Guitars For Vets, Inc.
Non-profit OrganizationsWisconsin, United States11-50 Employees
Guitars For Vets, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, founded in 2007 by Patrick Nettesheim and Dan Van Buskirk to assist veterans through guitar learning. The group provides veterans with guitars and a structured forum to learn to play, linking musical education with self-expression and social interaction. Its work began with guitar lessons at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, illustrating a commitment to veterans connected to medical facilities. The organization operates within the nonprofit sector and aims to address mental health challenges tied to military service, including PTSD, by offering music as a coping mechanism. Its mission focuses on supporting veterans who served in conflicts, providing a pathway to regain joy and resilience through instrument learning and community involvement. Based in the Milwaukee metropolitan area, the group maintains a small staff and concentrates its efforts on local veterans.