Our Purpose
Veterans aren't problems to be fixed. When empowered to thrive, they are invaluable resources in our communities.
Veterans aren't problems to be fixed. When empowered to thrive, they are invaluable resources in our communities.
Many Veterans experience a loss of identity once they leave behind the uniform. They manage feelings of disconnectedness, struggle to adapt, and can have trouble making meaning of their past experiences in the present moment.
On the surface, Veterans can appear to be stable, high-functioning, and successful; it’s not until a crisis or tragedy occurs that friends and family recognize how deep their silent struggle is.
Among Veterans ages 18-44, suicide is the second leading cause of death. Too often after losing a fellow Veteran to suicide we hear “I never saw that coming.”
We get ahead of Veteran suicide—encouraging “preventative maintenance”—by putting tools for thriving in Veterans’ hands before they experience crises that might lead to self-harm. Big Fish Foundation hosts and supports small scale events that impact Veterans through a proven combination of opportunities to forge meaningful connections with others, challenging activities that encourage psychological & physical growth, and acts of service.
Investing in Big Fish allows Veterans to build connections, grow as individuals, and serve their families & communities.
