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Hero's Rest Hero’s Rest is a U.S. retreat center dedicated to serving first responders, active and veteran mil retreat center dedicated to serving first responders.

First responders regularly and courageously engage with trauma. Frequently this results in suffering from PTSD and facing burnout. In response to a growing need, Shalam Ministries presents, Hero’s Rest! Located in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks, Hero’s Rest will be the first-ever U.S. Regular, gifted stays of rest and engagement with nature in a private setting, will mitigate high levels of stress and fatigue. Our goal is for our nation’s heroes to stay active at work longer and be more effective in their jobs. Every person needs and benefits from the sacrifices of first responders. With your help, we can honor our nation’s heroes and give them the support they need to keep serving with excellence! What We Offer:

Camping
Hassle-free Camping: Cabin (or walled tent) and gear provided
Roughing-it Camping: Campsite or raw land made available for conventional or primitive camping with skilled guests’ own gear
Survival Camping: Intensive, guided primitive camping – includes choosing a raw site, primitive shelter construction. Fishing
Both on site and in local water bodies. Kayaking/Canoeing
Canoeing, kayaking, and float trips in the beautiful local river.

10/16/2026

Finally feels like fall at Hero's Rest! 🍂🧡 Time to some fields!

10/08/2026

Reception office interior work = DONE! 🎉😍

A huge thank you to Legacy Mountain Builders for the beautiful work and to Mouery's Flooring for the flooring that helped bring the space together.

We don't want to forget. We won't forget. If you were alive for September 11th attacks in 2001, you remember. You rememb...
09/11/2026

We don't want to forget. We won't forget.

If you were alive for September 11th attacks in 2001, you remember. You remember where you were when you first heard the news 25 years ago. You remember the images of burning buildings, people covered in ash, first responders running right into danger - and for many of them - death. You remember the following hours and your reaction to what you just witnessed. For those who were there, the memories are inescapable.

We won't forget Ladder 118, Betty Ong, United Flight 93. There are hundreds of stories of people making heroic, split-second decisions, many first responders and many ordinary civilians. Today, the time to read their stories, remember their heroism, and pray for the families of the fallen.

Today we remember and honor the fallen.

World Trade Center: 2,753 casualties, including 343 firefighters, 23 NYPD officers, and 37 Port Authority police officers.

The Pentagon: 184 casualties

Shanksville (Pennsylvania): 40 passenger and crew casualties aboard United Airlines Flight 93

An uncounted additional number of rescue workers, cleanup crews, and downtown residents who have since died from illnesses (such as cancers and pulmonary diseases) linked to toxic dust and carcinogens at Ground Zero.

09/10/2026

Reception office progress!! 😯🤩

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09/03/2026

Bathroom progress! Drywalling all done, walls are painted, and fxtures about to be placed!! Plus.. 👀 that view!

08/27/2026

The guest bathroom s getting finished!! 🛠💪

Today, we are celebrating something pretty special at Hero’s Rest! 🎉 Today, Hero's Rest supporters, John and Candy Krug...
08/21/2026

Today, we are celebrating something pretty special at Hero’s Rest! 🎉 Today, Hero's Rest supporters, John and Candy Krug, are celebrating 50 years of marriage!! And they have chosen to celebrate by sponsoring today at Hero’s Rest. ❤️🤍💙

For 50 years they have built a life together, raising three wonderful children - Melissa, Stephanie, and Timothy - who have blessed them with 14 grandchildren! John and Candy have been longtime supporters of Hero’s Rest, and their continued encouragement means more to us than they probably realize. We are so grateful that they have chosen to share this special milestone by supporting first responders and veterans through Hero’s Rest.

Happy 50th anniversary and congratulations, John and Candy! 🎉🎉 We are honored to celebrate your marriage as we continue our work at Hero's Rest. We are so thankful for you both!

🇺🇸 Today at Hero's Rest, we remember and honor Private First Class Richard McGathey, born August 7, 1924. A WWII veteran...
08/08/2026

🇺🇸 Today at Hero's Rest, we remember and honor Private First Class Richard McGathey, born August 7, 1924. A WWII veteran, PFC McGathey was among the heroic soldiers of the First Infantry Division who stormed Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Just days later, he was wounded in battle. For his courage and sacrifice, he was awarded both the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart.

His granddaughter, Megan (McGathey) Krug, and her husband Timothy have chosen to sponsor this day (his birthday) in his memory. Through their sponsorship, they celebrate his life, honor his legacy, and keep his story alive. We at Hero's Rest and Shalam Ministries are blessed to stand with them in commemorating his extraordinary service to this nation!

New series! Friday FAQs! 🤔 Each week we will answer your frequently asked questions starting with... Q. "Why do first re...
07/31/2026

New series! Friday FAQs! 🤔 Each week we will answer your frequently asked questions starting with...

Q. "Why do first responders need retreats?"

A. Because they spend their lives running toward the things most of us run away from.

They see things most people will never see. They experience things most people will never experience. And then, many times, they are expected to go home, get some sleep, and show up for work the next day like everything is fine.

But it isn't always fine.

First responders need a place where they can step away from the job for a little while. A place where they can breathe, spend time outdoors, reconnect with their families, and be around people who understand what they carry.

That's why we're building Hero's Rest. To create that plac for our nation's greatest heroes

What question would you like answered next week?

We are so grateful for our volunteers at Hero’s Rest! 💪 In the first half of this year we have had more volunteers than ...
07/23/2026

We are so grateful for our volunteers at Hero’s Rest! 💪 In the first half of this year we have had more volunteers than in all of 2025!! 🎉 People are excited to support first responders however they can - from donating skilled labor to just dragging branches out of new campsites. YOU can help too! We are now looking for late summer and fall volunteers and volunteer groups. DM us for more info or call 630-708-6378. ❤️🤍💙

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Rogersville, MO

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