Thank you to each of our Midlands Gives Donors
We are truly grateful for all the support during Midlands Gives Day, and are humbled that you chose the Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) to receive your Midlands Gives Gift. By choosing the BRBR you chose to Help Heroes Thrive! We thank you and so do the Veterans, Active Duty, and First Responders that come through our gates for programs and services at no cost because of generous donors like you.
If you missed the opportunity to give on Midlands Gives Day it is not too late. You can donate anytime through our website at the link below.
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We need Volunteers for our two June Warrior PATHH Classes
We have lots of volunteer slots to fill for our upcoming Warrior PATHH classes! When you volunteer with the Warrior PATHH program, you help prepare for and serve meals at breakfast, lunch, or dinner for our Warrior PATHH participants during their 7-day initiation. By volunteering regularly, you will be able to see the extraordinary day-by-day changes within our PATHH participants as they advance through the program and create positive transformations in their lives.
Be sure to sign up ASAP, these volunteer opportunities go quickly! We always try our best to make sure everyone receives a volunteer spot, but we cannot promise you will be scheduled. Spots are first come, first serve. Please note that you are not guaranteed a volunteer spot until you receive a confirmation message from the BRBR. Please use the buttons below to sign up for one or both or our June Classes.
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Financial Wellness Training:
Session Three
Join us for Session 3 of our Financial Wellness Training Program for Veterans, Active Duty service members, First Responders, and their spouses - couples are encouraged to attend! The training will be presented in 2-hour modules.
Session 3 will be held at the BRBR Log Cabin on Tuesday, June 13 from 6-8pm. During this session, we will cover Short Term and Long Term Savings & Investments. As well as What you need to know about Insurance. Presented by Stephanie Czeresko, Director of Programming and former CPA, and Carolyn Drake of Primerica and Steven Diaz (USMC) Diaz Financial, LLC. Please register at the link below or contact info@thebigredbarnretreat.org for more information.
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Veterans Yoga Project at the BRBR this July
The BRBR will be the host location for the Veterans Yoga Project: Mindful Resilience for Trauma Recovery Training for Yoga Teachers and Healthcare Professionals. The training will be July 21st - 25th at the BRBR Irons Lodge.
Veterans Yoga Project is offering this intensive training in a proven, mindful approach for teaching yoga to veterans and others who are struggling with posttraumatic stress and other trauma-related psychological difficulties.
Click Here to learn more
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Summer Art Workshops with Mary How
Workshops for veterans and first responders will meet in person for two hours Saturdays during summer. Participants will learn basic skills in either Acrylic Painting and/or Smartphone Photography. Attend one or both!
The workshops will prepare interested participants for the Heroes Art Show and Sale at 701 Whaley Street October-November 2023 and the opening reception on November 8 to benefit services provided to Veterans and First Responders at the Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR).
The workshops will be held every other Saturday from July 15 - August 26, 2023. This class is for veterans and first responders only. All materials will be included and participation is on a first-come first-serve basis.
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Form Up Fridays
Form Up Fridays allows Veterans and First Responders to learn and apply skills through Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and is based on the principles of posttraumatic growth. EAL is an experiential approach to learning that leverages the unique qualities of horses to enhance self awareness, facilitate emotional regulation, and improve interpersonal relationships. The goal is to facilitate personal growth and develop life skills that enhance relationships in all areas of the participant’s life.
Veterans who participate in EAL programs experience noticeable improvements in physical, mental and emotional health. Use the buttons below to sign up for our upcoming Form Up Fridays class sessions!
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Yoga and Tai Chi Schedule
Restore your feeling of well-being and build confidence within the mind and body to make you feel better and live a full life, try our FREE Meditative Yoga & Tai Chi classes for Veterans, Active Duty Service members, and First Responders and their immediate family members. Registration is NOT required at this time, Please note time, location, and instructor of classes. Arrive at least 10 minutes early to 830 Lorick Road, Blythewood, SC 29016, and sign in before class time to participate.
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Schedule
- Mondays Mindful Movement 6:30PM with Jessica Barnes Smith
- Tuesdays iREST Yoga Nidra 5:30PM with Vicky Saye Henderson
- Wednesdays Tai Chi 5:30PM with Bill Patterson
- Thursdays Flow and Restore Yoga 5:30PM with Liza Estes (sub Vicky)
All classes take place at the Cabin Garage
Click Here to see the Yoga/TaiChi Schedule
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Combat Veteran Peer to Peer Group
Are you a Veteran who has seen Combat? Join the Big Red Barn Retreat for the Peer-to-Peer Combat Veterans group. This group is specifically targeted for Veterans who have seen or been in Combat. It will be confidential and limited to Combat Veterans Only.
The Combat Veteran Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 6 – 7 P.M. in the Big Red Barn Lounge. This is a Peer-to Peer group, meaning there are no psychologists or psychiatrists, only other Veterans who have struggled with similar experiences. The meeting will be facilitated by Combat Veterans and will focus on communication, sharing, and practices geared to assist with struggling well.
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Upcoming Fundraisers
Support a Worthy Cause
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The Murph Challenge by Warrior Axe Crossfit
May 29, 2023
The Memorial Day “Murph” Challenge is a fitness competition to benefit the Special Operations Warrior Foundation in Memory of Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, 29, who was killed in Afghanistan on June 29th, 2005. A portion of all sales will be donated to The Big Red Barn Retreat.
Click Here to Register
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Mike Ware Concert
June 3, 2023
Multi-talented Firefighter/EMT, country singer-songwriter, and musician Mark Ware will be performing at the Skyline Theater on June 3, 2023 at the Skyline Club. This concert will support the Big Red Barn Retreat by bringing awareness of military, veteran and first responder mental health. BRBR Warrior PATHH Guide Robert Stevens will be opening for this live event.
Click Here to Learn More
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The Dam Boat Run at Lake Murray
Jun 23 - 24, 2023
The Dam Boat Run at Lake Murray is hosting a Boat Run bringing boating enthusiasts from across the country, in an effort to raise awareness and support for three amazing causes including: The Big Red Barn Retreat, The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Click Here to learn more
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Sponsor the Big Red Barn Retreat
Get recognized as an organization that supports Heroes
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The Charwood Charity Golf Tournament
Save the Date for our annual Charity Golf Tournament at Charwood Golf Course on Monday, September 18, 2023, benefitting the Big Red Barn Retreat.
We are soliciting sponsorships for this event. If your organization is interested in being a sponsor contact Mary Wright at the following email: mary@thebigredbarnretreat.org
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Become a Sponsor for the 2023 Fall Jam at the Ballpark!
Our biggest event of the year - 2023 Fall Jam at the Ballpark is scheduled for October 7th at Segra Park! Last year we had over 2,500 Attendees to see Chris Lane and other entertainers and this year we hope to fill the park.
As a sponsor you can expect to get over 4,000,000 impressions through our advertising partners. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this event please contact Mary Wright to learn more at mary@thebigredbarnretreat.org
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