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Remembering Air Force Veteran Jay Steinmetz

Remembering Air Force Veteran Jay Steinmetz

"We do nothing,” said Janelle Huffman, Hero’s Bridge Program Director. A humble statement and one far from the truth when considering the impact Hero’s Bridge volunteers have on aging veterans. When Air Force veteran Jay Steinmetz passed away on June 21, 2025, at age...

Real-Time Village Sponsorships

Real-Time Village Sponsorships

Businesses, families, and civic organizations are choosing to endorse this special community with their approval and name. Please select the sponsorship opportunity below that you would like to see your name on. If you would like to participate in one of these...

A Note from Molly: April Newsletter

A Note from Molly: April Newsletter

Last month, we proudly celebrated our Vietnam Veterans during the annual 5K Run/Walk—and what a celebration it was! The turnout this year was simply amazing. We were especially pleased with the event’s new location. Participants enjoyed the flat, out-and-back course,...

Big Reveal of Village Renderings

Big Reveal of Village Renderings

Our Village Vision Comes To Life! We are excited to finally reveal the renderings for the Hero's Bridge Village. It has been a labor of love over the last few years, but through all the battles, it turned out almost exactly as we had envisioned: a special place of...

Vietnam Veterans 5K Huge Success!

Vietnam Veterans 5K Huge Success!

We are still riding the high of our successful Vietnam Veterans 5k! Please enjoy this video recapping the event. Proceeds from this event will help support Hero's Bridge programs. Thank you to Bishop Events for being our race organizer! Miss the 5K and still want to...

Father and Son Serve Together in Vietnam

Father and Son Serve Together in Vietnam

When a rocket from the People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN) struck Da Nang Air Base in the predawn hours of February 23, 1969, it hit a 450,000-gallon fuel tank near the base. Nineteen-year-old Rey Ovalle's first thought was of his father. He quickly drove 15 minutes...

A Note from Molly: December 2025 Newsletter

As the year winds down and the days grow shorter, I find myself thinking about the quiet moments of connection that define what Hero’s Bridge is really about, a phone call that brightens a veteran’s day, a warm meal delivered, a friendly knock at the door, or simply...

A Note from Molly: November 2025 Newsletter

As we approach Thanksgiving, I find myself reflecting deeply on our work at Hero’s Bridge and the many veterans, volunteers, donors and staff who make our mission possible. This year has presented both significant progress and meaningful challenges. From the countless...

A Note from Molly: October 2026 Newsletter

Every month I try to step back and reflect on what part of Hero’s Bridge is moving me most, and lately, it’s our Battle Buddy Program. This work is simple on the surface: a veteran visiting another veteran. But what happens in those visits is extraordinary. It’s in...

A Note from Molly: September 2026 Newsletter

As fall settles in, I find myself deeply grateful for the Hero’s Bridge family and the important work we do together for older veterans. A few years ago, we began tracking detailed statistics across our services so that you, our supporters, could see the tangible...

A Note from Molly: July 2025 Newsletter

This is much more than a ground stake. It represents the future and a promise fulfilled. If you were to visit the site of the Village, you would see these stakes throughout the four-acre property where the cottages will be built. Each stake is a corner of a cottage....

A Note from Molly: April Newsletter

A Note from Molly: April Newsletter

Last month, we proudly celebrated our Vietnam Veterans during the annual 5K Run/Walk—and what a celebration it was! The turnout this year was simply amazing. We were especially pleased with the event’s new location. Participants enjoyed the flat, out-and-back course,...

A Note from Molly: March 2025 Newsletter

A Note from Molly: March 2025 Newsletter

This year marks the 15th anniversary of my father's passing. He was a career Marine who served two tours in Vietnam. As we finalize the details for our 7th annual Vietnam Veterans 5K—now just a few days away on March 29—I find myself reflecting on what he would think...

A Note from Molly: February Newsletter

A Note from Molly: February Newsletter

Spring is in the air... finally. I have enjoyed this week's warmth and have thrown open the windows at home to welcome the fresh air. The recent Arctic winds made it uncharacteristically cold for prolonged periods of time, ice storms wreaked havoc on trees, and winds...

December Newsletter: A Note from Molly

December Newsletter: A Note from Molly

I couldn’t have imagined a more uplifting end to 2024. Watching Warrenton Town Hall erupt with applause, seeing people embrace, and witnessing tears of joy will forever be etched in my memory. While I know the real work is just beginning, the monumental milestone of...

November Newsletter: A Note from Molly

November Newsletter: A Note from Molly

This year has given us so much to be grateful for. Hero's Bridge mission advocates have supported our Village project for over a year—a project designed to provide senior veterans the opportunity to live their twilight years with dignity and grace, in a supportive...