Our Programs…
Our intensive peer-to-peer programs serve as the catalyst to assist our Nation’s Warriors in discovering the answers to the big questions in life, dealing with challenges related to the struggles of daily military life, combat deployments and the symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS). Our programs are available at NO COST to our honored service men & women, held at beautiful locations across the US.
Our Mission…
Many of our Nation’s Warriors struggle with the hardships of military service and reintegration back into civilian life; often leaving broken homes in their aftermath and comprise one of the most at risk groups for suicide. Mighty Oaks tackles this critical issue with our peer-to-peer resiliency and recovery programs offered at no cost to our honored service men and women. Learn more about how you can make a direct impact today and effect positive change, guiding our service men and women to find a new life purpose through hope in Christ.
Our Founder
Learn more about the incredible story of our founder Chad Robichaux. His military service as a Force Recon Marine and his journey from eight deployments as part of a Joint Special Operations Command Task Force, to a life-or-death decision as a police officer, to a champion MMA fighter, to his most challenging fight, his battle with PTS (post traumatic stress). With his marriage “dead” and suicidal thoughts filling his head, Chad started searching for answers. His wife began searching too. After revealing what she found, it led to a crucial turning point in Chad’s life. Learn more about his inspirational story and his life changing decision here.
Mighty Oaks Foundation
WHO WE ARE
The Mighty Oaks Foundation is a faith-based Veteran service organization that teaches combat Veterans struggling with Post Traumatic Stress how to get beyond combat trauma and live their lives in the manner God intended. Many combat vets are unable to reintegrate back into civilian life, leaving their families to deal with the aftermath of broken homes and suicide at times. By aligning their lives to Biblical principles, these Warriors are able to lead their families, their communities and our nation. Our mission is to serve and restore our nation’s Warriors and families, who have endured hardship through their service to America, and to help them find a new life purpose through hope in Christ and our resiliency and peer-to-peer recovery programs.
THE CHALLENGE
After 18 years in the war on terror in Iraq and Afghanistan, more than half of the 2 million Veterans struggle with physical and mental health problems stemming from their service. According to the Department of Veteran Affairs, every day in America, over twenty veterans commit suicide. The V.A. Hotline receives an average of 400 calls per day. 2018 marked the highest military active duty suicide rate in 10 years. At the same time, the divorce rate among active military personnel and returning Veterans is staggering, impacting Veterans, as well as their families. Many combat vets are unable to reintegrate back into civilian life leaving their families to work through the aftermath.
THE SOLUTION
For our Warrior's who are struggling, the Mighty Oaks journey begins with our intensive peer-based Legacy Program. Through instruction, life-skill projects and team building, we challenge our Warriors to overcome their past experiences and move forward into a life of purpose. After more than 2,500 alumni have participated in our programs, we have and maintain one of the highest success rates of any recovery program in preventing veteran suicide and divorce. In fact, our programs are so successful that we receive hundreds of active duty military on official orders each year. Additionally, through a proactive effort, Mighty Oaks has provided Resiliency Programs to over 110,000 active duty troops on military bases worldwide.
Mighty Oaks Blog
Strategic and Global – A Perspective on Ministry to Active Duty U.S. Military Personnel
When people think of military ministry, chances are they think in terms of the crises of anxiety, depression, and suicide, that we read about in the headlines nearly every day. What Christians likely don’t think about is military ministry as a component of strategic...
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The BBQ Gospel
by Kenny Franklin Christ came to teach us how to barbeque and for that we are truly thankful. He was arguably the greatest barbeque chef of all time. He would share with people meat he had barbequed and everyone who had the opportunity to taste it all agreed it was...
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Rediscover Your Inner Craftsman
Children embrace creativity. LEGO® reports on its website that the world’s children spend 5 billion hours a year building with the company’s blocks. The LEGO website reports that its mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow; it says that play...
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Healing Through Mutual Struggles
Military life has a way of forging bonds well beyond the ordinary casual relationships we all experience in life. Service members in the normal course of duty shed blood, sweat, and tears together in some of the most challenging environments. It’s no wonder that this...
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