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Lutz Buddy Up

Group photo of community members supporting veterans with Lutz Buddy Up.

What is the Lutz Buddy Up program?

Lutz Buddy Up connects Military and First Responders for evenings of food, friendship, and peer support. These social clubs create lifelong bonds, reduce isolation, and promote wellness.

Soldiers in camouflage uniforms stack their hands together in unity.

Benefits of Lutz Buddy Up include:

  • Reducing Veteran suicide
     
  • Encouraging family stability
     
  • Building peer-to-peer support
     
  • Supporting recovery from trauma
     
  • Promoting community connection

Close-up of clasped hands of a person in military uniform.

Health & Wellness Services

Members gain access to free or low-cost alternative therapies and activities, including:


  • Equine Therapy
  • Fishing & Kayaking
  • Athletic Leagues
  • Acupuncture & Massage Therapy
  • Chiropractic Care
  • Jujitsu & Fitness Programs
  • Nutrition Education
  • Suicide Prevention Training
  • Community Service Projects

FIND A LUTZ BUDDY UP OUTPOST NEAR YOU

Cooper City, FL

Meets every 4th Thursday | 1900–2100 hrs.
American Legion Post 321, 9081 SW 51st Street

Sarasota, FL

3rd Wednesday of every month | 1800–2000 hrs.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) 97, 7177 Bee Ridge Rd.

Cape Coral, FL

Temporarialy Paused

Venice, FL

1st Tuesday of every month | 1800–2000 hrs.
DAV 97, 7177 Bee Ridge Rd.

Manatee County, FL

Coming soon!

Mission: Coffee Social's

Sarasota, FL

Every Tuesday | 0900-1100 hrs.

Goodwill Manasota, 8490 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243 

Port Charlette, FL

Every Friday | 1000-1200 hrs.

Charlie Foxtrot Brewing, 1700 S Tamiami Trl., Unit A-5, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 

👉 Want to start an Outpost in your community?

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