Join The Mission

The partnership between Shields & Stripes and Big Fish Foundation has been powerful and effective. Together, we have transformed the lives of dozens of veterans- but our impact extends much further than that. It’s what we have observed and now refer to as the “ripple effect”- because changing the life of a veteran is a worthy cause, but saving a marriage, ensuring children have their fathers/mothers back, that mothers and fathers have their son/daughter back, that is more than a worthy cause- it’s a life mission. Together with BFF, we have impacted many lives, because of the ripple effect. Tosh, DT and the entire BFF team have supported us from day 1. They believed in our mission and we wouldn’t be able to help more people without them. We are immensely thankful for organizations built with good humans and leaders with action-based missions. Thank you Big Fish Foundation, on behalf of the entire S&S team. 

Jennifer E. Byrne, Vice-President / Co-Founder

Travis Manion Foundation has partnered with Tosh for over 6 years to lead a week-long immersive leadership and self-exploration experience for our volunteer leaders. Out of our

7-month leadership program, our participants frequently describe Tosh’s work as the highlight of

their program experience and ‘life-changing.’ We’ve been highly supportive of his efforts founding The Big Fish Foundation and also believe in the organization’s mission. TMF is fortunate to call Tosh and The Big Fish Foundation our trusted partner.

Ryan Manion, President

At Allegiance Ranch, our mission is to help horses and heroes by offering a safe place for healing, developing a sense of purpose, and establishing meaningful connections between horses and humans. We provide a safe and welcoming place for veterans, active duty military, first responders, and their families, to find release from everyday challenges. Partnerships with like minded veteran organizations allow us to reach more veterans and widen our impact. Without our partners, we could not effectively provide the equine assisted services we offer to veterans and their families.

Our partnership with the Big Fish Foundation offers several benefits that help us serve the needs of veterans and their families. These benefits include the opportunity to:

Increase our impact: We can reach a larger number of veterans and have a greater impact on the community. By sharing ideas, collaborating on programs, and with their financial support, we can make a more significant difference in the lives of veterans.

Build our network: Partnering with Big Fish expands our organization’s network and connections within the veteran support community. This has led to more referrals and opportunities for collaboration.

Enhance our services: By sharing resources and expertise, we can offer more comprehensive and specialized support, including a wider range of services and programs for veterans.

Expand our reach: By co-hosting events such as the Travis Manion Foundation’s visit to Allegiance Ranch where participants spent time with horses and experienced firsthand how equine programs can impact healing. This encourages them to seek out similar programs in their home communities.  

We are grateful for the support we receive from the Big Fish Foundation which has allowed us to help veterans in our community thrive. Together we can do more to ensure that veterans receive the comprehensive support they need and deserve.

Gloria Timmons, Co-Founder

Our partnership with Big Fish allows us to reach a more vast and diverse group of veterans who can benefit from the proactive, preventive medicine we collectively offer. Our programs have the power to change the mindset and soulscape of our participants and that type of impact wouldn’t be possible without the support of Big Fish. We offer our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the entire Big Fish community!

Melissa Love, Co-Founder