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Gunny's Ridge

Washington County, PA nonprofit that brings veterans and first responders together for resilience-building through challenging outdoor group activities, farming, woodworking workshops, and leadership training on 100 acres of rural woods and meadow in Burgettstown, PA.

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Not stated on the org's own site
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Washington County, Pennsylvania (Burgettstown) (Pennsylvania)
Last Verified
October 9, 2026

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