E54 | Healing Veterans Through Community with Bryan Bradford

E54 | Healing Veterans Through Community with Bryan Bradford

From Jess for 30 by Jess For 30

February 27, 2026 · 21 min

About this episode

Bryan Bradford discusses the support provided to veterans through community initiatives and the importance of awareness and funding.

In this episode at Brighton’s Smokin’ Rock and Blues Festival, Ron sits down with Bryan Bradford, who shares how Veterans Connected has provided over $800,000 in support to veterans who often fall through the cracks of traditional benefit systems. From organizing a suicide prevention march to leading community-driven efforts, Bryan highlights the urgent need for awareness, private funding, and volunteerism to bring hope and healing to those who served. 3:00 Bryan's Veteran Advocacy 9:08 Michigan Legends and Local Life 15:15 Hope, Faith, and Future Growth ************************************** The past is worth revisiting. Join Ron Jess as he sits down with people from his past to explore their origins, interests, and memories. Ron's casual interview style mixed with his guests' interesting history are sure to keep you entertained. This is #JessFor30. Sponsors Clark Lake Golf Course Website: https://clarklakegolfcourse.com Mama Mia's Pizza Website: https://mamamiasredford.com/ Dr. Tim Kosinski Website: https://smilecreator.net/

People in this episode

Host: Ron

Guest: Bryan Bradford

Topics covered

  • veteran advocacy
  • community support
  • mental health
  • fundraising
  • local culture

Keywords

  • veterans
  • community
  • support
  • suicide prevention
  • funding

Sponsors

Clark Lake Golf Course, Mama Mia's Pizza, Dr. Tim Kosinski

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Veterans Connected

Places: Brighton, Michigan

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