AUSTIN — (June 12, 2026)
Patriot’s Hall, a Dripping Springs nonprofit, received a $150,000 grant from JE Dunn Construction on June 11, 2026.
Founded in 2019, the organization strives to empower veterans, active-duty, and their families through connection for continued service to each other and to the community. The group’s 10-acre campus is a dedicated space where veterans and their families can find connection, growth, and healing.
“Service to others is the foundation of everything we do at Patriots’ Hall,” said Sharon Reddehase, Executive Director at Patriots’ Hall. “JE Dunn shares that same commitment to people and community, and we’re honored to partner with them to expand mental health and wellness resources for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families right here in Central Texas.”
Patriots’ Hall will use the grant to triple their mental health support availability, build the organization’s first formal peer support infrastructure, and develop an outreach program to reach the highest-risk veterans — those transitioning out of active service.
The grant was given as part of JE Dunn’s annual Cornerstone Campaign, which builds on the company’s 100-year legacy of giving back by investing more than $1.5 million per year toward an employee-selected charitable cause through intentional donations across the communities we serve.
Employees nationwide nominated organizations within the cause area, which were then vetted by the Community Impact team and a national Cornerstone Committee through an invitation-only grant process.
“It’s our honor to carry forward our founder’s legacy of doing the right thing and serving others through this employee-driven philanthropic strategy,” said Nancy Phelps, JE Dunn Community Impact Director. “This year, our employees chose to invest in organizations that expand access to healthcare and mental well-being resources for veterans. We can’t think of a more meaningful way to thank those who protect where we live, work, and build than by helping ensure veterans and their families have the support they need to thrive at home.”
The grant was presented by representatives of JE Dunn’s Austin office, highlighting the company’s commitment to investing in the local communities where its employees live and work.
About JE Dunn Construction
JE Dunn Construction, founded in 1924, is a family- and employee-owned company and the sixth-largest domestic general building contractor in the United States, with 26 offices nationwide. For more than a century, we have been building authentic partnerships by putting people first and doing the right thing — for our clients, our partners, and the communities we serve. Our approach prioritizes communication, collaboration, and an integrated suite of services, including general contracting, construction management, EPC, and design-build — delivered with an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and certainty across a wide range of markets. We exist to enrich lives through inspired people and places.
About Patriots’ Hall
Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs is a veteran-led, community-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving veterans, active-duty military, and their families. Our 10-acre campus serves as a one-stop hub for connection, resources, and support, addressing the critical service gap faced by more than 70,000 veterans in the Central Texas region. Rooted in Transition Support, Social Connection, and Wellness—and grounded in the belief that service to others doesn’t end when service in uniform does—we host over 150 events and programs annually, from therapy and peer support groups to career assistance and skill-building workshops. In 2025, we served 930 veterans and military family members through 4,377 visits, supported by 85 volunteers and 1,742 hours of service. Our vision is to build a scalable, sustainable model of belonging for veterans and their families.
