Our military service men and women have always been an important part of the Restless Heart family. On this Veteran’s Day, in honor of the ongoing sacrifice of our American troops, our proud veterans, the fallen, and their families and friends, we humbly present “Home.”
Our thanks to the active and former service members, families and professionals who submitted their photos for the video – we couldn’t have done it without you! Combat and field photos courtesy of the US Army; The US Navy, The US Air Force, The US Marine Corp and The US Department of Defense. Special thanks go out to the family of Matthew Brennan, Beth Nakamura and The Oregonian, Cade & Marcia Truitt of Inara Studios, Jenny GG Photography, and Lucky Dog Creative and Brett Noe Productions.
If you are moved by this tribute, please consider donating to one or more of the following causes to help support veterans, active service members and their families. Thank you.
- Paul, Dave, Larry, Greg and John
Nashville Rescue Mission http://nashvillerescuemission.org/
Nashville Rescue Mission seeks to help the hurting of Middle Tennessee by offering food, clothing and shelter to the homeless and recovery programs.
Association of Gospel Rescue Missions http://www.agrm.org
North America’s oldest and largest network of crisis shelters and rehabilitation centers offering radical hospitality in the name of Jesus.
Rebuilding Together: Veterans Housing http://www.rebuildingtogether.org/section/initiatives/veteran_housing
Millions of U.S. veterans are in desperate need of repairs and adaptations to their homes. Rebuilding Together fills the gaps in modifications and repair services for retired and active service men and women.
Veterans Moving Forward http://www.vetsfwd.org
Veterans Moving Forward is a non-profit foundation providing trained service dogs to veterans with physical and mental health challenges. VMF trains comfort, therapy or assistance dogs to meet veterans’ needs.
Disabled Veterans National Foundation http://www.dvnf.org
The Disabled Veterans National Foundation provides direct services to disabled veterans and their families where needed, paying particular attention to the needs of underserved groups of veterans, including women who served our country, homeless veterans, and those who suffer such invisible wounds as brain injuries and PTSD.
AmpleHarvest.org http://www.ampleharvest.org
Veterans should not have to struggle to feed themselves or their families. The AmpleHarvest.org Campaign is a national effort that enables 40+ million Americans who grow food in home gardens to easily donate their excess harvest to registered local food pantries spread across all 50 states.
Feed Our Vets http://www.feedourvets.org
The Mission of the Feed Our Vets non-profit food pantry organization is to provide good, nutritious food to U.S. Veterans whose circumstances have left them on the battlefield of hunger, and to have fully stocked veteran food pantries set up in accessible locations all across the country.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America http://iava.org/
IAVA is the country’s first and largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and has more than 200,000 Member Veterans and civilian supporters nationwide. We are dedicated to standing with the veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan from their first day home through the rest of their lives.
Matthew M. Brennan Foundation http://www.savingamericasheroes.org
The Matthew M. Brennan Foundation educates, raises awareness, and is an advocate to help advance and establish much needed solutions and resources that will proactively aid our veterans affected by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to combat in the Iraq and Afghanistan war.
Wounded Warrior Project http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
To raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs.
NASHVILLE — On Sunday, October 16, Restless Heart hosted a benefit for the Nashville Rescue Mission at the venerable Schermerhorn Symphony Center. From all sources the show was an unqualified success.
Robert Bogle, the Chief Development Officer for the Nashville Rescue Mission, said, “We raised nearly $70,000 to support the operations of our Mission. For a first-ever event we feel that is a great success.”
The show, which featured Keith Anderson, Melinda Doolittle, Master of Ceremonies, Demetria Kalodimos, Tracy Lawrence, Charlie McCoy, Gary Morris, Lee Roy Parnell, the Rescue Mission’s “Men of Praise” Choir, Restless Heart with the Nashville Symphony conducted by Jim Gray, Verlon Thompson and Jaci Velasquez, was designed to entertain and inform.
Alan Valentine, President & CEO of The Nashville Symphony Orchestra explained the Symphony’s participation in the event. According to Valentine, “When we built Schermerhorn Symphony Center, we did so with the intention of serving everyone in our community. Being a part of Music With a Mission provided us with a wonderful opportunity to help our homeless neighbors right here in downtown Nashville, and we are proud to support the efforts of the Nashville Rescue Mission. Aside from being a fantastic night of music, it was an inspiring example of what we can achieve when we work together to make a positive impact on our community.”
Given her perspective, Kalodimos said, “It was inspiring to watch the performers, especially the Mission’s “Men of Praise” choir thrilled to be playing the Schermerhorn stage. We all had the feeling that this is the start of something great.”
Dave Innis, keyboard player for Restless Heart echoed her sentiments. Dave added, “Everyone involved from Restless Heart & Friends, artists and audience were there for the right reason, to support the homeless and hungry men, women and children of Middle Tennessee. The spirit of cooperation and camaraderie was evident by the enthusiastic performances from the entire cast, symphony and singers!”
The feeling was mutual. Contemporary Christian star and media personality, Jaci Velasquez added, “What a great experience Music with a Mission was, to sing songs and benefit one of Nashville’s most remarkable charitable organizations! Having members of the Nashville Rescue Mission sing with us on stage was such an unbelievable honor, and I will certainly remember it forever. Thank you to all involved!”
Plans are in the works for a 2012 performance that aspires to top this year’s total. Once details have been finalized they will be released.
Restless Heart Announces Benefit for Nashville Rescue Mission on Sunday, October 16, 2011, at Schermerhorn Symphony Center…..
“Music with a Mission” will be hosted by Restless Heart and Friends, in concert with the Nashville Symphony
Show time is 7:00 PM.
For ticketing and additional event information: http://www.nashvillesymphony.org
(Nashville, TN)—Award-winning country music group Restless Heart is pleased to announce that they will host a special musical event to benefit the Nashville Rescue Mission on October 16, 2011, at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Restless Heart will be accompanied by the Nashville Symphony and has enlisted the talents of fellow musicians who share a passion for the Nashville Rescue Mission and their tireless work with the homeless men, women and children of Middle Tennessee. In addition to Restless Heart, the evening’s lineup will include Ricky Skaggs, Tracy Lawrence, Keith Anderson, Gary Morris, Melinda Doolittle, Lee Roy Parnell, Charlie McCoy and Jaci Velasquez. Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be WSMV TV’s Demetria Kalodimos.
“When Restless Heart was approached by the Rescue Mission to host this event, we were so humbled and excited to be a part of something bigger than ourselves,” said Dave Innis, Restless Heart member and Musical Coordinator for the event. “To be able to give back to this particular organization is an honor!”
A silent auction featuring items donated and exclusive to the night’s artists will be set up during the event. All proceeds from the evening’s event will benefit the Nashville Rescue Mission.
Show time is 7:00 PM.
For ticketing and additional event information: http://www.nashvillesymphony.org
Join us for Cookin’ Out Country, an all-inclusive lunch including cookout favorites, live entertainment, autograph signings, and your chance to win a gas grill, courtesy of Embers Grill & Fireplace Store! You won’t want to miss our guest cooks, Restless Heart, flipping a few burgers! They’ll also entertain the lunch crowd with a performance and autograph their CD.
Lunch
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Performance
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Autograph Signing
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Brought to you by: Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Two Twenty • Two Grill & Catering, Embers Grill & Fireplace Store, and 95.5 WSM-FM
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