Comics That Care headline a show for Veterans in Los Angeles
This Thursday June 12th, Comics That Care and Pin-Ups for Vets will collaborate to create an evening of comedy and variety for veterans, in their time of need, at Volunteers of America’s VS 90 program. Five comics and seven pin-ups will take the stage to entertain, encourage and celebrate our veterans. Our heroes will be treated to a pizza dinner and some much needed comic relief. All the scheduled comics are veterans themselves. The line-up includes Justin Wood, P.J. Walsh, Thom Tran, Shawn Halpin and Mark Valley.
Pin-Ups for Vets was founded by Gina Elise (Granddaughter of WWII Army Veteran). The nonprofit organization creates WWII-style pin-up calendars that raise money to purchase state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment for VA and Military hospitals nationwide.
The Comics That Care motto is “Bringing laughter to those who brought us our freedom, in their time of need.”
WHEN: Thursday, June 12th at 7:00 pm
WHERE: 1765 S. La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90029
WHO: Veterans of Vietnam, Desert Shield/Storm, and Iraq/Afghanistan era.
ABOUT Comics That Care
Comics That Care was founded by Justin Wood (Comic/Veteran) in association with Volunteers of America, where Justin works as a Case Manager. Comics That Care has performed at numerous homeless veterans’ facilities through the Los Angeles area.
ABOUT Pin-Ups for Vets
Pin-Ups for Vets was founded by Gina Elise (Granddaughter of WWII Army Veteran). The nonprofit organization creates WWII-style pin-up calendars that raise money to purchase state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment for VA and Military hospitals nationwide.
ABOUT VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA LOS ANGELES (VOALA)
Volunteers of America Los Angeles is the local affiliate of a national nonprofit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. Established in 1896, Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA) serve more than 30,000 people who face a myriad of social problems including homelessness, poverty, lack of education, unemployment, and issues facing military veterans and their families. Learn more at www.voala.org.
Contact: Justin Wood
213.505.1262 mobile
310.204.0690 desk
jwood@voala.org
