The Outreach Project
The Outreach Project
Josh Melching and Jonathan Hodge
Veteran Outdoor Therapy & Community Support — The Fallen Outdoors | EP 20
1 hour 11 minutes Posted Apr 28, 2026 at 10:32 pm.
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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.


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