We began through a simple incident that brought five men together in an unexpected way. Phillip, our close brother, richest in faith, spirit, and life, suffered a devastating and debilitating stroke. Led by the Lord’s Spirit we came together in brotherly love to give encouragement and compassion during very dark times. We provided avenues for new employment to keep an income and we tapped innovative financing techniques to avoid home foreclosure. We also discovered a cutting-edge medical treatment-Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) with promising neurologic results for stroke patients. HBOT together with ongoing physical therapy has given Phillip continuing improvement in mobility.

Since our beginning we have reached out in other ways by developing a prison outreach that started with our own brothers who became incarcerated and then we expanded it to others who have learned of our willingness to help. We correspond and offer encouragement, send Bibles and books about Jesus and God’s word, help transition them back into the workforce, and assist with accountability to help move them forward and not revert to the past.

We position ourselves to respond quickly to urgencies that befall others. The men of Brothers of Band of Brothers bring together diverse experiences, resources, and contacts that are employed to help respond to and aid men in need. Our regular sessions together provide meaningful opportunities to review requests for help, outline concrete strategies, and implement a plan.