Community Outreach & Mission Work
This category focuses on community outreach, volunteer service, mission work, and philanthropy led by fence industry professionals. It includes The Fence Podcast's REST mission trips to Puerto Rico and other efforts that use fence skills and industry resources to help people in need.
This topic matters because the fence industry has real tools, labor, and leadership that can make a difference outside normal business work. Listeners will learn how outreach projects are organized, why service matters to industry leaders, and how contractors can use their trade to support communities in meaningful ways.
Family living in abandoned hospital in Puerto Rico
In the episode “Family living in abandoned hospital in Puerto Rico,” The Fence Podcast shifts beyond fencing business talk to spotlight a powerful on-the-ground outreach effort. The discussion follows a team of volunteers and missionaries from California as they deliver food and encouragement to families living inside an abandoned hospital in Puerto Rico. Through Spanish and English exchanges, the episode paints a vivid picture of residents who have endured years of hardship, including people who were born there and have lived in the building for decades after the facility was shut down and left vacant. What makes the episode memorable is its human focus: a simple food distribution becomes a reminder of how basic needs, dignity, and community support intersect. The volunteers describe how they pass supplies through windows and across floors, meet residents where they are, and return month after month. For fence and gate contractors, the takeaway is a broader lesson in service mindset—showing up consistently, helping neighbors, and building trust in communities that need practical support. It’s a moving story of compassion, resilience, and the impact of steady outreach.
Dr. Brian is in the house.
In “Dr. Brian is in the house,” Brian T. Frederiksen sits down for a lively, behind-the-scenes conversation about a first mission trip to Puerto Rico with REST and what it will take to bring real relief to people in pain. The discussion centers on the practical realities of the trip: pallets of donated dental supplies arriving on the island, the decision to begin with the most urgent need—extractions and basic cleanings—and the expectation that the team will spend four days treating people who may otherwise have nowhere to turn. The tone is both humorous and mission-driven, with lighthearted teasing about “Dr. Brian” pulling teeth and the chaos of uncertain logistics giving way to a clear focus on service. The guest shares the nerves and excitement that come with launching a new outreach effort, especially when supplies are limited and demand may be high. Still, the message is grounded in action: start simple, meet the most immediate need, and trust the process as the team learns what the community needs most. For listeners, the episode offers a reminder that meaningful work often begins with basic tools, a willing team, and a commitment to showing up. It also invites the audience to get involved through REST’s mission work and future trips, making it a compelling listen for anyone inspired by service, teamwork, and hands-on impact.
Colaboracion entre Rest Mission la ciudad de Ponce en Puerto Rico. 🇵🇷
In this episode, “Colaboracion entre Rest Mission la ciudad de Ponce en Puerto Rico. 🇵🇷,” the conversation centers on how a shared vision between a community leader in Ponce and Jessie from Rest Mission grew into a meaningful partnership rooted in service, faith, and action. Their connection began with a visit to the municipal faith office, where they discovered a common passion for helping children and families in underserved neighborhoods. That spark led to hands-on work in the community, including a week-long effort to create a large tree mural for a local camp called “Tú eres una semilla,” a project that symbolized planting hope and investing in the next generation. The discussion also highlights the real needs facing Ponce, especially the large number of elderly residents living alone and the importance of bringing accessible care to the community. Rest Mission’s upcoming visit promises doctors, dentists, and general medical support for local residents, creating a practical impact alongside the spiritual encouragement already taking place. The guest emphasizes that when a dream is God-given, resources and people come together at the right time, and she encourages mission teams to keep sowing seeds of service wherever they are called. For listeners, the takeaway is clear: collaboration, compassion, and consistent outreach can transform communities in lasting ways.
That's not an old truck #firetruck #fireman #restmission with guest Sasha Stojanov
In “That’s not an old truck #firetruck #fireman #restmission with guest Sasha Stojanov,” The Fence Podcast takes listeners on-location in Puerto Rico, where Brian T. Frederiksen and Sasha Stojanov explore a historic fire station in Ponce while reflecting on a much bigger mission: service to the local community. As they walk through the old station and its traditional firehouse design, Sasha shares details about the building’s heritage and the antique firefighting setup, setting the stage for a deeper conversation about why he became involved with the Rest Mission project. Sasha explains that his connection to Rest Mission began years earlier through volunteer and missionary work with Jesse, and that the organization was built around a simple but powerful idea: helping your neighbors first. Rather than focusing on distant causes, Rest Mission aims to meet real needs in American communities, including Puerto Rico, which Brian emphasizes is part of the broader neighborhood. The episode highlights the importance of donations, sponsorships, and hands-on involvement, while also pointing to the long-term impact of supporting education, medical care, and community restoration. The takeaway is clear: in both business and life, service matters most when it starts close to home.
Crazy fruits and Veggies of Puerto Rico with guest Ghesi Stojanov
In “Crazy fruits and Veggies of Puerto Rico with guest Ghesi Stojanov,” The Fence Podcast takes a playful detour from fence and gate talk into a colorful walking tour of a Puerto Rican grocery store, where the produce becomes a surprising window into local culture. Brian T. Frederiksen reacts in real time to unfamiliar ingredients, from yuca and calabaza to vividly colored bell peppers, pre-split bananas, and citrus that looks different from what he expects back home. With Ghesi Stojanov guiding the conversation, the episode blends humor, curiosity, and cultural appreciation as they explore how food grows and is used differently on the island. Beyond the laughs, the episode underscores an important business takeaway for contractors and small business owners: stay curious, be open to new environments, and learn from the communities you serve. Ghesi also highlights her mission work and invites listeners to connect through Rest Mission, while Brian encourages viewers to reach out, follow along, and continue engaging with the broader fencing-industry community. It’s a light, memorable episode that reinforces the value of relationship-building, cultural awareness, and showing up with an open mind—qualities that translate far beyond the grocery aisle.
Walking and talking in Puerto Rico with @RestMission and guest Ghesi Stojanov
In “Walking and talking in Puerto Rico with @RestMission and guest Ghesi Stojanov,” Brian T. Frederiksen joins Jess and the Rest Mission team on the ground in Puerto Rico to see a major service project come to life. The conversation captures the energy of the first volunteer wave preparing for a larger mission trip, including the setup of a dental and medical clinic, the arrival of more than 50 volunteers, and the logistics behind getting equipment, supplies, and systems in place. Jess explains that this is just “phase one” of a much bigger vision for Rest Mission: expanding from dental care into full-time medical and optical support, while also developing after-school enrichment programs for local children. Beyond the mission logistics, the episode highlights the community need driving the work. Jess shares sobering statistics about dropout rates, poverty, and cost-of-living challenges in Puerto Rico, while emphasizing the long-term opportunity to support families, improve health outcomes, and strengthen future workforce pipelines. Brian connects the dots for listeners in the fencing and small business world, underscoring how industry sponsorships — especially from Founders Fence — can directly fund meaningful change. It’s a motivating, behind-the-scenes look at how business leaders and tradespeople can serve beyond their day jobs and make a tangible impact where it’s needed most.
Walking and talking in Puerto Rico with @RestMission and guest Ghesi Stojanov
In “Walking and talking in Puerto Rico with @RestMission and guest Ghesi Stojanov,” Brian T. Frederiksen joins Jess on the ground in Puerto Rico for a candid look at REST Mission’s growing humanitarian work and what it takes to turn a vision into action. With volunteers already onsite and 56 more arriving soon, the conversation centers on a major dental and medical clinic set to launch, alongside the early stages of a larger multi-phase effort aimed at serving local communities in practical, lasting ways. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes view of the logistics, the donated medical and dental equipment, and the momentum building around the mission. Beyond the clinic, the episode explores REST’s longer-term plan to expand into full-time medical and optical care, plus after-school enrichment programs for local children. Jess explains why those programs matter, pointing to high dropout rates, economic hardship, and the need for engaging, supportive spaces that help kids stay connected to school and imagine a wider future. The result is an inspiring conversation about service, community impact, and building systems that meet real needs — a story that will resonate with contractors, small-business owners, and anyone who values organization, leadership, and purpose-driven work.