Dedicated to the Health and Wellbeing of the Men and Women that Serve and Protect our Community

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Supporting the People That Support Our Community

Thin Line Community Support is committed to supporting our community’s veterans, law enforcement officers, and first responders through ongoing programs that promote their health and wellbeing. We collaborate with local businesses to develop and sustain high quality programs at no cost to the men and women that serve our community.

If you are a veteran, law enforcement officer or first responder, please contact us to get involved in any of our programs.

If you are interested in supporting, please consider donating to help sustain our programs to to take action in supporting the people who dedicate their lives to supporting you.

Jiu Jitsu

Thin Line Community Support partners with SBA Ponderay to provide Veterans, LEOs, and First Responders with access to high quality Jiu Jitsu training. We strongly believe in the physical, psychological, and social benefits of Jiu Jitsu. With the support of our community, we provide scholarships to cover the costs of the first year of training.

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Functional Fitness

Thin Line Community Support partners with UFIT/UCAN gym in Sandpoint to provide Veterans, LEOs, and First Responders with fitness classes that focus on developing strength, balance and coordination, power, range of motion, and mobility. The UFIT/UCAN trainers are highly skilled and can accommodate any injury or disability. 

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North Idaho Veterans

Thin Line Community Support sponsors the North Idaho Veterans initiative to connect local veterans with other veteran organizations offering programs in our area, and hosts monthly meetings for local organizations to collaborate, network and increase veteran awareness of what is available in their community.

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WHAT ARE YOU INTERESTED IN

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“Jiu Jitsu has changed my life! It is truly a family and a community that helps push you to achieve positive things in your everyday life.

My physical health is better than is has been in 20+ years. I’ve lost 60 pounds, and I am more flexible than I was in my teens. Being a veteran has it’s own mental baggage, but the camaraderie and positivity of my training partners have improved my mental health by leaps and bounds. I now have a better relationship with my wife, my kids, and even myself.

Jiu Jitsu is a journey that I hope will never end. I owe Jiu Jitsu, my professor, and my training partners my life”

— Brendan Dunn, Army Veteran

Please Consider Supporting Our Donors and Community Partners

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Logo of Matchwood Brewing Company featuring the name in script and bold text, with a small flame icon and location 'SANDPOINT, IDAHO' underneath.
Logo of the Sylvio Behring Association of the United States featuring a red abstract human figure inside a red circle with stars and the text 'Sylvio Behring Association United States Professor Tanner Weisgram'.
UCAN logo with stylized human figures and the text 'Unique Center for Athletes of All Needs'
Cover image for a publication titled 'Mental Health: The Central Art of Mental Health' with a red circle background and black and white text.
Logo for Tendril Herbal Apothecary & Healing Center featuring green vine, purple flowers, and text in brown.
Logo for Sprinklers Northwest with text about sprinklers, landscapes, curbs, and hardscapes.

Meet our Board of Directors

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A smiling man with a white beard and mustache wearing a gray Carhartt jacket, a blue beanie with 'SBA' and 'Texas' written on it, standing outside near a red wooden wall and a television mounted on the wall.

Dante Rumore

Brendan Dunn

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John Lovin

Drew Hancock

Zack Cook

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