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Molly Brooks Responds to Planning Commission Denial
Dear Supporters, The rezoning process is undeniably complex, requiring the Planning Commission to balance numerous competing interests. We deeply appreciate their thoughtful consideration during both work sessions and public hearings. We made several changes to the...
Meet Eve Harrell, one of Hero’s Bridge’s Longest Serving Volunteers
Hero’s Bridge celebrates one of its longest-serving volunteers, Eve Harrell. Eve's journey with the organization began in 2018, shortly after moving to Northern Virginia when her husband, Mike, a Marine was assigned to Quantico. “I was a stay-at-home mom and wanted to...
Planning Commission denies Hero’s Bridge Village rezoning request
Church leaders ready ‘for the long haul’ By Tate Hewitt Staff Writer This story was updated at 3:21 p.m. on Oct. 16, 2024. The Hero’s Bridge plan to build a pocket community for military veterans has hit a bump in the road: The Warrenton Planning Commission voted 3-1...
The Immense Impact of the Hero’s Bridge Hero Helper Club
The impact of our Hero Helpers, those who make a recurring monthly donation to Hero's Bridge, is immense. Making your support recurring gives the Hero's Bridge team consistent and predictable support as we plan and implement our vital services. The "Party Van" brings...
Clarifying misconceptions surrounding the Hero’s Bridge Village
Read the full September newsletter. Thank you to everyone who attended our first public hearing last week. With this complex project, it is easy to concentrate on stormwater management, sidewalks, and architectural details; however, we must remain focused on the...
Twenty Two Supporters Speak out at the Village Public Hearing
Twenty-two people addressed the Town of Warrenton Planning Commission in favor of the Hero’s Bridge Village during the September 17, 2024 Public Hearing. Below are some of the comments they made. (Comments have been edited for brevity.) To watch the full Public...
Planning commissioners delay vote on Hero’s Bridge application
Two big changes have been made in plans for Hero’s Bridge Village, which was pitched last year as a “pocket community” of affordable housing for 44 military veterans, aged 65 and older. The changes: The development will be scaled down, and future residents will not...
Hero’s Bridge Named Warrenton Christmas Parade Beneficiary
Premiere Hospitality is proud to announce we will once again be producing the Warrenton Christmas Parade on Friday, December 6, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m. It is with great pleasure to share that Hero’s Bridge will remain the beneficiary again this season. This year’s...
Village Speakers Welcome
We are happy to share that our first of two public hearings is scheduled for September 17th at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall 21 Main St. Warrenton. We Need You!! This will finally be your chance to make your voice heard. Public opinion is one of the the most important...
10 Years Later: Why you fight
This was originally printed September 11, 2011 in Stars and Stripes. Reprinted with permission. The catalyst for action was 9/11 The MV Anastasis, a 12,000-ton hospital ship operated by a Christian relief group called Mercy Ships, was loading supplies in Germany on...
The fierce debate over Hero’s Bridge plans to build tiny homes for elderly vets
Listen to the 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 coordinate rides to...
Hero’s Bridge veterans’ call center celebrates first anniversary
Hero’s Bridge Battle Buddy Call Center is celebrating fielding over 400 calls from veterans since it opened on June 1 last year. The call center was established to address the needs of America’s aging veterans and has served veterans in 32 states, the District of...
December Newsletter: A Note from Molly
Happy Holidays from Hero's Bridge! I would like to wish all of our veterans and their families, our volunteers, our supporters, and our team members a wonderful holiday season! We have enjoyed spreading the Christmas spirit with care and attention to senior veterans...
November Newsletter: A Note from Molly
It’s hard to believe that we are back in the holiday season already. It seems like only yesterday that I was thinking about all that I have to be thankful for, and really, the list hasn’t changed very much over the past year; it has only been amplified. First and...
October Newsletter: A Note from Molly
This Halloween season, I find nothing scarier than navigating the anti-veteran rhetoric this political season regarding the Hero's Bridge Village. Of course, we want to hear from the community about things that may affect them, such as parking, traffic, lighting,...
September Newsletter: A Note from Molly
Much of our time lately has been consumed by discussions of the Hero's Bridge Village, and rightfully so as it will be a significant undertaking and of tremendous value to our veterans. But the Village should not eclipse the daily work we do to improve the quality of...
August Newsletter: A Note from Molly
August is Happiness Month and is dedicated to celebrating the things that make you happy. It should come as no surprise to anyone reading this that watching Hero's Bridge grow over the past seven years has made me very happy. But what makes me even happier is seeing...
July Newsletter: A Note from Molly
Effective June 1, Hero’s Bridge expanded its Battle Buddy services to include Northern Virginia and seven other counties throughout the Valley and Shenandoah regions. This effort was funded by a grant from the State of Virginia, Virginia Department of Veteran...
June Newsletter: A Note from Molly
"Mental health" is a phrase used often in the medical setting. We have groups dedicated to helping youth maintain good mental health, we see groups advocate for the mental health of recovering addicts. And there are scores of groups dedicated to the rehabilitation of...
May Newsletter: A Note from Molly
I hardly know where to begin this newsletter note. Our team has had a whirlwind few weeks. While we continue to serve our aging veterans, we released our 2022 Impact Report, traveled to Richmond for meetings regarding state funding, attended fundraisers on our behalf,...
March Newsletter: A Note from Molly
We begin the first quarter of this year overwhelmed by the generosity of our community and the willingness of others to step forward and donate their time to our mission. From winery and BINGO fundraisers to our sold-out 5K to honor our Vietnam Veterans, it's been a...
February Newsletter: A Note from Molly
Since its onset, Hero's Bridge has served the needs of aging veterans, identified as those who have served in our armed forces and are over the age of 65. Until this year, we have seen veterans primarily from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. However,...
January Newsletter: A Note from Molly
While the New Year has everyone looking forward, I would be remiss in not looking backward for just a moment. Let me explain... 2023 marks Hero's Bridge's seventh year serving veterans ages 65 and older. During that time, we have had tremendous growth. From the...
December Newsletter: A Note from Molly
It's been a busy month celebrating the holidays with our Veterans. My family chose to do a 'no gift' Christmas this year. As a mother, I had an ulterior motive. I didn't want the children to spend their hard-earned money on me during this difficult inflationary...