Who We Serve and Why it Matters
Real change demands unity. We bridge the gap between military, veterans, first responders, families, and leaders across industries, forging the connections needed to drive lasting impact.
Divided efforts lead to temporary solutions—but a united front creates real, systemic change. By bringing these communities together, we dismantle stigma, challenge outdated systems, and raise the standard for awareness, action, and support.
Military & Veterans
Those who have sacrificed for their country deserve stories that honor their service, not exploit it.
Families & Survivors
Mental Health and PTSD doesn’t just affect those who experience it firsthand—it impacts families, caregivers, and communities.
First Responders
Firefighters, law enforcement officers, and EMTs run toward danger every day. Yet, their mental health battles are often overlooked or misrepresented.
Media & Entertainment
We believe in the power of storytelling to heal or harm. That’s why we work directly with media professionals to rewrite the narrative and ensure military, first responders, and PTSD survivors are depicted with accuracy, dignity, and respect.
Industry & Community Leaders
From policymakers to corporate sponsors, leaders in government, business, and nonprofit sectors have the influence to drive real change. We collaborate with veteran groups, first responder organizations, corporations, and advocacy networks to push for better media representation, increased mental health resources, and lasting cultural change.
The Problem: A False Narrative with Real Consequences
For too long, PTSD and military mental health have been distorted by Hollywood, misrepresented by the media, and misunderstood by society. These false narratives fuel stigma, create barriers to employment, and discourage veterans and first responders from seeking life-saving support.
The gap between those who serve and the communities they protect is growing, making it harder to access real solutions.
We're bridging that gap.
80%
of Veterans
Believe the public doesn't understand the challenges they face.
67%
of American (adults)
Believe most veterans suffer from PTSD, and 74% believe most combat veterans do.
60%
of News Stories
with PTSD as the theme focused on danger, violence, or criminality.
65%
of Veterans
Believe employers fail to see their true value.
Our Framework - Bridging the Gap
Awareness
Changing the Narrative on PTSD
Educating the public and media on the realities of PTSD through storytelling, campaigns, and powerful partnerships.
Advocacy
Pushing for Real World Change
Working with Hollywood, corporate leaders, and policymakers to push for real mental health support for veterans & first responders.
Action
Raising the Standard for Responsible Storytelling
Holding industries, institutions, and media responsible for accurate PTSD representation, better policies, and stronger support systems.
Our Story
Real change happens when we work together—across industries, communities, and cultures—to ensure that PTSD is recognized, represented accurately, and supported effectively.
At Victory Bridge Foundation, we believe change happens when we work together. That's why we partner with Hollywood, media outlets, corporate leaders, and policymakers to ensure PTSD is portrayed truthfully, supported effectively, and treated with the urgency it deserves.
When we change the conversation, we change lives.
The Golden Victor Awards
The Golden Victor Awards recognize those who don’t just tell the story—they change it. From filmmakers and journalists shaping public perception to nonprofit and advocacy leaders fighting for real-world impact, we honor those rewriting the future for veterans, first responders, and PTSD survivors.
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How we talk about PTSD, how we portray it in media, and how we support those who live with it—these choices define whether we break stigma or reinforce it.
Katie Katz
Founder, Victory Bridge Foundation