General Agency Information |
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| Name: | Guitars for Vets |
| Alternate Name(s): |
G4V San Francisco Chapter |
Contact Information |
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| Email: | info@guitarsforvets.org |
| Website: | http://www.guitars4vets.org/ |
Details |
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| Description: | Thousands of our war Veterans are afflicted with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In fact, more soldiers have committed suicide since the Vietnam War than have died in actual battle. But many are finding hope in an unlikely place: behind the wood and strings of an acoustic guitar. The healing power of music helps soldiers cope. That's why we provide veterans with guitars and a forum to learn how to play. But we can't do it without your help. Please read on to learn more out about the program and how you can help those who served rediscover their joy through the power of music. The weekly guitar lessons provided by our volunteers are individualized and designed to help students learn at their own pace. Monthly group sessions are organized at each chapter to provide Veterans a communal atmosphere to talk and continue to play music with peers who have shared similar experiences. In G4V group sessions, the connection created between individuals who are both warriors AND guitar players serves as a catalyst for positive human interaction. Veterans who regularly attend group sessions build confidence to further pursue creative self-expression and engagement within their communities. Some G4V graduates and group session attendees even go on to perform at local fundraisers and teach guitar lessons in their local G4V chapter. |
| Languages other than English: | None |
| Accommodations for Disabled Persons: | Not Applicable |
| Public Transportation: | Not Applicable |
| Eligibility: | See Website |
| Fees: | None |
| Areas Served: | United States |
| Funding Source: | See Description Notes |
Officials/Contact Persons |
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| Contact Persons: |
David Pederson ca.sanfrancisco@guitarsforvets.org |
Subject Headings |
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| Subject Headings: |
Music therapy Private Nonprofits Veterans |
| This agency was last updated on May 31, 2019. | |