Rock Our Vets is helping heroes in need
Kimberly Reyes is passionate about youth sports and has spent the last four years documenting the vibrant athletic culture in Garden City. She has a degree in Sports Journalism from Syracuse University and has previously worked with local youth leagues and non-profits.
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Rock Our Vets is out there every day, providing for veterans in need. The organization offers items such as laptops, wheelchairs, coats, shoes, food, and gift cards to those facing hardships, says Greg Massimi, who is the new guardian of Rock Our Vets, along with his wife, Robin. But more than material things, “We help them with business ideas, so they can make changes to move ahead in life,” says Massimi. Among the many programs is the ROV Gold Star Scholarship. To participate, there are no grades required, no essays to write, and no mandated community service work. There’s also the Phil McCormack Veteran Music Program for veterans interested in learning to play an instrument. Lessons are available with some of the best musicians in the business, and veterans can choose the instrument they would like to learn. Music plays a significant role in the nonprofit because Rock Our Vets was founded by Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer, Dave Mason, and his friend Ted Knapp. Mason p