Be the example, Be the change
Be the example, Be the change
Operation Anacapa is a faith-driven ocean and water therapy program led by Mission FISH, created to serve Veterans, Active Duty service members, First Responders, Gold Star families, and their loved ones. This program provides a sacred space for healing, connection, and restoration through the powerful combination of faith, community, and time on the water. Through Mission FISH’s core pillars — Fish, Interact, Share, Heal — participants experience more than a fishing trip. They enter an environment intentionally designed to promote emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness. The ocean becomes a place of peace, grounding, and renewal, where burdens are released, relationships are strengthened, and hope is restored. Operation Anacapa supports individuals and families facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma by creating safe spaces for: Meaningful connection and fellowship Emotional and spiritual restoration Mental wellness support Community belonging and trust-building Purpose, identity, and hope renewal Each experience is led and guided by compassion, dignity, and service. Participants are welcomed as family, not as clients — creating an authentic community rooted in faith and love. Operation Anacapa stands as a living testimony to the healing power of faith, fellowship.
The Bait Tank is a community feeding program presented by Healing Hands Ministry, created to serve the less fortunate at absolutely no cost to those we serve and the ones that didnt. This program exists to meet a basic but critical need in our community: food security. But The Bait Tank is more than a meal — it is a space of presence, care, and connection. Every person who comes is welcomed, valued, and treated with respect, because every life has worth and every soul matters. The Bait Tank serves individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, financial hardship, and crisis, offering not only nourishment for the body, but hope for the heart Through free meals and community support, The Bait Tank provides: *Nutritious meals at no cost *Safe, welcoming, judgment-free environment *Human connection and compassion *Access to support resources and community care through the VCCIE. The Bait Tank — a place where no one is turned away, no one is forgotten, and everyone is fed with love.
Catch & Connect is Mission FISH’s signature mentorship initiative — where lived experience becomes leadership. Through one-on-one and group mentorship, veterans, first responders, and their families find connection, community, and healing out on the water. Whether you're casting a line or sharing your story, this is where true healing begins — together.
Hero’s children will benefit from this program, 2026 2 trips- 1 salt water, 1 fresh water. Tag line: Where Heroes Heal and Families Rise Mission Statement: Rodger That is a Mission FISH family-focused Ocean and Water Therapy program created specifically for our Heroes and their children. Rooted in the Mission FISH pillars to FISH, INTERACT, SHARE, and HEAL, this program uses time on the water as a powerful tool to strengthen family bonds and support mental and emotional well-being. Through shared fishing experiences, meaningful conversations, and intentional connection, Rodger That creates a safe, grounding environment where Heroes and their children can reconnect beyond the noise of daily life. These moments on the water remind our Heroes that healing does not happen alone—and that their children play a vital role in their journey through depression, anxiety, and PTSD. At Mission FISH, we believe the ocean has a way of restoring balance, opening hearts, and breaking down walls. Rodger That showcases the importance of including our children in the healing process, empowering families to grow stronger together while reinforcing resilience, communication, and hope. Rodger That is more than a day of fishing—it is an investment in family, faith, and the future of our Heroes.
Anchor → conveys stability, grounding, and reliability during periods of stress or transition. Allies → community, shared strength, and “you’re not alone” Neutral enough to include Active Military Service Member, First Responders, Veterans, and Gold Star Families Anchor & Allies is a family support program of Mission FISH USA providing stability, resources, and peer connection to the families of active-duty service members, first responders, veterans, and Gold Star families without prioritizing one group over another.