The Veterans Project promotes and supports organizations that help military veterans – primarily those who fought in Iraq and/or Afghanistan – reintegrate into society when they come home.
In 2009 the Project will release American Tunes, a CD featuring various major recording artists including Bruce Springsteen. The proceeds will benefit organizations serving veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress.
(l-r) Jeff Norman, Bruce Springsteen and Kim Groves
Our mission is to help remove the stigma associated with post-traumatic stress, and raise operating funds for organizations that provide veterans with psychological care and job training in the aftermath of war.
A multidimensional public awareness campaign will coincide with the release of American Tunes including a series of nationwide concerts, public forums, videos and media outreach. The Veterans Project website will function as the nerve center, with a blog called Powderfinger that focuses on veterans who are struggling with post-traumatic stress and highlights our efforts to enlist the entire nation in helping them cope.
For progress reports and stories from the homefront, please visit Powderfinger regularly.
