Joe Walsh’s VetsAid Offers Out $650,000 in Grants for Ohio Veterans – Billboard

Veterans positioned in Ohio will likely be getting some assist quickly, they usually have Joe Walsh to thank. On Wednesday (Jan. 18), the singer-songwriter introduced that the proceeds from his sold-out November 2022 VetsAid profit live performance — named after his non-profit — could be going to assist those that served.

“Immediately I’m thrilled to announce $650,000 disbursed in grants to our Ohio charity companions after VetsAid 2022,” Walsh shared by way of Instagram, together with pictures breaking down the distribution of funds from the live performance’s earnings.

Based on a press launch, VetsAid divided the proceeds from the live performance occasion — which featured performances from Walsh and the James Gang, and particular appearances from Dave Grohl, 9 Inch Nails, The Black Keys, The Breeders and the OSU Marching Band — to institutions chosen by Walsh and the group’s board, with counsel from the Mixed Arms Institute.

Save a Warrior, QL+ Basis, Rent Heroes USA, Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Buckeye Chapter, Semper Fi & America’s Fund, Travis Manion Basis and the Nationwide Veterans Memorial & Museum every obtained $75,000. Mixed Arms obtained $58,000, whereas Canine Companions and VFW Publish 9857 obtained $15,000 and $12,000, respectively. Stockhands Horses for Therapeutic, Resurrecting Lives Basis, Again the Heroes Rumble, Job Power 20, Pegasus Farm and Rickenbacker Navy Households obtained $5,000 every.

VetsAid is scheduled to return this 12 months, and will likely be happening in San Diego.

“VetsAid is a touring circus that we goal to share with as many army communities throughout the nation as doable,” Walsh stated in a press launch. “So it’s with nice pleasure that I can announce VetsAid 2023 is coming to ‘America’s Best Metropolis’ this Nov. 12!”

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