Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing - Hampton Roads, VA Program

05/31/2026

05/29/2026

In the world of Project Healing Waters, “Tribe” isn’t just a catchphrase for us. It is the heartbeat of everything we do. When Veterans gather for a weekend on the river, time around a fly tying table, or while building rods, they share more than just fishing tips. They share stories of loss and victory, of sleepless nights and hard won mornings. This fellowship reminds each Veteran that they belong to something bigger than themselves, a community that understands, supports, and uplifts one another. That sense of belonging can break through isolation faster than any therapy session alone.

Every time you volunteer as a casting instructor, help pack gear for a new participant, or simply listen as a Veteran recounts their journey, you’re strengthening our Tribe. You’re saying, “I see you. We stand with you.” If you’ve felt the power of this community firsthand, invite a fellow Veteran to join us. If you’ve never been to a PHW event, consider volunteering or joining one of our local programs, because building connections off the battlefield can be the most transformative mission of all.

Please consider supporting our mission by donating through our website.

05/25/2026

Honoring all the members of our armed forces who gave what President Abraham Lincoln called "the last full measure of devotion," Memorial Day is one of the most important and solemn days on the National Mall. Across 250 years of American history, starting with those who fell while fighting alongside General George Washington in the Revolutionary War to recent conflicts, we will never forget our heroes. The military memorials on the National Mall are stunning tributes to hundreds of thousands of people who laid down their lives for freedom. Today we lay wreaths at these special places, but every day, walking past stone walls and metal statues, we recognize the loved and lost and offer the thanks of a grateful nation.

Photo by National Park Service.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause beside the water to remember those who never made it home.

For many veterans, the quiet of a stream offers healing — a place to reflect, breathe, and reconnect. But that freedom was paid for by men and women who gave everything in service to this nation.

This weekend, specifically on Monday, we honor the fallen. The brothers and sisters whose sacrifices continue to echo through generations. Their courage made moments like this possible — standing in moving water, under open skies, with the freedom to cast another line.

At Project Healing Waters – West Bradford, we carry their memory with us every time we step into the river.

Gone, but never forgotten.

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

05/23/2026

"When I first came here, I was unsure. Now I find myself teaching other veterans how to cast, how to tie, how to change their lives for the better. It’s humbling to go from needing help to being the one giving it. That’s the power of this program, it doesn’t just heal, it equips us to help others too. Which honestly may be the best part of it all."

Every story matters. At Project Healing Waters, we believe in building a cycle of healing , one cast at a time.

05/20/2026

05/20/2026