The Seventh Branch podcast

We were blessed to interview U.S. Marine Darryl J. Vincent, president & CEO of U.S.VETS, a national organization dedicated to preventing and ending veteran homelessness. Learn about the services available to at-risk veterans and their families, including new Veterans Connection Hubs that offer peer support, employment services, access to mental wellness programs, and community programming.

In this inspiring episode, Nelson Labadie sits down with Executive Director Meg Barron, a passionate leader from Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit dedicated to forging strong bonds between Americans and their military, veterans, and first responders. Meg shares powerful stories from the front lines of gratitude—how care packages, handwritten letters, and community engagement are transforming lives and lifting spirits. We explore the mission behind Operation Gratitude, the impact of their work, and how individuals and organizations can get involved in meaningful ways. Whether you're a supporter of the military community or simply looking for a dose of inspiration, this episode will leave you with a renewed sense of purpose and appreciation. 🎧 Tune in to learn: The origin and evolution of Operation Gratitude How small acts of kindness create lasting impact Ways you can contribute to the mission—no matter where you are

We got to interview and talk with Rachel Luis y Prado, the Chief Impact Officer with Workshop for Warriors. They provide quality training, accredited STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) educational programs, and opportunities to earn third-party nationally recognized credentials to enable veterans, transitioning service members, and other students to be successfully trained and placed in their chosen advanced manufacturing career field.

Taking with Mike Shaub about his non-profit "Cars for Heroes". How he takes car donations and makes a veteran's dream come true. 

Interview with the Co-founder of Reel Warriors - Joseph Hummel. An awesome organization for veterans returning from deployment or transitioning to civilian life there are many stressors and struggles. Their goal is to provide a network of support and the opportunity for a brief break through offshore fishing trips with other veterans.

We got to interview Rear Admiral Daniel L. Kloeppel and talk about the great nonprofits that him and his wife Debbie started when he was enlisted in the Military. Learn how they get Veterans and their families jobs after the Military.

The 7th branch podcast with Deacon Jim with Father Joe's Village. The largest homeless service provider in San Diego. Established in 1950 to serve San Diegans experiencing homelessness and poverty, Father Joe’s Villages has grown to include a comprehensive campus and scattered-site programs that house over 2,000 people nightly. It all began with a small chapel in downtown San Diego

We got to interview President + CEO of San Diego Habitat for Humanity - Kwofi Reed

Learning more about a great non profit organization "Operation home front". They help active military family's and veterans

Transitioning out of the military with special guest K.T. Henderson from the USO.