6,275
Water Experiences
⸺ 2025 Statistics
639
Volunteered Vessels
1,343
Children Served
1,807
Veterans Served
541
Adults Served
150
Agencies Served
How It Feels
Picture a child with cancer smiling for the first time since diagnosis or a veteran with PTSD relaxing and enjoying the camaraderie of fellow veterans and loving civilians. They leave their worries on the dock as they head out on local waters for a few hours of relaxation and sunshine.
That’s what happens during our free marine-related programs. People are transported away from their challenges and cares. They smile. They laugh. They make lifelong memories and new friendships, building a greater sense of community.
You Make A Difference
Our therapeutic experiences help people facing life’s toughest challenges rediscover joy, confidence, and independence. That transformation extends beyond participants to their loved ones—and to everyone who makes it possible.
At Freedom Waters Foundation, our programs create a meaningful impact on participants, their families, and our dedicated volunteers alike.
Josh Anderson
It’s been a week now since you took us out, and I’m still riding the high! I just wanted to thank you (and your wife!) for welcoming a group of scruffy war veterans into your home/boat and showing us a fantastic time. For a poor kid growing up in the Midwest, those kind of fishing adventures were only something I’d read about, not something I’d ever expect to be able to take part in.
And as Freedom Waters knows, being out on the water is healing as well- Ive got some PTSD from my tours in Iraq (along with my 12 years on the SWAT team), but nothing clears the mind like a new adventure and the camaraderie that generally accompany it. You’re doing great work!
Terry Greel
I thoroughly enjoyed the sailing program today. The instructors were great, I learned quite a bit of sailing terminology and techniques. Please sign me up again for next week, the 26th.
Thanks a lot
Dawn Pullis
We appreciate Jon, Shannon, Robin, and the entire Freedom Waters Foundation.
You turned a hard time into a very special experience for our family! ❤