You’ll be donating part of the proceeds to On Target 4 Vets — why was that organization chosen specifically?
“I recently met Michael Paul, the founder of On Target 4 Vets, and quickly became a huge fan of what he is doing for veterans. On Target 4 Vets made a huge impact for many veterans in Colorado, and with a recent move to Nashville, we saw Local Fest as a great opportunity to get the ball rolling for them here.
“With their small infrastructure, On Target 4 Vets does not have a bunch of executives with six-figure salaries that many of the large 501c3s have. Therefore, their funds go directly into impacting the lives of veterans, while serving their mission to ‘provide funding to support and mentor disabled veterans through sports and recreational therapy.’ Working with a small charity that has a direct impact ties into the Local Fest theme as well.
“We have been at war now for over 10 years, so there are so many vets coming back with debilitating physical and emotional injuries. Unfortunately this has led to a suicide epidemic amongst returning veterans. No matter where you are politically, I think it's important that we all understand the true cost of war beyond dollars and cents. And it's really important that we help them overcome any obstacles that war has put into their life.”
Reference: http://theeastnashvillian.com/blog/ENblogs/local-fest-invites-you-into-east-nashvilles-riverwood-mansion
