May 24, 2025 I Philanthropy
The Acoustic Shoppe Announces Campaign to Support Guitars for Vets
The Acoustic Shoppe in Springfield, Missouri, has announced a new partnership with the nonprofit Guitars for Vets. Launched on Memorial Day, the campaign aims to donate at least 25 guitars to veterans by the end of June, aligning with PTSD Awareness Month.
To kick off the initiative, The Acoustic Shoppe will donate 10 Breedlove guitars on Memorial Day. The remainder of the fundraising goal will be achieved through a combination of direct customer contributions and a charity guitar auction running through the end of June.
“We’ve seen firsthand how music can change lives, and Guitars for Vets embodies that mission,” said Jeremy Chapman, president and CEO of The Acoustic Shoppe. “This campaign allows our customers, partners, and broader community to help veterans heal through music.”
Guitars for Vets (G4V) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing the healing power of music with veterans suffering from significant post-combat mental and emotional distress, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The Acoustic Shoppe has announced there are multiple ways to give, including through online donations where shoppers can add a donation during checkout or contribute directly at theacousticshoppe.com/products/guitars-for-vets. In-store contributions are also available for customers at the store’s Springfield showroom where they can round up purchases or donate at the register. A guitar auction will also be held which will include three USA-made Breedlove guitars available for bidding now through June 30 via Givebutter.
Breedlove Guitars has partnered on this effort, providing support and instruments for auction. D’Addario is also contributing accessories, including XS strings, a rechargeable headstock tuner, and a universal neck rest to accompany the donated guitars. All proceeds from the auction and direct donations will be used to purchase additional guitars for veterans at the end of June.
“This is just the beginning,” Chapman said. “We’re committed to growing this partnership and continuing to support the G4V mission for years to come.”
