Scott Burns “7 Days for the Troops” Purple Heart Homes* Fundraiser
The Kick off will be Sunday, October 17th from 2- 4 p.m.
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Scott Burns, a disabled Veteran who started “7 Days for the Troops,” will be escorted to the Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport by the Purple Heart Riders & Local Law Enforcement.
The City of Vicksburg Fire Department will lift Scott up to the top of the HONOR TOWER in its Bucket Truck as the National Anthem is sung by Alaina Fordice of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
The Zach Bridges & The Ninety to Nothin’ Band will perform a free concert under the HONOR TOWER. (Zach was on Blake Shelton’s Team on The Voice.) Bring a lawn chair, there will be Food Vendors on site. NO COOLERS ARE ALLOWED! Tickets are free, but must be obtained to attend the concert because space is limited.
Following the concert there will be a Prayer Service held by local Pastors to pray for our Country, Community, Unity, and for our Military.
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Scott will live on the tower until 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 23rd.
Donate to “7 Days For The Troops.” All proceeds from this event will go to Purple Heart Homes and provide housing solutions and opportunities for U.S. Veterans.
*Purple Heart Homes has two different programs that might be able to help Service-Connected Disabled Veterans looking for a housing solution. A Purple Heart is not required for either program.
– Veterans Aging in Place (VAIP): This program is designed for Service Connected Disabled Veterans who currently own their home and who need help with renovations or repairs to make that home safe and accessible.
– Veteran Home Opportunity Program (VHOP): This program is designed for Service Connected Disabled Veterans who are either ready for the responsibility of home ownership, are looking for a rental home, or are interested in a Tiny Home. This program matches a qualified Veteran with a home that will meet their needs. The VHOP Program is limited by the homes we have available. Keep in mind our home inventory is constantly changing.
If you are interested in either program, please complete the Veteran Application for Support. The application process includes a personal background check and credit checks. An internal committee will review all documentation to determine eligibility.