hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 406: May Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson Mathews and guest Andrea Nordquest on hmTv
Podcast Description (Ep 406)
In this heartfelt episode of Many Voices One Community, host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews welcomes a truly inspiring guest and community leader, Andrea Nordquist, President and Founder of Blue Star Mothers NY 14.
Andrea shares the powerful mission behind Blue Star Mothers, an organization dedicated to supporting veterans, active-duty service members, military families, and those who have lost loved ones in service. From honoring the fallen and helping mothers through the anxiety of deployments, to launching meaningful local initiatives like the Widows Brunch and the Our Community Salutes program recognizing high school seniors entering the military, Andrea offers a moving look into how compassion becomes action.
This episode also highlights the emotional impact of their creative outreach projects, including the unforgettable Red Bow Initiative, which transforms remembrance wreath bows into holiday gifts for veterans, sparking moments of healing, gratitude, and human connection.
A powerful conversation filled with patriotism, empathy, and community service, this is a must-watch episode honoring the families who serve alongside our military heroes.