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Molly Brooks Joins Michael W. Hale on Wreaths Across America Radio
On the Wreaths Across America Radio Morning Show, Michael W. Hale chats with Molly Brooks, CEO and Co-Founder of Hero’s Bridge. Molly shares information on upcoming events, including the National Vietnam Veterans 5K Initiative. Molly is a registered nurse and...
West Coast Veteran Champions National Vietnam Veterans 5K Initiative
Brian Heyman didn’t turn 18 until 1974. “I wanted to enlist sooner, but my parents wouldn’t let me,” he recalled. By the time he joined the Air Force, the Vietnam War was winding down, and he was never deployed in-country. “Over the years, I’ve been surrounded by...
Hero’s Bridge Village FAQs
Our entire community was so elated when we achieved our rezoning in December of 2024. So many people have reached out with a new enthusiasm and lots of questions! We realized it was time to issue a new set of FAQ’s. This information is accurate as of March 2025 but...
Safety During the Arctic Blast
The mid-Atlantic region is currently enduring an Arctic blast brought on by a polar vortex, with temperatures hovering around 10 degrees before factoring in wind chills. These dangerously low temperatures pose serious risks, especially for those without stable...
Town Council approves Hero’s Bridge Village project
Decision comes despite Planning Commission’s recommendation to deny proposal By Tate Hewitt Staff Writer A plan to build affordable housing for 44 senior military veterans took a huge step forward last week when Warrenton Town Council approved a rezoning request for...
Town Council approves Hero’s Bridge Village project
Decision comes despite Planning Commission’s recommendation to deny proposal By Tate Hewitt Staff Writer, Fauquier Times A plan to build affordable housing for 44 senior military veterans took a huge step forward last week when Warrenton Town Council approved a...
On Tuesday We Were All Battle Buddies
I am thrilled to update those who haven't heard that the Warrenton Town Council has approved our rezoning request with a vote of 5-2. We are grateful to council members McGuire, Hartman, Hamby, Sutphin, and Mooney for carefully evaluating the complex facts and landing...
Warrenton Town Council approves rezoning for Hero’s Bridge Village project
The Warrenton Town Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to approve a zoning map amendment for a 44-unit affordable housing development for senior military veterans. The decision came after a three-hour public hearing where nearly 50 speakers addressed the proposal,...
Seagrave: a Veteran with a Vision
Ronald Roy Seagrave joined the Navy after high school at age 17. He served on a submarine, closely working with the Rear Admiral (Commodore) for his deployment. His years in the Navy molded him into the man he became. What the Navy taught him, he used every day and...
To help older veterans, a Virginia group gives each a ‘battle buddy’
Read this story on The Washington Post. The organization, which was started by the daughter of a career Marine, launched a Battle Buddy Call Center last year to serve veterans nationwide. By Wayne Gray Pinned to the wall of an office in Warrenton, Virginia, is a...
Hero’s Bridge Celebrates Veterans Days – Plural!
As Hero's Bridge continues to grow, we find that Veterans Day has become Veterans Month...and that is fine with us! We began our Veterans Month this year by displaying our Guardians of Freedom portraits at a local high school and coordinated a Pinning Ceremony for...
The Power of Change Grant Helps Feed Aging Veterans
The Rappahannock Electric Cooperative's Power of Change grants award funding to 501(c)3 organizations within the REC Service Territory. Hero's Bridge was pleased to receive this grant and welcomed a digital media specialist who filmed a brief video about our meal...
Save the Date for Village Fundraiser and more in this month’s newsletter
We are excited to share our 2024 Impact Report! As our recent growth trend continues, 2024 saw Hero’s Bridge reach more veterans across the nation, secure more donations and sponsorships, deliver more meals, drive more miles, and make more visits than ever before....
Paw Patrol Promotion and Donor Appreciation in the May Newsletter
Hero's Bridge has had an incredible month! During Give Local Piedmont, we enjoyed a 25% rise in donations, greatly uplifting our mission. We're deeply grateful to everyone who contributed and to the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation for championing this important...
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
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
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
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
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...
Hero’s Bridge hopeful as Village project moves to Warrenton Town Council
Hero's Bridge remains hopeful as the Village project moves forward to the Warrenton Town Council and urges Council members to closely examine the well-documented affordable housing crisis our town is facing and to recognize that the Village project represents a...
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...
Village updates, organization activities, and more in our August newsletter
Read the August newsletter. Hero's Bridge continues the arduous process of requesting that the land proposed for the Village project be rezoned. The process is lengthy, time-consuming, and costly. For months, we have met with lawyers, engineers, and town zoning staff...
#NoRedTape and more in the July Newsletter
Since record-keeping began, Hero's Bridge volunteers and staff have visited veterans 8,020 times! Look at the rest of our monthly and all-time numbers in this month's newsletter.
Hero’s Bridge June Highlights
Becoming a Hero Helper is simple and impactful. Just visit our website and select the Monthly Hero Helper Club option to set up your recurring donation. Every dollar you contribute directly supports the well-being and dignity of our older veterans. Pledging a...