The Mission Makers

Veteran owned. Consulting & grant-writing for nonprofit orgs. Our services include #GrantWriting, #GrantResearch #Fundraising, #ProgramDevelopment #Startup #TMM

[The Mission Makers @themissionmaker]

When Programs Align, Impact Grows. https://t.co/ZCf4wzQaq0

[Robert Irvine @RobertIrvine]

It’s not a trend, it’s a movement! #icebucketchallenge

ALS (aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease) currently has no cure and is making tremendous strides in research. We need to keep going!

I choose to nominate @GuyFieri and @LaneJohnson65

Gail @gailkimITSME also nominates @MATTHARDYBRAND @JEFFHARDYBRAND @NicTNemeth @Torrie11 and @itsBayleyWWE

Let’s bring the food, football and wrestling community together to support @RebelTanea @ChrisJohnson28 and all the others who are fighting ALS today. We are a force that cannot be denied!! 💪❤️🙌

For more on ALS or to directly donate to @iamalsorg visit https://t.co/3DwSpSZhTT

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

Every veteran brings leadership, resilience, and the ability to solve problems under pressure. Sometimes, what they need next is the right mentor and the right opportunity.

That's why the Robert Irvine Foundation was proud to support @DAVHQ Patriot Boot Camp in Salt Lake City, where Let's Chow Program Lead Jordan Foley served as a mentor during Mentor Day. By connecting with veteran founders one-on-one, he shared practical guidance, encouragement, and real-world insights to help them grow their businesses.

That same belief is at the heart of our Let's Chow Food Truck Program. Beyond culinary training, the program helps veterans and military spouses develop the business skills, mentorship, and support needed to build sustainable food businesses and continue serving their communities in a new way.

When veterans have access to the right resources and people who believe in them, they don't just build businesses. They create lasting impact for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Thank you to DAV Patriot Boot Camp for investing in the next generation of veteran entrepreneurs.

#PatriotBootCamp #Mentorship #Entrepreneurship #VeteranOwned

[The Mission Makers @themissionmaker]

Face the Fight Together | USAA https://t.co/unh8JjmuOA via @YouTube

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

Supporting veterans means more than responding during a crisis. It means ensuring they are surrounded by people who know how to recognize warning signs, start difficult conversations, and help them access support before a crisis occurs.

As part of our commitment to the Face the Fight Coalition, the Robert Irvine Foundation works alongside communities across the country to provide practical suicide prevention training, de-escalation techniques, and personal wellness planning that equips veterans, service members, families, first responders, and community partners with tools that can help save lives.

Our recent visit to Kansas City demonstrated what is possible when organizations unite around a shared purpose. At the University of Kansas School of Law, participants gathered to strengthen their ability to support veterans through suicide prevention, de-escalation, and Crisis Response (Bad Day) Planning. We also met with Veterans Treatment Courts in Douglas, Johnson, and Leavenworth counties to explore opportunities to expand this training and reach even more veterans.

The week concluded with a day-long workshop hosted by the University of Kansas, where veterans strengthened their own Crisis Response Plans and learned practical strategies for navigating difficult days before they become emergencies.

When veterans are surrounded by informed families, engaged community leaders, and trained professionals, they are better positioned to find support, stay connected, and continue moving forward. That's the power of working together.

@univofkansas @kulawschool @wefacethefight @yarnall_robert

#FaceTheFight #RobertIrvineFoundation #VeteranSuicidePrevention #Veterans #MilitaryCommunity #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #KansasVeterans #SupportVeterans

[The Mission Makers @themissionmaker]

Faces of the Fight: Joanne Bass, Patrick Murphy, and Robert Irvine https://t.co/JaMmmVjDSJ via @YouTube

[The Mission Makers @themissionmaker]

Connection Before Crisis https://t.co/dUbBGLlmst

[The Mission Makers @themissionmaker]

Chef Robert Irvine is fueling the fight this Thanksgiving! // Armed Forc... https://t.co/pyaojwngiW via @YouTube

[The Mission Makers @themissionmaker]

Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine tackles military food reform https://t.co/aaopq9oJfF via @YouTube

[The Mission Makers @themissionmaker]

Army taps celebrity chef Robert Irvine to overhaul its mess halls https://t.co/YYnBbx5lQx via @YouTube

[The Mission Makers @themissionmaker]

Celebrity Chef Reveals his Little Known Military Past | Chef Robert Irvine https://t.co/sCU8sXQKXd via @YouTube

[The Mission Makers @themissionmaker]

Future Military Doctors Learn That Food Is Part of the Prescription https://t.co/46uCPhGMJF

[The Mission Makers @themissionmaker]

Robert Irvine Foundation, Let's Chow Program, Terrance Herrera https://t.co/c7Z384G4Q7 via @YouTube

[The Mission Makers @themissionmaker]

Check out my fundraising page - https://t.co/cD9UAx66nt

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

In the words of veteran Rob Lyday, one thing you cannot prepare or train for is healing. Our Robert Irvine Foundation programming, including events like the physically challenging Cateran YOMP, is designed to create environments where our heroes and their family members can process past events and loss alongside others who may share similar life experiences. These moments foster personal growth and healing, while also honoring those who are no longer walking beside us and acknowledging the sacrifices they made.

Learn more about our wellness programming: https://t.co/dChxxKeJfD

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

Each day, many service members wake up far from home and the people they love. It’s a life they've accepted, but not an easy one.

Through military base visits led by @RobertIrvine, we aim to bring moments of connection, encouragement, and honest conversations around mental health and the needs of today’s service members.

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

🏌️‍♂️ Fore the win and the cause!

The Cognizant Classic Birdies for Charity program is back, and the Robert Irvine Foundation is proud to be participating. An individual who guesses the exact number of birdies for the tournament (or closest to without going over) will have the chance to win a grand prize of $10,000. The winner may choose to keep the prize or donate it to a participating charity of their choice, amplifying the impact of their support. @the_cognizant @PGANatl #BirdiesforCharity

When you give through Birdies for Charity, 100% of your donation supports our mission, and your impact goes even further thanks to a $100,000 bonus pool that increases funds for participating nonprofits.

Your gift helps us support food, wellness, community, and financial resources for our nation’s service members, veterans, and first responders when and where they need it most.

Give today and help every birdie count:
https://t.co/4zrrYLRCt8

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

We couldn't be prouder to see @RobertIrvine leading the charge to make sure the @USArmy is well-fed! In this recent interview on CBS Saturday Morning, Chef Irvine explains the work he's doing to help reimagine US Army's dining halls and food options which have been deemed inadequate for today's modern soldiers. @cbssaturday

An additional battle the Army shouldn't have to fight? An obesity problem.

According to Lt. General Christopher Mohan, US Army soldiers currently eat only 25% of the meals they are entitled to on base due to displeasure with the food offerings, often opting for pricey fast-food options that lack nutrition. Chef Irvine's Victory Fresh concept will bring high-quality cooked meat, seasonal produce, fresh salads and wraps, and accessible grab-and-go meals to soldiers on base.

"Let's give them what they deserve on their plate so they can do what we need them to do when they're out there. That's my fight, and I'm good with that!" - Chef Irvine

Watch now and learn more about what Chef Irvine has planned for the future of food in the military.

https://t.co/2ZT2Me6j3I

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

Reflection. Reunification. Reconnection. When combat units serve together, they become a family. Yet too often, that bond fades as service members transition to civilian life.

Through Reuniting the Brave, the Robert Irvine Foundation creates space for brothers to come back together, and for Gold Star Families to honor the memory of their loved ones alongside those who served with them.

We spoke with participants before and after Reuniting the Brave events to better understand their sense of connection and support. Before attending, just 43% said they would reach out to a struggling peer. Afterward, that number rose to 86%, with 89% reporting a stronger sense of connection to their unit.

This shift in mindset helps rebuild the support systems our heroes rely on, reminding them they are never alone.

#ReunitingTheBrave #BuddyCheck #FacetheFight @WeFaceTheFight

[WeFaceTheFight @WeFaceTheFight]

When someone is in crisis, being prepared makes all the difference.

FTF’s Crisis Response Plan (CRP) training offers free workshops that give peers, loved ones, & professionals the tools to respond confidently to someone at risk of suicide.

Register now: https://t.co/5CStLLRTiz