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Operation Shepherd: Protecting Those Who Protect Us

At Stim Factory, we are committed to making a difference where it counts. Our bold, decade-long initiative, Operation Shepherd, focuses on enhancing the lives veterans, law enforcement officers (LEOs), and first responders—those courageous who protect our communities. This groundbreaking study seeks to pinpoint and tackle the shortcomings in existing support systems for those dealing with financial and mental health challenges. By examining how these utilize available resources, we aim to create an effective and supportive pipeline that prioritizes their well-being.

Our Mission:

To care for both Sheepdog and Sheep

In honor of the “sheepdogs” who safeguard the flock, Operation Shepherd is committed to addressing a crucial question: How can we ensure that those who protect us receive the care and support they truly deserve? To explore this, we will focus on two main approaches:

1. Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Support: Stim Factory’s innovative Passive Income GeneratorPIG) and private resources designed to provide immediate, personalized assistance.

2. Traditional Support Systems: Government like Veterans Affairs (VA) and nonprofit organizations that utilize interconnected resource networks to deliver aid. Through this analysis, we aim to pinpoint inefficiencies, highlight successes, and foster a more compassionate and effective support system for those who serve.

Why It Matters

The shift from military service to civilian life can be filled with challenges, such as financial issues, mental health struggles, and inadequate support. Regrettably, in recent times, some organizations and individuals have taken advantage of these communities, betraying the trust of those seeking help and failing to provide the promised resources. Operation Shepherd is our response to this urgent issue. We will not remain idle while our nation’s heroes are neglected. By prioritizing effective solutions and genuine change, we are dedicated to creating a future where every veteran, law enforcement officer, and first responder feels valued and supported.

Our Cause by the Numbers

The updated number of Veteran Suicides, every day. (Source: U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs)

30%

The percent of Veterans that claim financial trouble as a trigger to their ongoing crisis. (Source: Pew Research Center)

85%

The percentage of first responders that self-report to have experienced symptoms related to mental health conditions.

(Source: SAMHSA)

140

The number of LEO suicides in 2022 alone, highlighting that there were more officers taking their own life that year than those that gave their lives in the line-of-duty.

(Source: Blue H.E.L.P.)

Get Involved

We invite you to help make Operation Shepherd a success. Here’s how you can get involved:

Volunteer Participants

We are looking for veterans, law enforcement officers, and first responders who are willing to share their experiences with financial and mental health support systems. Your insights will aid us in building a brighter future for who serve.

Ethics Board Members

We are also seeking from these communities to join a dedicated ethics board. As a member, you will help steer the study, ensuring it remains ethical, impactful, and aligned with the needs of those we support

Refer a Hero

If you know someone who could benefit from participating or contributing, please share this opportunity with them to help us spread the word.

Join the Mission

Be part of the solution. Together, we can protect those who protect us.

This Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2025, let’s honor the sheepdogs who stand watch over the flock by ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive. Join us in making Operation Shepherd a success.