Goal Exceeded to Support Milwaukee Veterans
Village
MILWAUKEE, July 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Veterans Community Project (VCP) announced today
the success of Generac's Power Up with Purpose promotion held
during Summerfest which benefited their organization. A total of
$81,578 was generated for
Veterans Community Project through the sale of front row passes for
the Generac Power Stage and additional donations, exceeding their
$75,000 goal.
These donations will cover the construction costs of building a
tiny home at the Village currently under development on
Milwaukee's northside at 6767 N.
60th Street. Construction is expected to begin in early 2025.
Generac's Power Up with Purpose program allowed fans the
opportunity to purchase front row pit access to Generac Power Stage
headliners during the festival, with 100% of the funds going to
Veterans Community Project for the Milwaukee Veterans
Village. This is the second year Generac and Summerfest has
offered this program.
"We can't thank Generac enough for selecting Veterans Community
Project to be the benefactor of the "Power Up with Purpose" program
this year," said Bryan Meyer, chief
executive officer of Veterans Community Project. "This was our
first Summerfest in Milwaukee. The
music, stage and location were second-to-none and the generosity of
the fans was inspiring."
"We are proud of this community partnership, and delighted we
exceeded the goal and successfully introduced VCP to the
Milwaukee community," said
Tami Garrison, senior director
social responsibility at Generac. "Generac is committed to
investing in our communities and strives to create innovative
partnerships and programs that make our state stronger."
VCP is currently in a capitol campaign to raise the funds
required to construct the Milwaukee
Village. Generac's Power Up with Purpose program has moved
them one step closer to putting shovels in the ground, however more
help is needed to raise more than a million dollars for the first
phase of construction.
This new specialized village in Milwaukee will feature 40 transitional tiny
homes and a Village Center with on-site, wraparound support
services designed to equip Veterans experiencing homelessness with
the tools needed to return to a stable, prosperous, independent
life.
Individuals or organizations interested in helping should visit
vcp.org.
Veterans Community Project (VCP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
corporation, was founded by a group of combat Veterans in Kansas
City, Missouri, with the mission to serve everyone who took the
oath for our country. By offering critical wraparound support and
innovative transitional housing to Veterans in need, VCP honors the
brave individuals who raised their hand to protect us. With an
expanding nationwide program, now including locations in Longmont,
CO, Sioux Falls, SD, and St. Louis, MO, VCP is dedicated to
restoring the dignity of our Veterans and providing them with the
support they deserve.
For more information about Veterans Community Project, please
visit vcp.org or contact press@vcp.org.
Generac Contact: Jonathan.Stern@generac.com
Josh Anderson, Punch PR
janderson@punch-pr.com
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