Benefit ideas, suggestions to help a soldier in need

[Naga]

I recently welcomed home a good friend of mine... A soldier who left the US for Iraq with a family, many friends, and all good things to come back to, as many have, and wait for. His year serving was patiently waited, and when he left, many good things seemed to be there. What he came back to was a lot of change, and not in that good sense Obama was trying to make us believe in

And while I sent my warm welcomes, being glad that he's back, he came back to a lot of other things, many of which I can't even begin to describe. Troubles abound have been growing for him, and currently, I know amongst all else, he'll certainly need lawyers soon. I reason that the military can probably give him such great help, but I don't know what they can do. He was also displaced, and in some sense, he doesn't have a true home right now. With all he's losing, all he's lost and all he's struggling to recover, I'd been thinking there isn't much I can do for him

Tonight, I happened to think... Maybe not I, but perhaps I can get some help, some suggestions, and maybe do something for him afterall. So who can give me ideas to help someone who has served for us, and if nothing else, relieve some of the stress? Seriously. I'd wasted a month not realizing that maybe he can find more help from me, and I'm not at all happy with it, but I'm hoping something good can come from this post here and now. Anything, anyone, ideas?

[todd17063]

With spring here why not plan a benefit rock festival alot places will donate a place. Plus many bands here would be more than happy to help

[Naga]

That's kinda why I'm posting here. I know several people throw them, and I have NO clue what I'm doing, how to manage it, etc. Any ideas, volunteers, etc. etc. etc. would be HIGHLY appreciated!

[Banned]

That's kinda why I'm posting here. I know several people throw them, and I have NO clue what I'm doing, how to manage it, etc. Any ideas, volunteers, etc. etc. etc. would be HIGHLY appreciated!

Anytime after July you have us on board bro!!

[todd17063]

first off you gotta find a place that u can have it at like a fair grounds or community center see if the area can be donated and when its available and work your date around that.. second u gotta get ppl willing to help u with doing everything... better yet get ahold of an organiztion called soldiers and angels i bet they can help you

[onegunguitar]

You know NailDriver would gladly play!!!!

[rug]

You got SamarA if you need us. Homer's gap Civics is a good place for this kinda thing as well

[Naga]

Thanks guys! Rug, being that he and I are here in Altoona, I was actually trying to find places here. Suggestions, numbers? Hit my inbox with anything personal and I'll look into em

[Mysterytrain]

A few possible venues off the top of my head...

Brush Mountain Sportsmans Club

Sinking Valley Fairgrounds

Valley View Amphitheatre

The Casino

30 Something

[todd17063]

30 somethings holds benefits all the time

[Atomic Jim]

Atomic Blonde is always up for a festival. PM us if you can use us.

[Naga]

Alright, a fair few ideas and a fair few people who are willing to help. But moreover, being new to the whole "Do it yourself" idea,... What do I do?

[evolanji]

Hi my names Anji, you can email through here if you like , but I have done a few benefits and I am in the process of doing one for Japan right now , contact me and I can tell you how to get started.

[Naga]

Update: 30 Something booked for July 23rd for the show. Now I need bands. Anybody joining, please?

[todd17063]

wish we could but we are not available for that weekend