Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Military & Veterans Organizations, Veterans

Mission: To provide heroes and transformative programs, training, and services so they become the best version of themselves.

Results: We have helped over 10,000 Veterans, active duty, and first responders since 2014.

Target demographics: Veterans, Active Duty Service Members and First Responders

Direct beneficiaries per year: 2,500 military and first responders

Geographic areas served: the South Carolina Midlands area, as well as across the State of South Carolina and beyond

Programs: Our flagship program we offer is the Warrior PATHH program. Warrior PATHH is a transformative, lifelong, Posttraumatic Growth-based training program for combat veterans and first responders. The training begins with a 7-day on-site initiation that is followed by 18 months of training delivered by our instructors through our myPATHH platform. Warrior PATHH enables these remarkable men and women to transform times of deep struggle into profound strength and growth. All Warrior PATHH instructors have walked this road from struggle to strength, and the blended team of trained combat veterans and first responders leverage their own experiences to guide attendees. We also offer services, like Yoga and Tai Chi Classes. These classes Restore your feeling of well-being and build confidence within the mind and body to make you feel better and live a full life. We offer healing art Programs that provide a creative exploration of emotions and experiences among individuals with similar experiences to help digest life through art and music. We offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, where participants Get hands on, experiential interaction with horses for immediate feedback and creative problem solving to resolve life’s problems. We offer peer-to-Peer Mentoring Groups: Are you a veteran that feels isolated? Do you miss the camaraderie of fellow service members? Are you struggling in life and feel like you have nobody to talk with that would understand? Join Us at the Big Red Barn Retreat for coffee and conversation with fellow veterans who "get you" and understand your struggle first hand. Learn more about the services that the Big Red Barn Retreat has to offer. Enjoy the serenity of nature, sip on some coffee, and take a deep breath because you'll find the peace and comfort you desire at the Big Red Barn Retreat. Gardening: Elevate your mood and reduce anxiety by harvesting vegetables in a garden to reduce stress and create joy. The Big Red Barn Retreat hosts gardening workshops, as well as, seasonal or monthly garden work days.