of active duty.

HOOAH uses 100 percent its revenue to support veterans and their families. They are made up of all volunteers, many of whom are also veterans. A portion of the HOOAH mission is to provide outdoor activities and other social events to wounded veterans, which enables them to rehabilitate both mentally and physically.

"As I visited with Jared, John and others engaged with this great mission; it touched me so deeply the good they do for the wounded veteran’s and the uplifting impact they make on a veteran’s life and the lives of their families," said Carlock.

Carlock talked with the two about the Deer Hunt for Heroes in particular. She was shown two of the group's track-chairs, used to help transport hunters into the wooded areas for the hunting event.

From the HOOAH, Inc. website: HOOAH, Inc.'s mission is to lend support to forward-deployed servicemen and women, their stateside families, and returning veterans with a high level of understanding, compassion, and empathy. We operate with 100% volunteers. We do not pay any staff or members of our organization.

[Kim Carlock]