Invisible Wounds Project

01/20/2026

🎣 The Forest Lake Ice Fishing Classic is back! ❄️

📅 February 7, 2026
📍 Forest Lake, Minnesota

Get ready for a full day of fun on the ice with friends, family, and fellow anglers! Whether you’re competing for the biggest catch, enjoying food trucks and music, or just soaking up the winter atmosphere, there’s truly something for everyone.

By joining this event, you’re helping support local high schools, veterans, and charities alike—all while taking part in a Minnesota winter tradition you won’t want to miss.

👉 Register today: https://www.forestlakeiceclassic.com/

What to Expect:
Hundreds of holes drilled
💰 CASH prizes for top catches
Exciting raffles
Warm drinks, great food, and plenty of laughs
A beautiful frozen lake backdrop and a Minnesota Winter Tradition

🎟 Raffle Tickets
Raffle tickets can be picked up at the Invisible Wounds Support Center: stop by, grab a tour, and support a great cause!

🙌 Volunteers Needed
We are looking for 4 volunteers to help represent Invisible Wounds Project at our booth and make this event a complete success. If you’re interested, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4BADA823A4FB6-61767678-forest

See you there!

01/19/2026

🚨 An Incredible Opportunity Alert— Please Share! 🚨

This is a truly life-changing opportunity for someone who has served our communities and is in need of a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

We are incredibly honored and grateful to share that a customized, like-new GMC 1500 with wheelchair accessibility has been donated to Invisible Wounds Project 💙

This is not a basic medi-van — it’s a powerful, customized truck built to keep its owner active, independent, and able to continue (or return to) the activities they love after injury.

This opportunity is open to individuals who have served or continue to serve as:
• Military
• Police
• Fire
• EMS
• Frontline medical staff
• Corrections
• 911 Dispatch

If you—or someone you know—could benefit from a handicapped-accessible truck like this, we encourage you to apply.

🗓 Application deadline: January 30, 2026
📲 Apply here: https://qrco.de/truckgiveaway
(or scan the QR code)

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so it reaches those who may truly need it. Together, we can help someone regain mobility, freedom, and independence.

01/19/2026

This Week’s Special Events & Schedule (1/19/2026-1/23/2026) at Invisible Wounds Project!

Monday: Closed for Admin Day
7:00 PM – AA/Recovery Meeting for Veteran's & First Responders

Tuesday: Open 9-5
9:00 AM – Peer Support Group

Wednesday: Open 9-5
9:00 AM – Coffee & Conversations
10:00 AM – Painting with Sam

Thursday: Open 9-5
10:00 AM – Paracord Making Class
1:00 PM – Rocking with Ray Jam Session

Friday: Open 9-3
8:30 AM – Coffee & Conversations
1:00 PM – The Iron Circle- A Men's Group
3:00 PM – Horse Happy Hour RESCHEDULED TO 2/20

Additional Resources:
✨Embedded Therapists available Tuesday–Friday
✨Woodshop open during regular hours
✨Appointments requested for special projects Email: admin@iwproject.org

01/19/2026

Thank you to Chad and the crew at Wings North for helping us get 4 IWP Members out to fields today for a European Hunt! We are proud to be members of this wonderful hunt club that continues to step up and help our mission.

01/18/2026

Yesterday we had the honor of hosting a private event for colleagues of Andrea Merrell to connect and heal. Thank you to our partners at Acres for Life, Therapy & Wellness Center for facilitating the conversation with the officers. Thank you for trusting us to be your safe space.

01/18/2026

Now booking 2026 rentals!

Whatever the event may be graduation, team building, corporate training, wedding, baby shower, or even a family reunion, our space at Invisible Wounds Project Support Center in Forest Lake is the perfect place to host it.

From the Shenanigans Event Center and comfortable lounge, to our soon-to-be full kitchen, art studio, and even a woodshop, we can customize your event to match your vision.

Whether you are planning something meaningful, creative, or just plain fun, our space is designed to bring people together.

Send us a message today to set up a time to tour our space.

01/17/2026

Thank you to our dedicated members, volunteers, and ambassadors (Pete, Shane, Sam, and Gregg) who showed up and represented the Invisible Wounds Project so well at the Men’s Wild Game Dinner & Expo last night.

Your time, your voices, and your willingness to share our mission truly matter. We are incredibly grateful for each of you and the impact you continue to make.

01/16/2026

What a great Friday and wrap to the week. We welcomed many new faces to the support center for woodworking, support, and our Third Friday Breakfast. Thank you to everyone who showed up this week and trusted us enough to let us be part of your lives. We are grateful for each and every one of you.

We wish you all a safe and restful weekend.

01/16/2026

We have exciting news to celebrate. Our Support Center Director, Amber, made it to the final round this morning with her photo entry.

If she wins, 10k will go directly to the Invisible Wounds Project to support our mission to positively impact and enhance the lives of those who serve and have served, and this opportunity helps us expand the programs and support our community relies on every day.

Your vote in this final round truly matters.

Vote here each day today-Monday and share this with your friends & family!
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Thank you for standing with us, believing in this mission, and supporting us every day so we can continue to serve.

01/15/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Beth, with Kinzie B Laser Studio, for hosting such an incredible painting class today at Invisible Wounds Project.

Your patience and expertise were exactly what was needed, creating a peaceful retreat where creativity could flow and minds could slow down today.

So grateful for the space that you held for our first responders and the beauty you helped bring to life. We would like to thank Hennepin County for joining us as well. 💙

If you would like to schedule a private painting class for your group or department, please reach out to us.

01/15/2026

Registration for the IWP Ride Against Su***de is now open! Thank you once again to Brandon Sell and team for our dedication for yet another ride!

🚴‍♂️ Registration is OPEN! 🚴‍♀️

The Ride Against Su***de (RAS) is officially open for registration. Join us as we ride for hope, awareness, and change. Secure your spot and be part of something that truly makes a difference!

👇Link in comments!

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