Mission First, a veteran‑led nonprofit, presented its plan for "Sanctuary On The Hill," a rural campus near Dittney Hill Road in northern Warrick County intended to support veterans and their families through outdoor programming and therapeutic services.
Presenter Sean George (identified in the transcript as Mission First's vice president) described the site as roughly 93 acres with a 6‑acre lake, a main activity center under construction and five overnight cabins. "We're building a horse equine therapy place," the presenter said, citing evidence that equine therapy can help veterans and other community members.
Funding and timeline: The presenter said Mission First received support from a local intermediary and "almost a $9,000,000 grant from Eli Lilly," which they said helped put up the buildings; they said programming will begin in the coming year and that all buildings are expected to be up by 2027.
Program model and staffing: The speaker said the board of Mission First is largely composed of military veterans, that Paul Lindbergh (featured in the presentation materials and identified in the video as a Marine special‑operations veteran) is Mission First's first paid employee, and that programming aims to help veterans rebuild community, address mental‑health needs and connect with employers.
Community asks and contact: The presenter invited community volunteers and local employers to participate and said information would be posted on a Mission First Facebook page and other outreach channels; he said the organization will solicit partnerships as programming is developed.
What remains to be clarified: The transcript records project descriptions, grant size and rough timeline but does not include a detailed budget, grant agreement text, or municipal approvals. The board thanked the presenters but did not take action on the item during the meeting.