First Responders' Bridge

10/16/2026

First Responders' Bridge had an awesome day connecting with first responders at the OTOA Active Shooter Symposium in Mentor, OH. A sincere thank you to our volunteers who took the time to raise awareness about the Bridge’s confidential and expense free retreats and to our good friends at OTOA for always making a space at the table for the Bridge. To learn more, visit www.firstrespondersbridge.org

10/14/2026

First Responders' Bridge’s annual Memorial Golf Outing fundraiser is in the books and it was a phenomenal day at Jefferson Country Club! A huge thank you to our event sponsor, Coughlin Cars, and all of our sponsors, volunteers, staff, and players for creating such a special event to honor our first responders. Who’s in for next year?!

10/10/2026

FREE FAMILY FUN. Rain or shine, the Greater Southeast Communities Block Watch is holding its First Responders’ Appreciation Day on Sunday, October 11 from noon-3. The event is raffling a replica Columbus Division of Police kids’ cruiser and matching uniform and proceeds support First Responders' Bridge. We hope to see you there!

10/02/2026

Bound Tree Medical is offering a free webinar on Monday featuring Jo Terry with The Chip Terry Fund for First Responders. Many First Responders' Bridge attendees know and love Jo from our retreats! This is an opportunity to learn about the physiological changes to the first responder brain and how the brain can heal. Share with your co-workers and click on the link to register.

First responders face challenges that most people will never experience. Over time, repeated exposure to trauma can impact emotional health, relationships, sleep, stress responses, and overall well-being.

Join us for a free webinar featuring Jo Terry, founder of the Chip Terry Fund for First Responders, as she explores how cumulative trauma affects the brain and discusses resources that support recovery, healing, and hope.

📅 October 5, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM EST

Register today: https://bit.ly/4yknpjI

09/28/2026

First Responders' Bridge hopes you will join us in welcoming Jake Ballard to our Board of Directors. Jake is a former Ohio State and NFL tight end, Super Bowl XLVI champion, entrepreneur, and Central Ohio real estate professional.
Jake is also the founder and CEO of Hey Dad, an app built to help parents preserve
their stories, wisdom, faith, and advice for their children. He is passionate about
supporting first responders and their families through Hey Dad’s ‘Hero Dads’ initiative.
Welcome to Team Bridge!

09/26/2026

A huge thank you to some wonderful First Responders' Bridge volunteers who spent their Saturday pursuing ‘Post Traumatic Purpose’ with Travis Howze. The event in Wapakoneta, OH inspired and motivated first responders to prioritize mental health resilience. Thank you for raising awareness about the Bridge’s confidential and expense free retreats.

09/16/2026

First Responders' Bridge is a grateful recipient of the ’s generous support! Thank you for investing in the mental health resilience of our nation’s first responders.

Through its 2026 grants program, the , the philanthropic arm of our company, awarded 165 grants to 146 organizations around the world. Together with these organizations, the Foundation is creating real-world impact by supporting the heroes who protect our communities today while empowering the innovators who will shape tomorrow.

Behind every grant is a life transformed, whether it’s a first responder receiving critical support after a difficult shift or a student discovering their passion for technology and engineering. With over 2.5 million contact hours delivered to more than one million participants worldwide, we are proud to invest in a safer, brighter future for all.

Learn more about how the Foundation is building safer and more innovative communities: https://bit.ly/3T5MU96

09/15/2026

Close your mouth, First Responders' Bridge! We are in awe of RKE Trucking Company’s slick new look. The owner of the Westerville company, Ed Deim, has supported the mission since day one and proudly serves as a board member. They’ll see us coming from a mile away and help raise awareness about the Bridge’s mission to help first responders struggling to cope with anxiety, depression, PTS, and suicidal thoughts.

09/13/2026

First Responders' Bridge is proud to support the Upper Arlington Firefighters and Columbus Division of Fire firefighters at the annual Memorial Stair Climb at UA High School honoring the lives lost on 9/11. Upon completing the climb, participants ring a ceremonial bell and say the name of a first responder who sacrificed their life trying to save others.