Charlie Daniels’ Nonprofit Celebrates 10 Years Helping U.S. Veterans
The late country music legend Charlie Daniels was not only known for his music but also for his strong patriotism and support of American veterans. He started his own nonprofit organization called The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project in 2014 to support and offer rehabilitation and reintegration back into regular life for U.S. military veterans and first responders.
While Daniels died in 2020, his nonprofit lives on and is now celebrating its 10th anniversary. To celebrate, its president David Corlew is looking back on how much the organization has helped veterans and looks forward to seeing what more they can do for America’s veterans and first responders.
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Corlew, who spent 47 years working for Daniels, shared, “I think he would be proud that we were able to continue the mission and have broadened it to where we have more time, more individuals who want to help,” adding, “It’s his influence and his love for the veteran community and first responder community, and just being a great patriot, that’s the reason we’re here. For no other reason but Charlie’s vision.”
Now, Corlew realizes that it isn’t just about helping veterans but helping their families thrive as well. He explained, “We have kids [of veterans] who have witnessed divorces. We even have kids who have witnessed a parent taking their own life … The suicide deal is tragic and is at an epidemic stage.”
After just 10 years, the nonprofit has raised around $4 million and has teamed up with several veteran-advocacy organizations around the country including Operation Song and War Horses for Veterans. Corlew concluded, “We would love people to donate to Journey Home Project, so that we can continue this mission without Charlie. But if you can’t give to Journey Home Project, spread the word … and the love. We’re from the ’60s and ’70s, so we want to spread love, too.”
For more information on this great cause, visit the website here.
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