In the days after September 11th, 2001,
Matt Houston had a choice:
Stay in his new career . . . or serve his country.
We believe that
Hope grows outdoors
Through outdoor experiences, we’re fighting for something too many of our American Heroes haven’t felt in a long time… Hope.
Donate $22 per month to prevent 22 suicides per day. Your monthly contribution will help write stories of Hope!
Our Manifesto
Why We Do What We Do
Many of our courageous soldiers have experienced the gamble between life and death. And for those who survive, there’s the weight of overwhelming guilt. And isolation. We remind our veterans that they don’t have to stand alone.
Our Mission
How We Help Our Troops & Their Families
We’re about connecting and building relationships and trust with our veterans, helping them to get engaged in their community, to discover the immense value of their lives, and showing them there is hope.
Washington Tuna Classic
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Washington Salmon Classic
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Charity Golf Tournament
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Donate $22 per month to prevent 22 suicides per day. Your monthly contribution will help write stories of Hope!
Our Support
Upcoming Events
03.12.26
Military Appreciation Day
Join us for our final Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Mountain on 3/12/26.
07.10-12.26
07.25.26
Washington Salmon Classic
Join us for our 2nd annual Washington Salmon Classic! Thanks for supporting our combat brothers and sisters at Mission Outdoors! The tournament will be held on July 25, 2026.
07.24-25.26
Washington Tuna Classic
Mission Outdoors presents the 2026 Washington Tuna Classic, our annual albacore fishing tournament. This year, the tournament will be held on July 24-25, 2026
09.11.26
Charity Golf Tournament
Show off your skills on the course, and have an incredible time with friends and family while supporting our amazing military veterans on 9/11/26.
They fought for our freedom. Now you can fight for theirs.
Our combat veterans made unthinkable sacrifices for the simple freedoms we enjoy every day. Now, it’s their turn to enjoy those freedoms. Through hunting, fishing, and surrounding veterans with people who care, we’re fighting for something too many of our American Heroes haven’t felt in a long time… Hope.
Our Impact
Stories from the Field
