On April 23-27, 2025, we had the profound honor of partnering with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) to host a very special retreat at Camp OBR. We welcomed 23 parents who have endured the unimaginable loss of a child in military service, offering...
Over two weeks in late March and early April, dozens of volunteers and staff members from across the country came together to help prepare Camp OBR for the busy summer season. Generations of Veterans—from Vietnam to post-9/11— along with First Responders, Military...
In October, while most of our team was providing meals across Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee in response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, our commitment to supporting heroes in uniform and their families remained steadfast. From October 16-20, we had the...
We were honored to host a group of 13 military veterans from the E3 Ranch Foundation for a 5-day retreat at Camp OBR held Aug. 13-17, 2024. They experienced culinary therapy led by our CEO and Co-Founder Stan Hays and Camp OBR Program Manager Brett Atkinson in our...
On July 24th, we had the honor of welcoming these brave survivors from TAPS to Camp OBR. Their resilience in the face of unimaginable grief after losing their sons and fathers in the military left us both humbled and inspired. They experienced culinary therapy with...
Camp OBR Suffers Devastating Fire, Urgently Seeks Community Support Camp OBR, Operation BBQ Relief’s sanctuary for members of the military, veterans, first responders, and families of fallen military heroes, experienced a tragic setback as an electrical fire swept...
We are excited to share that after years of planning and hard work, Camp OBR opened its doors to our community at our recent Open House! It was an incredible opportunity for guests to experience firsthand the serene beauty and healing atmosphere that Camp OBR offers...
From June 10th to June 14th, 2024, we hosted an unforgettable retreat for young adult survivors of military loss from TAPS at Camp OBR. This incredible group of young adults, aged 18 to 29, had experienced the profound loss of parents, siblings, and spouses. Over the...
Amazing progress is being made at Camp OBR, Operation BBQ Relief’s 190-acre Healing Place on the Lake of the Ozarks built to serve our Military, Veterans, Families of the Fallen, First Responders, and their families. Check out the progress in our new cabin and...
Camp OBR was alive with energy as our incredible team of staff and volunteers came together for a work weekend like no other! We want to give a huge shoutout to all the amazing folks who joined us, including our buddies from @movets_outdoors, and our volunteers Randy...
Earlier this week, we brought you updates on Camp OBR’s bathhouse and cabins. Today, we invite you to take a tour of our Culinary Education Center with our CEO/Co-Founder Stan Hays! Camp OBR is a 190-acre Healing Place on the Lake of the Ozarks built to serve our...
Yesterday, we brought you on a tour of Camp OBR’s new bathhouse. Today, check out the progress made on our new cabins! We can’t wait to host Military, Veterans, Families of the Fallen, First Responders, and their families at Camp OBR later this year. To learn more,...
We had another big week at Camp OBR, a 190-acre healing place at Lake of the Ozarks where our Military, Veterans, Families of the Fallen, and First Responders reconnect, find renewed purpose, and build lasting memories with their families and peers. Take a virtual...
On the weekend of Feb. 16-18, 2024, Operation BBQ Relief partnered with MO Vets Outdoors to host a group of military veterans at Camp OBR, our 190-acre retreat on The Lake of the Ozarks. While at Camp OBR, their group enjoyed fishing and other outdoor activities. Our...
Join our CEO and Co-Founder Stan Hays on a virtual tour of the new Culinary Education Center at Camp OBR, a 190-acre Healing Place on the Lake of the Ozarks built to serve our Military, Veterans, Families of the Fallen, First Responders, and their families. At this...
Mo Vets Outdoors Event: A Memorable Retreat at Camp OBR At Camp OBR, we believe in the healing power of camaraderie and the great outdoors. That's why we were thrilled to welcome the Missouri Veterans Outdoors team for an unforgettable event from January 5th to 7th....
Last week we brought you updates from Camp OBR’s culinary center and bathhouse, now let’s take a peek at the cabins with our CEO and Co-Founder Stan Hays! We are so excited to see our vision of Camp OBR become a reality, and can’t wait to host more programs for our...
This was a big week for Camp OBR, a 190-acre healing place at Lake of the Ozarks where our Military, Veterans, Families of the Fallen, and First Responders reconnect, find renewed purpose, and build lasting memories with their families and peers. After several weeks...
Excitement is in the air and lots of progress is being made at Camp OBR, Operation BBQ Relief’s 190-acre retreat built for Military, Veterans, First Responders, and their Families. Hear more from our CEO and Co-Founder Stan Hays below, and visit our website at...
Excitement is in the air and lots of progress is being made at Camp OBR, Operation BBQ Relief’s 190-acre retreat built for Military, Veterans, First Responders, and their Families. Hear more from our CEO and Co-Founder Stan Hays below, and visit our website at...
Fall is here, the leaves are changing, and a ton of progress is being made at our beautiful Camp OBR, Operation BBQ Relief’s 190-acre retreat built for Military, Veterans, First Responders, and their families.
Introducing Camp OBR: A Dream Realized For nine years, we’ve held a vision close to our hearts of a healing place, and now it has become a reality. In July of 2023 Camp OBR proudly held its inaugural retreat for Fathers, Sons, and Husbands of fallen military service...
We are proud to host our first event at Camp OBR, our 190-acre retreat built to serve members of the military, veterans, first responders, and their families. Eleven fathers, sons, brothers, and husbands of fallen military service members from Tuesday's Children will...
Operation BBQ Relief thanks Tempur-Pedic USA for the donation of mattresses for Camp OBR. We appreciate the generous support to serve members of the military, veterans, first responders, and their families.
Operation BBQ Relief teamed up with MO Vets Outdoors to host a Goose Hunt at Camp OBR at the Lake of the Ozarks. We enjoyed our time serving those who serve us.
