Grant supports 20 Veterans through the Chicagoland chapters of Guitars For Vets. Funding provides 10 weeks of individualized guitar lessons, new guitars and accessories at no cost, and all necessary instructional materials. The program helps Veterans coping with PTSD, depression, and isolation find healing, connection, and renewed purpose through music. Grounded in the evidence-based Post-Traumatic Growth model, it equips participants with a lifelong coping tool and a supportive community. Goal: measurable mental health improvements and lasting change for 20 local heroes