Welcome to The Veterans Club
Where Service Continues—Together.
The Veterans Club brings veterans and first responders together through weekly coffee gatherings, community events, and shared activities designed to build genuine relationships grounded in faith, family, country, and community.
Many veterans and first responders miss the camaraderie and sense of purpose that came with service. Our mission is simple: create consistent opportunities for connection, conversation, and belonging so no one has to walk alone after the uniform comes off.
Through programs like Patriot Pour, service projects, social outings, and community leadership opportunities, we help veterans and first responders reconnect with one another while continuing to serve the communities they love.
The Veterans Club is not therapy and it is not political—it is a place to reconnect, share stories, and build meaningful friendships with people who understand the life you lived.
Mission Statement
Ending veteran and first responder suicide through connection, purpose, and service.
Vision Statement
To build a nationwide community where veterans and first responders find unwavering support, engage in meaningful activities, and discover renewed purpose through shared service and connection.
Why We Exist
Many veterans and first responders miss the camaraderie, purpose, and sense of belonging they experienced during service. After retirement, separation, career changes, relocation, or life transitions, it can become harder to find meaningful social connections and supportive communities.
Isolation affects people in different ways. Some simply lose touch with others who understand their experiences. Others find themselves spending more time alone than they would like. Over time, a lack of connection can impact emotional well-being, sense of purpose, and overall quality of life.
The Veterans Club exists to bring people together. Through regular gatherings, shared activities, volunteer opportunities, and authentic conversations, we help veterans and first responders build friendships, strengthen community ties, and rediscover the sense of belonging that comes from being part of something bigger than themselves.
Connect. Serve. Belong.
At The Veterans Club, every conversation, meal, meeting, and event is designed to build relationships that strengthen lives and create lasting connections.
Whether you're sharing stories over coffee at Patriot Pour, gathering for a monthly dinner, participating in service projects, or joining a recreational outing with fellow veterans and first responders, you're stepping into a community built on connection, purpose, and belonging.
We bring veterans and first responders together through fellowship, service, faith, and meaningful activities that help reduce isolation, strengthen emotional well-being, and restore the camaraderie many miss after service.
Explore our core programs below and discover how easy it is to get involved, build lasting friendships, continue serving your community, and find your people.
Building a Way of Life Where Suicide Becomes Less Likely
We cannot measure every life saved, but we can build a way of life where fewer are lost. When veterans and first responders gather, week after week, something begins to change. Names are known. Absences are noticed. The quiet drift toward isolation slows. In that steady rhythm of connection, burdens are shared, and the weight becomes easier to carry.
Recent Articles & Podcasts
BBQ Update – Great Food, Great Friends, and a Small Change in Plans
Join The Veterans Club for our 2nd Annual BBQ on Saturday, July 25! Enjoy smoked brisket, BBQ chicken, grilled hot dogs, Steve Hauser’s famous chili beans, classic summer sides, live music, lawn games, and outstanding fellowship. Open to veterans, first responders, and their families. Purchase your $25 ticket online or pay at the door and spend the day making memories with friends.
The Veterans Club Dispatch July 12, 2026
Join us for The Veterans Club’s 2nd Annual BBQ on July 25 as veterans and first responders from across North Idaho gather for great food, live music, and even better friendships. This week’s newsletter also highlights the launch of our newest Coeur d’Alene chapter, continued growth across existing Patriot Pour chapters, and plans for a future Rathdrum location.
The Veterans Club Dispatch-July 5, 2026
What shapes a life more—the birth of a nation, your own birthday, or the day you marry the love of your life? As America celebrates 250 years of freedom and Kay and I celebrate 35 years of marriage, I reflect on three dates that changed my life forever. In the end, I realize that God, family, country, and the people around us all help write the story of who we become.
Together, we're on a mission to uplift lives and end veteran suicide