In this episode of The Outreach Project, we sit down with Ariel Lara from The Warrior’s Refuge to discuss their mission to end veteran homelessness in Texas — and ultimately across America.

We explore how The Warrior’s Refuge helps veterans restart life with dignity through shelter, transitional living, case management, counseling, vocational training, and job placement. Ariel shares how veterans are brought in from across Texas and beyond to receive the stability and support needed to rebuild and move forward.

This conversation is a reminder that visibility leads to action — and action creates real impact.

If you or someone you know is a veteran in need of help, please reach out. You don’t have to do this alone.

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🌐 Website: https://thewarriorsrefuge.us
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In Episode 2 of The Outreach Project (TOP), we sit down with Leo Richardson, who leads the Texas Chapter of Veteran’s Creed Outdoors, to highlight the mission, impact, and national reach of this veteran-led nonprofit organization.

Veteran’s Creed Outdoors is a national organization dedicated to helping veterans reconnect with purpose, brotherhood, and service through outdoor experiences rooted in faith, accountability, and community.

While Leo shares insight into the work being done in Texas, this conversation intentionally elevates Veteran’s Creed Outdoors at the national level, the values they stand for, the lives they are impacting across the country, and why their model continues to resonate with veterans searching for connection after service.

In this episode, we discuss: The national mission and vision of Veteran’s Creed Outdoors. Why brotherhood and service still matter after military service. How local chapters support a unified national purpose. The role of the outdoors in restoring identity and connection. How veterans can get involved and support the mission

This episode is about giving Veteran’s Creed Outdoors the recognition they deserve nationwide.

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🔗 Links

Veteran’s Creed Outdoors (National)

https://veteranscreedoutdoors.org

Veteran’s Creed Outdoors — Texas Chapter (Instagram)

https://www.instagram.com/veterans_creed_outdoors_texas

Referenced Video:

“He Came Home From War Broken – Then Built Redemption by Hand”

Josh Melching | I Am Redemption

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T5doZbPHO4

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Support Jamie Melching’s Cancer Battle

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jamie-melchings-cancer-battle

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In our first episode of The Outreach Project, we sit down with Hometown Hero Outdoors, a nonprofit dedicated to reconnecting veterans and first responders through peer-led outdoor experiences.

Hometown Hero Outdoors creates space for healing, connection, and community by getting people outside — hunting, fishing, camping, and simply spending time together with others who understand the weight of service. This conversation goes beyond the mission statement to explore why this work matters, how shared experiences build trust, and what real outreach looks like when it’s done with intention.

We talk purpose after service, the power of community, and how organizations like HHO are filling gaps that formal systems often can’t. This episode sets the tone for what The Outreach Project is about: honest conversations, real impact, and highlighting organizations that are doing the work when no one’s watching.

🎙️ Featured Organization: Hometown Hero Outdoors
🌲 Focus: Veterans, first responders, outdoor connection, peer support
🤝 Get involved: Learn more, volunteer, donate, or attend an event