The Athena Foundation

The Athena Foundation

Inspiring women veterans to rediscover purpose, leadership, and sisterhood through transformative outdoor retreats.

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At The Athena Foundation, we believe the mission doesn’t end when service does.
We are a women-veteran-led nonprofit dedicated to empowering, connecting, and supporting female service members and veterans through nature-based retreats and community engagement.

Our Two Checkpoints to Home program helps women veterans rediscover purpose, build confidence, and reconnect with a community that understands the unique challenges of life beyond the military.

In partnership with leading veteran organizations, Athena brings together women from all stages of service and transition for immersive outdoor experiences designed to restore leadership, resilience, and belonging.

During each checkpoint, powerful conversations unfold—stories of strength, loss, and renewal that remind every woman: you are not alone. Together, participants share challenges, laughter, and healing while reigniting the sense of purpose that service once provided.

Over a three-year journey, these shared experiences blend reflection, leadership development, and adventure, creating a lifelong sisterhood of support that extends far beyond the retreat.

The Athena Foundation — igniting purpose, inspiring connection, and lighting the way forward for women service members and veterans.

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Idaho Falls, ID
theathenatribe.org
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 39-4667395

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Sponsor A Female Veteran's Journey Home - The Athena Tribe26

When service ends, too many women veterans find themselves without a mission, without a team, and without the connection they once had. That’s why we founded the Athena Foundation. The Athena Foundation grew from a single weekend retreat of women who said, “I didn’t know what was missing — but I found it in the Athena Tribe”.  That moment became the spark for our program: Two Checkpoints to Home . A multi-year journey of deep connection, leadership, healing and community. We ran our first cohort — Tribe25  — and the change we witnessed was real: renewed confidence, authentic vulnerability, purpose reignited, sisterhood born. And months later, the relationships and connection continue to strengthen. Now we invite you to help us bring Tribe26  to life. Your donation will cover expenses for a courageous woman stepping into her next chapter. You invest in a lifelong sisterhood that doesn’t end after the retreat does. This brave group of women will leave the retreat with:   A restored sense of belonging and purpose beyond service. A tribe that knows their story and stands with them. Leadership, wellness, and connection built in nature, away from noise and distractions. A life transformed by being seen, heard and valued. Becoming part of this movement means more than supporting an event. It means standing beside the women who served — and helping them find home again. Your sponsorship impact: ·       Sponsor a Female Vets full journey - $1,500 ·       Sponsor Her Cairn Leadership Coaching - $300 ·       Sponsor Her Meals – $50 Every contribution — no matter the amount — moves the mission forward. Help bring Tribe26 together.  Click to donate now and ensure a woman veteran receives the gift of connection, community and renewed purpose.
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  • Tamara Fox
    To the fundraiser: Sponsor A Female Veteran's Journey Home - The Athena Tribe26

    Please support the Athena Foundation today! The opportunity to participate in the inaugural Tribe25 cohort was supported through generous donations. This was a truly transformative experience. The combination of outdoor engagement and act...

  • Margarita Broding
  • Samantha Manee