Bringing Navy Seals and their allies together to mentor Foster Youth

Our story

Inspired by Navy Seals

Greg and Chuck, friends for 15 years, have always talked about how fun it is to coach young people. Unfortunately both of them have personal experience with people close to them experiencing trauma, PTSD and suicidal ideations.  Chuck and Leif have both had the unenviable role of comforting the wives of some America's finest men who have made the long term decision over a temporary problem.

One day while volunteering at a church event, Greg and his son Austin made and handed out 800 hot dogs for a foster Youth activity!  They immediately fell in love with these youngsters that obviously had a tough childhood yet had such a positive disposition and wanted to do more for them.

On the way home, Greg called Chuck and said, "I think I've got it.  Let's do the 24-Hour Challenge with foster kids"!

Chuck with an obvious smile on the other end of the phone immediately said, "That's A_W_E_S_O_M_E! I'm in!".

Chuck asked Leif Mollo, one of his former SEAL team leaders to help out.  Leif was thrilled to join the team saying, "I've been looking to give back to the community that has been so supportive of the SEAL Team's.  Let's do it."

Milestones

We're just getting started

The long term vision is to expand nationwide.  Our training evolutions can be adjusted to accomodate any terrain or geographic location. There have been a few national organizations that have inquired and wish for us to support their geographic footprint.  Our crawl, walk, run approach is positioning Foster Warriors™ to come to any town in the USA and beyond.  A foreign country is interested in sending some of their foster youth to participate in one of the three 24-hour challenges in the Pacific Palisades this year.

Get to know us

Our team

We're a dedicated team of Current and Former Navy Seals, Corporate Executives, and passionate people

Greg Brake
Executive Director, Co-founder

Greg has built companies including a 200+ person legal & technology team that have handled some of the nation's most critical matters such as the World Trade Center disaster.

Chuck Rubac
Navy SEAL, Co-Founder

For the past 24 years, Mr. Rubac has been involved with our nation's highest-performing US Navy SEAL teams.

Leif Mollo
Navy SEAL, Board Member

Highly decorated US Navy SEAL Captain with a proven record of accomplishment in Learning & Development, Program/Project Management, and Human Resources.

Kara Revel Jarzynski
Advisory Board Member

Kara Revel Jarzynski is the Executive Director of Resolutionaries, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing Americans together through safe, facilitated conversation.

Austin G. Brake
Logistics & People Development

Hey there! I'm Austin, and I'm living the California dream in sunny Santa Barbara. By day, I'm selling B2B tech.

Josh Mesnik
Head of Content

Joshua is an innovative mixed-media producer with a unique ability to craft compelling stories for purpose-driven organizations and individuals.

Dr. Joe Law, PhD
Behavioral Health Expert

Dr. Law is our psychological content expert. He is a decorated combat veteran. He has degrees from Spring Hill College, the University of South Alabama and Auburn University.

Jon Macaskill
Navy SEAL, Mentor

Jon Macaskill, MMT, is a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness and meditation teacher.

Paulin Paris
Arts, Mentor

Paulin Paris was born and raised in Paris, France, where he studied philosophy and art at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux Arts.

John Follmer
Veteran, Mentor

John Follmer is a dedicated and engaged member of the Veteran Community, actively contributing to various organizations and initiatives.

Patrick D. Butler
USMC MSgt (Ret), Mentor

Master Sergeant Butler was born on the 13th of May, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Hilliard High School in 1993 and left for Recruit Training at MCRD Parris Island South Carolina in June of 1993.

Curtis Estes
Entrepreneurship & Financial Services, Mentor

"When I spend time helping clients define their goals and dreams, and develop solutions to achieve those dreams, I've provided value."

Mario Del Pero
Mentor

A pioneer in the fast-casual dining movement, Mario is the founder of numerous restaurant concepts, including Mendocino Farms.

Daniel "Doc" Jacobs
U.S. Navy (ret), Mentor

Daniel “Doc” Jacobs grew up splitting his time between Central California and Northeast Ohio, spending most of his free time outdoors either hiking in the Sierra Nevada or hitting baseballs into the cornfields of his grandparents' farm.

Penelope Korff
U.S. Army ret., Mentor

Penelope grew up in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York before attending the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business on an Army ROTC scholarship.

Matt Schumacher, PhD.
U.S. Navy (ret), Mentor

Dr. Schumacher is an Operational Psychologist. Formerly a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy, he is an expert in response to disasters, psychiatric emergencies and behavioral threat assessment and mitigation.

Greg Brake
Executive Director, Co-founder

Greg has built companies including a 200+ person legal & technology team that have handled some of the nation's most critical matters such as the World Trade Center disaster.

Chuck Rubac
Navy SEAL, Co-Founder

For the past 24 years, Mr. Rubac has been involved with our nation's highest-performing US Navy SEAL teams.

Leif Mollo
Navy SEAL, Board Member

Highly decorated US Navy SEAL Captain with a proven record of accomplishment in Learning & Development, Program/Project Management, and Human Resources.

Kara Revel Jarzynski
Advisory Board Member

Kara Revel Jarzynski is the Executive Director of Resolutionaries, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing Americans together through safe, facilitated conversation.

Austin G. Brake
Logistics & People Development

Hey there! I'm Austin, and I'm living the California dream in sunny Santa Barbara. By day, I'm selling B2B tech.

Josh Mesnik
Head of Content

Joshua is an innovative mixed-media producer with a unique ability to craft compelling stories for purpose-driven organizations and individuals.

Dr. Joe Law, PhD
Behavioral Health Expert

Dr. Law is our psychological content expert. He is a decorated combat veteran. He has degrees from Spring Hill College, the University of South Alabama and Auburn University.

Jon Macaskill
Navy SEAL, Mentor

Jon Macaskill, MMT, is a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness and meditation teacher.

Paulin Paris
Arts, Mentor

Paulin Paris was born and raised in Paris, France, where he studied philosophy and art at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux Arts.

John Follmer
Veteran, Mentor

John Follmer is a dedicated and engaged member of the Veteran Community, actively contributing to various organizations and initiatives.

Patrick D. Butler
USMC MSgt (Ret), Mentor

Master Sergeant Butler was born on the 13th of May, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Hilliard High School in 1993 and left for Recruit Training at MCRD Parris Island South Carolina in June of 1993.

Curtis Estes
Entrepreneurship & Financial Services, Mentor

"When I spend time helping clients define their goals and dreams, and develop solutions to achieve those dreams, I've provided value."

Mario Del Pero
Mentor

A pioneer in the fast-casual dining movement, Mario is the founder of numerous restaurant concepts, including Mendocino Farms.

Daniel "Doc" Jacobs
U.S. Navy (ret), Mentor

Daniel “Doc” Jacobs grew up splitting his time between Central California and Northeast Ohio, spending most of his free time outdoors either hiking in the Sierra Nevada or hitting baseballs into the cornfields of his grandparents' farm.

Penelope Korff
U.S. Army ret., Mentor

Penelope grew up in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York before attending the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business on an Army ROTC scholarship.

Matt Schumacher, PhD.
U.S. Navy (ret), Mentor

Dr. Schumacher is an Operational Psychologist. Formerly a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy, he is an expert in response to disasters, psychiatric emergencies and behavioral threat assessment and mitigation.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does my donation fund?

Foster Warriors™ is centered on empowering foster youth aging out of the foster system through mentorship and coaching provided by former US Navy SEALS and their allies. The aim is to help these young adults become resilient, confident, and skilled in managing uncertainty, while also discovering and nurturing their hidden talents in various fields such as business, arts, and athletics. The initiative involves a rigorous 24-hour challenge, ongoing mentorship programs, and a focus on building self-worth and positivity, ultimately guiding these youths toward becoming productive and successful adults.

Once the foster youth completes our 24-hour challenge they have learned the value of honoring their word and to think like Masters of Uncertainty. They are prepared to handle anything that comes their way in life.  We have monthly events ranging from pure fun, to networking and coaching for improved performance to charitable service i.e. giving back to those that made it possible for them to become Foster Warriors™.  They become part of The Foster Warrior(TM) community and then our mission turns, in part, to ensuring no benefit goes unused. We coach them for improved performance bridging the gap between foster programs to becoming productive members of their chosen profession. They can learn advanced mindfulness and meditation techniques the likes of Ray Dalio, Tom Hanks, Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen Degeneres and others practice. We engage in resolving housing crises and a pathway to home ownership.  Plus we are building a network of world class media & entertainment & arts mentors as we Discovery Hidden Van Gogh's.  We are providing unique connectivity to level up our foster warriors beyond their wildest dreams.  We provide them with access to leaders in whatever profession they desire.  We continue to catch them doing things right and as they consistently deliver on their commitments they are rewarded with additonal connections.

What kinds of Donations do you accept?

We currently accept Debit & Credit cards through our website.  Checks can be made out to The Mission I'm Possible, LLC 4774 Park Granada, Suite 8622, Calabasas, CA 91372  For Direct ACH instructions please fill out our Donor Inquiry Form here.

Can a Foster Youth be involved with Foster Warriors™ without taking the 24-hour challenge?

The 24-hour challenge is the unique experience that we would not want the Foster Youth to miss out on.  The chance to be mentored by veterans who are arguably in the top 1 tenth of 1% of humans on the planet so the journey to become a Foster Warrior begins with the completion of the Foster Warriors™ 24-hour challenge.

Can a mentor be involved without taking the challenge?

Mentors attend at least one 24-hour challenge so they can experience it with our foster youth.  That said, certain mentors with unique backrounds and life experience are not required to complete the 24-hour challenge.

Can foster youth take the challenge multiple times?

Yes, Our foster youth will become "Mentors in Training" on subsequent 24-hour challenges.  The Foster Warriors™ Executive Development training program is second to none.

How do mentors become involved with Foster Warriors™?

They are referred by trusted sources then vetted by the executive team including the US Navy SEALS.

Do you provide training to mentors working with Foster Youth?

Yes. The Foster Warriors™ Executive Development training program is second to none.

What other resources do you provide to foster youth?

Once the foster youth completes our 24-hour challenge they have learned the value of honoring their word and to think like Masters of Uncertainty. They are prepared to handle anything that comes their way in life.  We have monthly events ranging from pure fun, to networking and coaching for improved performance to charitable service i.e. giving back to those that made it possible for them to become Foster Warriors™.

They become part of The Foster Warrior™ community and then our mission turns, in part, to ensuring no benefit goes unused. We coach them for improved performance bridging the gap between foster programs to becoming productive members of their chosen profession. They can learn advanced mindfulness and meditation techniques the likes of Ray Dalio, Tom Hanks, Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen Degeneres and others practice. We engage in resolving housing crises and a pathway to home ownership.  Plus we are building a network of world class media & entertainment & arts mentors as we Discovery Hidden Van Gogh's.  We are providing unique connectivity to level up our foster warriors beyond their wildest dreams.  We provide them with access to leaders in whatever profession they desire.  We continue to catch them doing things right and as they consistently deliver on their commitments they are rewarded with additional connections.

What is The 24-Hour Challenge like?

Expect to be challenged, to learn, and to grow!  This program is designed to encourage participants to push beyond self-imposed physical and mental limits within a structured and safe environment, with reasonable, achievable goals.  Mentors will be paired with foster youth participants, and over 24 hours we will journey together within an experiential learning framework, using the beautiful Pacific Palisades backdrop and hiking along the trails of Temescal Canyon Park as we learn from each other and develop a whole new set of skills.  This event will require moderate physical effort and follows a 'crawl, walk, run' approach as participants move throughout a full cycle of day and night, with trail hikes separated by rest intervals and practical learning sessions.  The program is designed to ensure everyone who has the will to finish will be successful!  Food, water, and other support/sustenance needs to keep everyone going will be provided.  Expect to experience a myriad of emotions and physical discomfort; we will all be tired and perhaps cold, wet...or hot depending on the weather.  But also expect to finish the challenge with a sense of accomplishment, with new knowledge, new friends, and ideally new inner strength to achieve things beyond what you might have thought was possible!

Still have questions?