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.
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.
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.
Connect. Serve. Belong.
At The Veterans Club, every conversation, meal, meeting, and event is designed to build relationships that save lives.
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 mental health, 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.
Recent Articles & Podcasts
The Veterans Club Dispatch June 14, 2026
As The Veterans Club prepares to launch a new Patriot Pour chapter at Elk’s Lodge #1254 and explores expansion into Rathdrum, our Board of Directors is beginning discussions about Phase 2 of the organization. Growth will require new systems, leadership training, and support infrastructure, but one thing will never change: The Veterans Club will remain a peer-to-peer community built on connection, purpose, and belonging.
The Veterans Club Dispatch – June 7, 2026
The Veterans Club continues to grow with a new Patriot Pour chapter launching July 7th at Elk’s Lodge #1254 in Coeur d’Alene. If you know veterans or first responders who are Elk’s members, invite them to join us. Also, mark your calendar for our Annual Summer BBQ on July 25th featuring Steve Houser’s chuck wagon and live music from A-Train. This week, reach out and check on a friend.
The Veterans Club Dispatch – May 31, 2026
This week we celebrate community, connection, and growth. From a memorable dinner gathering at the Best Western filled with laughter, support, and friendship to an honest conversation about why The Veterans Club must grow, this newsletter reflects on what we are building together: a place where veterans and first responders reconnect, belong, and continue life in community.
Together, we're on a mission to uplift lives and end veteran suicide