Knott Alone—Hold Fast

At Knott Alone – Hold Fast, our mission is to bring veterans together on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, fostering purpose and connection through shared work and conversation. As combat veterans ourselves, we know the struggles of returning home, and we believe healing begins when we extend a hand, open up to one another and find strength in community to build a life worth living. Recent article that gives background on founder and why… https://vtcc.vt.edu/alumni/corpsreview/corpsreviewspring2026/HoldingFast.html

We are a work and nature based program to help Veterans and First Responders love life again. We do this by combining work and nature based programs combined with integrative therapies. Primary work aspect is based on Waterman activities like crabbing, oystering, and aquaculture. Most of our progress is seen through peer-support and purpose. We have many aspects and projects that can use volunteer support.