The Hero’s Bridge Battle Buddy Call Center celebrated its first anniversary serving veterans nationwide on June 1. Since then, it has received 400 calls from veterans throughout the United States. When a call is received, the Call Center Coordinator moves into action,...
Army Veteran Randy was hospitalized following an apartment fire in September 2023. Once discharged, Sean Hagerty, Hero’s Bridge Field Battle Buddy, visited him and was told that Randy was being fined $8,000 by apartment management for damage from the fire, claiming...
Older veterans can call 866-OLD-VETS to be paired with a younger veteran or military family member for virtual in-home support While fielding more than 300 phone calls in 48 hours after the organization’s services were featured in a far-reaching veteran’s blog, the...
Listen to the experiences of Korean and Vietnam War veteran Army Sergeant Major Jim Van Luven, a decorated soldier and current resident of Hero’s Bridge in Northern Virginia. Show sponsored by Quest Fine Jewelers – (877) -860-0826 – QuestJewelers.com...
Hero’s Bridge was one of three Fauquier nonprofits to receive funds from students at Fauquier High School during Give Local Piedmont. Read the story on Culpeper Times. The PATH Foundation announced the outcome of its annual High School Senior Giving program...
Hero’s Bridge CEO and Founder, Molly Brooks, was interviewed for this piece in Rappahannock News. The Hero’s Bridge excerpt is copied below. Read the full article here. Fauquier | Hero’s Bridge Village: Solution or division? In Warrenton, a senior...
When Carolyn Kirkland was a Navy nurse on an amputee ward, she often had to lift her patients in and out of bed, arduous work that ultimately led her to need back surgery in her early 30s. But when she remembers that time, she doesn’t remember the hard work or the...
From the April 19 Eyes on Veterans Podcast This week we’re talking with Molly Brooks and retired Coast Guard Officer Sean Hagerty from the veteran support organization Hero’s Bridge. They work to help aging veterans find affordable housing, healthcare, and even...
Gates to the 20-year Army Combat Veteran’s Concert open at 3 pm on July 13; proceeds shared with Hero’s Bridge Hero’s Bridge is the beneficiary of the Verdun Adventure Bound Veteran Tribute Concert. Headliner and 20-year Army combat veteran Leroy Burks will be joined...
Hero’s Bridge is fortunate to have the support of Navy nurse veteran Carolyn Kirkland. We first met Carolyn in 2018, and over the past six years, she has become an invaluable ambassador for the organization. Carolyn enthusiastically promotes the organization to...
“They needed clean water wells,” Angela said of her first Haitian mission trip in 2017. It was the catalyst for the fundraising event she planned with her friend, Tamme Sutherland, upon their return. “The turnout from our two fundraisers was incredible; we raised...
In big cities, small towns and rolling Piedmont counties like Rappahannock, Culpeper and Fauquier, homes have become scarcer, costlier and more likely to be beyond the financial reach of many residents communities value and count on — teachers, health aides, elderly...
Hero’s Bridge is preparing for its virtual race to honor Vietnam veterans. The Warrenton-based nonprofit is incorporating a virtual aspect to its annual 5K race, aiming to garner participants on a national level, according to a news release. Founder and CEO Molly...
Hero’s Bridge, a nonprofit that serves military veterans 65 and older, has received a $75,000 grant to increase awareness of how COVID vaccinations would benefit older veterans in Prince William County. Hero’s Bridge, founded eight years ago, provides...
This article has been condensed to focus on the Hero’s Bridge veteran featured. To read the full article, visit the Fauquier Times. People who are financially secure and people who are financially strained both consider housing central to their well-being. But...
When Field Battle Buddy Sean met Army Veteran James in October 2023, it had been only one year since his wife had died. James was struggling to keep up with the house and finances while caring for his great-grandson, who was in his custody. With winter approaching,...
Registration for the nationwide virtual race opened March 15 WARRENTON, VIRGINIA. — Following five successful years of hosting in-person 5K races in honor of Vietnam Veterans Day, Hero’s Bridge Founder and CEO Molly Brooks is elevating the 5K to a national movement...
Hero’s Bridge honors combat medic on 5K medal. Each year, Hero’s Bridge selects one image to honor our Vietnam Veterans on the 5K medal. This year, we are pleased to present the 2024 Vietnam Veterans Day 5K Medal, honoring the combat medic. Read on to...
A phone call separates a Navy Veteran from healthcare coverage. Hero’s Bridge Field Battle Buddy, Sean Hagerty made the call that connected the Veteran with coverage. Sean met Navy Veteran Gary and his wife Susan, for the first time on February 13. Gary had just come...
Hero’s Bridge is grateful to Angela Smoot, realtor with The Smoot Grasman Group LLC affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty, for organizing a fundraiser on our behalf. Join us on Saturday, April 13 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Three Fox Vineyards & Brewery...
