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The Outreach Project

Josh Melching and Jonathan Hodge

The Outreach Project, hosted by Joshua Melching and Jonathan Hodge, connects communities with nonprofit resources that truly matter. Through real conversations, spotlight interviews, and a curated resource hub, we highlight impactful organizations and empower people to take the next step toward support, hope, and healing. Because no one should have to face life’s challenges alone.

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  • Avg 1 hr 4 min
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  • S1 · E20
    April 28 · 1 hr 11 min

    Veteran Outdoor Therapy & Community Support — The Fallen Outdoors | EP 20

    Maybe it’s not about the activity… maybe it’s about connection. The Fallen Outdoors is doing far more than outdoor trips — they’re building a nationwide community where veterans, Gold Star families, and first responders can reconnect, heal, and find purpose. With operations in over 35 states and thousands of veterans impacted each year, this organization proves that sometimes the most powerful resource… is simply being around people who understand. In this episode, we sit down with the leadership behind The Fallen Outdoors to talk about: Building connection through shared experiences Supporting veterans beyond traditional systems Creating real community at scale Why “meeting people where they are” actually works 🎯 SUPPORT / LEARN MORE🌐 The Fallen Outdoors: https://thefallenoutdoors.org/ 📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFallenOutdoors 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefallenoutdoors 🇺🇸 THE OUTREACH PROJECT🌐 https://www.theoutreach-project.com 📱 https://www.instagram.com/the_outreachproject 🤝 SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by The Vets Vet Helping veterans navigate the VA disability process with real guidance from people who’ve been there. 🌐 https://thevetsvet.com 🧠 KEY TAKEAWAY This episode reinforces exactly what TOP is about: 👉 It’s not a lack of resources 👉 It’s a lack of connection And that’s what The Fallen Outdoors is solving. #veterans #thefallenoutdoors #veteransupport #mentalhealth #outdoortherapy #veterancommunity #ptsdrecovery #theoutreachproject

  • S1 · E19
    April 22 · 47 min

    How Horses Are Healing Veterans | Hoof to Heart Vets (EP 19)

    How horses are helping veterans heal from PTSD and trauma.In Episode 19, we talk with Hoof to Heart Vets about equine therapy.In this episode we sit down with Michele Freeman, Air Force veteran and founder of Hoof to Heart Vets.After years of service including working in mortuary affairs Michele found healing through horses. Now she’s helping other veterans, first responders, and families find that same peace through ground-based equine therapy.This episode dives into trauma, recovery, and a powerful alternative approach to mental health that’s changing lives.🎧 Watch more episodes:https://www.youtube.com/@TheOutreachProjectHQ 🌐 Explore nonprofits:https://www.theoutreach-project.com 👇 Connect with Hoof to Heart Vets:https://hooftoheartvets.com/ Instagram: @hooftoheart17 In this episode:• How horses provide real therapeutic healing • Michele’s journey from service to purpose • Why female veterans need dedicated spaces • The power of connection without riding • How Hoof to Heart is making an impact #Veterans #Nonprofit #MentalHealth #EquineTherapy #PTSD #TheOutreachProject

  • S1 · E18
    April 15 · 1 hr 10 min

    Helping Veterans Heal Through the Outdoors | MOS Veteran Adventures | EP 18

    In Episode 18 of The Outreach Project Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Benham, founder of MOS Veteran Adventures — a nonprofit that’s changing how veterans are supported across the country. This isn’t just about hunting and fishing trips… This is about what happens AFTER the trip ends. MOS Veteran Adventures is doing what most organizations won’t: Fully funded hunting & fishing experiences for veterans Building real brotherhood through shared hardship Following up — attending VA appointments, checking medications, ensuring care Supporting veterans AND their families As Kyle puts it — they do “the fun stuff… and the hard stuff.” From sitting around campfires to sitting in VA waiting rooms, this episode dives into: Why outdoor experiences help veterans heal The massive gap in nonprofit follow-through How MOS Veteran Adventures is stepping up Real-world impact stories that will hit you With over 1.9 million nonprofits in the U.S., the problem isn’t resources — it’s access. This episode shows what it looks like when someone actually bridges that gap. 🔗 CONNECT WITH MOS VETERAN ADVENTURES 🌐 Website: https://mosveteranadventures.com/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61576119520863/photos/d41d8cd9/122144209688870650/ 🌐 Website: https://www.theoutreach-project.com 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3K3Ysh7IntL4sCiQgYklhY 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-outreach-project/id1863858977 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOutreachProjectHQ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_outreachproject/ Brotherhood doesn’t end when the trip does Real impact requires follow-through Outdoor experiences can be life-changing — but support is what sustains it Showing up consistently is what saves lives If this episode hit you: 👉 Like 👉 Subscribe 👉 Share with someone who needs to see this

  • S1 · E17
    April 8 · 1 hr 34 min

    Stem Cell Therapy for Veterans: Hope for Chronic Pain & Recovery | Miracle Hope Foundation | EP 17

    In Episode 17 of The Outreach Project Podcast, we sit down with the Miracle Hope Foundation to uncover a powerful—and controversial—solution that’s changing lives: stem cell therapy. From chronic pain and broken bodies… to renewed purpose, strength, and healing—this episode dives into what’s possible when veterans and first responders finally get real solutions. We talk: The reality of life after service Why traditional treatments aren’t working The science behind stem cell therapy The mental and physical toll no one talks about And how organizations like Miracle Hope are stepping in This one is raw, honest, and might just change how you think about healing. 🌐 Website: https://www.theoutreach-project.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOutreachProject 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3K3Ysh7IntL4sCiQgYklhY 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-outreach-project/id1863858977 🤝 Miracle Hope Foundation: https://miraclehopefoundation.org

  • S1 · E16
    April 1 · 1 hr 9 min

    Honoring Gold Star Families: Turning Loss Into Legacy | Say When. Remember Him. | EP 16

    This is one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had. We sat down with Joy and Amber from the **Say When & Remember Him Foundation** — a family honoring Seth’s life by helping others find purpose after loss. From tragedy to impact: 🇺🇸 Supporting Gold Star families 🎓 Funding trade school scholarships 🤝 Building a legacy that won’t be forgotten This episode is about sacrifice, resilience, and what it truly means to **remember those who served.**“Say his name. Remember him.” 👇 Watch now. https://youtube.com/@theoutreachprojecthq 🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3K3Ysh7IntL4sCiQgYklhY 🍎 Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-outreach-project/id1863858977 🌐 Website https://www.theoutreach-project.com 👉 Say When & Remember Him Foundationhttps://www.facebook.com/p/Say-When-and-Remember-Him-100092266125091/ Their work is making a real impact — from scholarships to supporting Gold Star families.Let’s make sure Seth’s story continues to reach people who need to hear it. #GoldStarFamilies #VeteranSupport #TheOutreachProject #NonprofitSpotlight #SayHisName #RememberThem #MilitaryStories #Podcast

  • S1 · E15
    March 25 · 1 hr 12 min

    Finding Purpose After Military Service | Back Country Heroes | EP 15

    Episode 15 of The Outreach Project features Kaleb Weakley, founder of Back Country Heroes — a nonprofit helping veterans and first responders rediscover purpose through outdoor experiences. In this episode: raw combat stories the reality of transition after service losing direction after the mission ends rebuilding purpose through brotherhood how Back Country Heroes is changing lives across the country This isn’t just hunting — it’s healing, identity, and finding your way back. — 🎯 FEATURED ORGANIZATION Back Country Heroes https://www.backcountryheroes.org/ — 🌐 THE OUTREACH PROJECT Website: https://www.theoutreach-project.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOutreachProjectHq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3K3Ysh7IntL4sCiQgYklhY?si=ba9198d2bdcd4208 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-outreach-project/id1863858977 — 💥 SPONSOR Green Gorilla Land Management https://gglandmanagement.com — 🎯 MISSION We connect veterans, first responders, and families to real nonprofit resources that change lives. — #Veterans #MilitaryPodcast #BackCountryHeroes #KalebWeakley #FirstResponders #OutdoorHealing #PTSDRecovery #Nonprofits #TheOutreachProject

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