Veterans Fundraiser Nets Over 85,000

 

On Sunday Sept 6,  there was a benefit concert high above Veterans Isle. Organized by Frets Nirvana, the event raised money for the Homes For Our Troops charity. The event was scheduled from 1PM to about 4PM SL time. Besides DJ Vincent, live musicians Erin & Satin and Austin Moores were scheduled to perform. 

 

A total of 85,257 Linden dollars was donated to the two house-shaped kiosks on stage 

 

Veterans Isle normally has a fundraiser for the charity about once a month, normally on the first weekend of the month. The next event, baring any last minute plans for a Veterans Day concert, will be in early October.    

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Press Release: Homes For Our Troops Labor Day Weekend Benefit

 

Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the 2026 September Labor Day Weekend benefit for Homes for Our Troops benefit in Second Life.   The benefit will be held on September 6, 2026 from 1PM-4PM SLT at Veteran’s Isle.  

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Veterans%20Isle/176/58/3501.

Frets Nirvana states:  “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or have suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. DURING THAT TIME HFOT HAS BUILT 444 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS.” 


This HFOT benefit concert celebrates Labor Day Weekend and will feature the following DJ’s and artists from 1PM-4 PM September 6, 2026:


DJ Vincent 1 PM
Erin and Satin 2 PM
Austin Moores 3 PM


Sponsored by Frets Nirvana and the U.S. Military Veteran’s Group of Second Life.  To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org

 

Special Veterans Fundraiser Concert Nets Over 180,000 Linden Dollars

 

 

On Monday July 13 last week, there was a special charity concert at Veterans Isle. While the location had another around the first weekend of the month as normal, this was a second one, which seldom occurs. 

 

Like others, the event was organized in part by Frets Nirvana. Unlike most, this event would be scheduled only for two hours, from 6 to 8 SL time. In the first hour, DJ Zack would play music. The second hour was a live performance, with Frets on stage along with Noma Falta with a "dual stream." 

 

The Independence Day eagle, available earlier for a donation for 2500 Lindens, was still there.  Most of the money was donated into two house-shaped kiosks on either side of the stage.

 

A total of 184,462 Linden dollars would be donated into the kiosks. It is unknown how much was raised through the eagles. 

 

Veterans Isle is the scene of a benefit for Homes For Our Troops every month, usually on the first weekend of the month.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

Announcement: Special Homes For Our Troops America's 250th Benefit At Veteran Isle

 

 

"We will have one more 250 celebration benefit ...this coming Monday with Noma and I doing a dual stream"

 

Monday July 13th

6 to 8 PM SL time

 

DJ Zack 6PM

Frets Nirvana and Noma Falta - Dual Stream 7PM

 

Sponsored by Frets Nirvana and the U.S. Military Veteran’s Group of Second Life.  To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org  

 

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Veterans%20Isle/177/73/3501

 

 

 

Independence Day Weekend Veterans Benefit Raises Over 150,000 Lindens

 

On Monday July 6, Veterans Isle was the scene of a fundraiser concert. Organized in part by Frets Nirvana, the event raised money for the Homes For Our Troops charity. The benefit ran from 5 to 8 PM SL time. 

 

Scheduled to perform were DJ Yume at 5 PM, and singers Marod Desade & Grace Loudon at 6 and 7 PM respectively. 

 

There was a Independence Day-themed gift for those who donated 2500 Linden dollars. .  Those who gave that much would get a bald eagle statue dressed in overalls in the pattern of the American flag. 

 

Donations were made into two house shaped kiosks on either side of the stage. A total of 153,753 was raised. 

 

Veterans Isle is the scene of a benefit for Homes For Our Troops every month, usually on the first weekend of the month.

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Press Release: HFOT "America's 250th" Benefit Concert July 6

 

Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life, in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the 2026 July 250 benefit for Homes for Our Troops benefit in Second Life.   The benefit will be held on July 6, 2026 from 5PM - 8 PM SLT at Veteran’s Isle.  

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Veterans%20Isle/176/58/3501.

Frets Nirvana states:  “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or have suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. DURING THAT TIME HFOT HAS BUILT 441 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS.” 


This HFOT benefit concert celebrates the United States 250th birthday and will feature the following DJ’s and artists from 5 PM- 8 PM July 6, 2026:


DJ Yume Yoshikawa 5 PM
Marqs Desade 6 PM
Grace Loudon 7 PM


Sponsored by Frets Nirvana and the U.S. Military Veteran’s Group of Second Life.  To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org 

 

Press Release: America's 250th Homes For Our Troops Concert at Voodoo Bayou Blues

 

 Hello to all Homes For Our Troops supporters.  I am writing you to inform you of several events that will happen in July in celebration of our country's 250th birthday that will be supporting HFOT.  

We hope you take note and attend these celebrations and support. Homes For Our Troops.

July 4 and all month at Creator's Park, Cat Fish Cove and Bear Skin Mall.  Thank you Starry Moonlight and Catrinia Beck 

Lots of simple low prim things for the 4th,   Visit the SIMs below and take a walk! 

Bear Skin Mall on Rockport

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rockport/22/32/22
Cat Fish Cove Home for the Celtic Cross Family

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cat%20Fish%20Cove/208/25/23
Creator's Park, Shops and Fishing on Strawberry Bank

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Strawberry%20Bank/212/25/22

July 5.  Voodoo Bayou Blues is sponsoring a full day of DJ's and performers to celebrate United States  250th.  All donations go to HFOT.  Thank Marty Jacobus, Bundy Xue and all the folks at Voodoo Bayou.  Go to the LM Below

Voodoo Bayou Blues and Motown

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tomorrowland%20Estate/117/27/27

Check out this lineup!

6-8am Gospel -DJ DeeDee
8-10am DJ Brin
11am DJ DeeDee
10am DJ Ashley
12am DJ Cel Magic
1pm Mavenn
2pm Frets 
3pm NeoMaximus
4pm Marina Sharpsire
5pm  PensacolaPete
6pm DJ DeeDee
7pm Cajun
8pm Dj CG
9-pm DJ Marty

 

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July 6  Veteran's Isle 250th HFOT celebration 5-8 PM

DJ Yume Yoshikawa and the Yummies 5 PM
Marqs Desade 6 PM
Grace Loudon 7 PM

US Military Veterans Center - Hangar Stage
https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Veterans%20Isle/227/67/3501

July 13 Veteran's Isle 250th HFOT celebration continues 6-8 PM

DJ Zack 6 PM
Noma Falta and Frets Nirvana Dual Stream 7 PM

US Military Veterans Center - Hangar Stage
https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Veterans%20Isle/227/67/3501


If there is anyone else sponsoring an event in July to celebrate the 250th and benefit HFOT ...let us know!   We hope to see all of you out there while we celebrate our heroes and this great event.

Frets Nirvana

Veterans Fundraiser Nets Over 140,000

 

On Tuesday July 9,  there was a benefit concert high above Veterans Isle. Organized by Frets Nirvana, the event raised money for the Homes For Our Troops charity. The event was scheduled from 5PM to about 8 SL time. Besides DJ Zack, live musicians Max Kleene and Amforte Clarity were scheduled to perform. 

 

A total of 141,235 Linden dollars was donated to the two house-shaped kiosks on stage 

 

Veterans Isle normally has a fundraiser for the charity about once a month, normally on the first weekend of the month, though it wasn't the case this time. The next event, baring any last minute plans for a Veterans Day concert, will be in early July.    

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Announcement: Homes For Our Troops June 2026 Benefit Concert

 

Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the 2026 June benefit for Homes for Our Troops benefit in Second Life.   The benefit will be held on June 9, 2026 from 5PM - 8 PM PM SLT at Veteran’s Isle.    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Veterans%20Isle/176/58/3501.

Frets Nirvana states:  “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or have suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. DURING THAT TIME HFOT HAS BUILT 437 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS.” 


This HFOT benefit concert will feature the following DJ’s and artists from 5 PM- 8 PM on June 9, 2026:


DJ Zack 5 PM
Max Kleene  6 PM
Amforte Clarity 7 PM 

Press Release: HFOT May 2026 Benefit

 

Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the 2026 May benefit  Homes for Our Troops benefit in Second Life.   The benefit will be held on MMay 3, 2026 from 1PM - 4 PM SLT at Veteran’s Isle.    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Veterans%20Isle/176/58/3501.

Frets Nirvana states:  “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or have suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. DURING THAT TIME HFOT HAS BUILT 433 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS.” 


This HFOT benefit concert will feature the following DJ’s and artists from 1 PM- 4 PM May 3, 2026:


DJ Sam Carter 1 PM
Anj Gustafson  2 PM
Jak Bnimbl 3 PM


Sponsored by Frets Nirvana and the U.S. Military Veteran’s Group of Second Life.  To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org

 

No HFOT Concert At Veterans Isle This Month

 

Frets Nirvana informed the Newser due to complications, there will sadly be no benefit concert for Homes For Our Troops this April. Things should be back on track for May, though. 

Over 170,000 Raised at Veterans Benefit Concert

 

 

On Sunday March 8, Veterans Isle hosted a concert to benefit the Homes For Our Troops charity. The fundraiser went from 4 to 7 PM SL time. Things started off with Texas Starchild, dressed in red, white, and blue, DJing some tunes. Among them were, "Unsung Heroes," "You Can't Spell Hero Without Her," and "If You Have a Right to Burn My Flag (Then I Have a Right to Kick Your *ss)."After him at 5PM was guitarist Chapmap Zane. As the event went on, people donated to two house-shaped kiosks on either side of the stafe.

 

By the time the event was over, a total of 171,000 had been raised. 

 

To learn more about Homes For Our Troops: https://www.hfotusa.org  

 

Press Release: Homes For Our Troops Benefit, March 8

 

Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the 2026 March benefit  Homes for Our Troops benefit in Second Life.   The benefit will be held on March 8, 2026 from 4PM - 7 PM SLT at Veteran’s Isle.    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Veterans%20Isle/176/58/3501.

Frets Nirvana states:  “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or have suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. DURING THAT TIME HFOT HAS BUILT 430 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS.” 


This HFOT benefit concert will feature the following DJ’s and artists from 4 PM- 7 PM March 8, 2026:


DJ Texas Starchild 4 PM
Chapman Zane  5 PM
Wolfie Starfire 6 PM


Sponsored by Frets Nirvana and the U.S. Military Veteran’s Group of Second Life.  To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org 

 

HFOT Veterans Concert Raises Over 170,000 Lindens

 

On Saturday February 7, Veterans Isle hosted it's monthly benefit concert. The event, organized in part by Frets Nirvana, was to raise money for Hopes For Our Troops. It went from 12 Noon to about 5PM SL time. 

 

DJ Kyle started things off at Noon. At 1PM, it was DJ Texas Starchild's turn on stage. At 2PM came the first live music performance with the popular Austin Moores. Last but not least, at 4PM  Grace Loudon took to the stage. As the performers did their music, people donated to two house-shaped kiosks on either side. 

 

Dropping in on Austin's set, Sandy Hauster called out, "You know why we're here today...we want to repay the sacrifices our Military Troops have made to ensure our safety and way of life.  Let's honor them with your gifts to Home For Our Troops.  They've given us so much.  Kiosks are at the front of the stage." 

 

Over the course of the event, Frets would ooccasionally ffer to add to the donation total once a certain mark had been reached, "Only 2250 to 30k .... when we hit 30k ...I will put in another 2500."

 

For the last some of his event, Austin would step off the stage and sing amongst the crowd. When he was done, Grace Loudon got onto the stage where Austin's stage set had been replaced with her piano, "Grace isn't accepting tips today, we're here supporting Homes For Our Troops, such a desperately needed cause.  Please, send those lovings to the donation boxes to either side of stage."

 

"HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or have suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. DURING THAT TIME HFOT HAS BUILT 429 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS."

By the end of the event, a total of 178,315 Lindens had been raised in both kiosks. 

To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org 

 

*Correction* The Newser was informed that DJ Kyle performed for two hours, Noon to 2 PM, and not one.  

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Press Release: HFOT February 2026 Benefit Concert, Feb 7 at 2PM

 

Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the 2026 February benefit  Homes for Our Troops benefit in Second Life.   The benefit will be held on February 7, 2026 from 12PM - 5 PM SLT at Veteran’s Isle.    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Veterans%20Isle/176/58/3501.

Frets Nirvana states:  “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or have suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. DURING THAT TIME HFOT HAS BUILT 429 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS.” 


This HFOT benefit concert will feature the following DJ’s and artists from 12PM-5 PM February 7, 2026:

DJ Kyle 12 PM
DJ Texas Starchild 1PM
Austin Moores 3 PM
Grace Loudon 4 PM


Sponsored by Frets Nirvana and the U.S. Military Veteran’s Group of Second Life.  To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org 

 

Homes For Our Troops Benefit Raises Over 100,000 Linden Dollars

 

On Sunday January 4,  a concert was held at Veternas Isle to raise money for Homes For Our Troops, a charity dedicated to improving and building homes for disabled veterans. The event organized by Frets Nirvana would raise a total of over 109,000 Linden dollars.  

 

The event would go from about Noon SL time to 4PM. Besides DJ Morph, there would be live performers, Marqs Desade, Agatha Martin, and Mavenn. 

 

Veterans Isle normally has a fundraiser for the charity about once a month, often on the first weekend of the month (though not always). The next event, baring any last minute change, will be in early February.  

 

To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org  

 

Bixyl Shuftan  

 

Press Release: Homes For Our Troops 2026 Kickoff Benefit

 

Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the 2026 kickoff benefit  for Homes for Our Troops benefit in Second Life.   The benefit will be held on January 4, 2026 from 12PM - 4 PM SLT at Veteran’s Isle.    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Veterans%20Isle/176/58/3501.

Frets Nirvana states:  “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or have suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. DURING THAT TIME HFOT HAS BUILT 428 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS.  This will now be the 12th year that we have been supporting HFOT in Second Life.” 


This HFOT benefit concert will feature the following DJ’s and artists from 12 PM- 4 PM on January 4, 2026:

DJ Morph 12 PM
Marqs Desade 1 PM
Agatha Knowles 2 PM
Mavenn 3 PM

Sponsored by Frets Nirvana and the U.S. Military Veteran’s Group of Second Life.  To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org 

 

74,000 Linden Dollars Raised at Veterans Benefit

 

On Sunday December 7, Pearl Harbor Day, the monthly benefit concert at Veterans Isle took place. Organized in part by Frets Nirvana, the event raised money for the Homes For Our Troops charity. 

 

The music was scheduled to start at 10AM with DJ Zack.  Then Quarts at 11 AM. At Noon SL time would come performer Paul Kindhartdman. I dropped in the middle of the 1 PM performance with Ed Lowell and Mr. Multiwriter (Mrmulti Writer). As the musicians played, people donated Lindens to two house-shaped kiosks on the left and right sides of the stage.

 

Frets Nirvana was there, encouraging the people to give a little more,  

"Folks ...We have been supporting HFOT in Second Life now for 11 years ...and through the support of folks like all of you we have sent donations on average of $15000 a year to HFOT. ... HFOT Veterans are gifted this home mortgage free!  They are responsible for upkeep and taxes.   - Sad Fact- Only 16 states in the country are tax exempt for severely injured Veterans.{this truly needs to change to all 50 states supporting our vets, dontcha think?}"

 

The event would raise a total of 74,000 Linden dollars (34,000 in one kiosk, 40,000 in the other). 

 

To learn more about Homes for Our Troops, check https://www.hfotusa.org .

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Press Release: December 7 HFOT Benefit

 

Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the December 2025 Homes for Our Troops benefit in Second Life.   The benefit will be held on December 7, Pearl Harbor day from 10-2 PM SLT Veteran's Isle Military center.

Frets Nirvana states:  “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or have suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. DURING THAT TIME HFOT HAS BUILT 425 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS.” 


This HFOT benefit concert will feature the following DJ’s and artists from 5 PM- 8 PM on October 5:

DJ Zack 10 PM
Quartz 11 PM
Paul Kindhartdman 12 PM
Ed Lowell, Mr. Multiwriter and Wizard Sideshow triple stream 1 PM

Sponsored by Frets Nirvana and the U.S. Military Veteran’s Group of Second Life.  To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org

 

Veterans Day Fundraiser Concert Nets Over 140,000 Lindens

 

 On Tuesday November 11, Veterans Day, there was a benefit concert at the Voodoo Bayou Blues & Motown club. The event was to raise money for Homes For Our Troops and lasted from 2 to 12 PM SL time. 

 

 The fundraiser was organized in part by Frets Nirvana, who helped start things off, "Okies ...let's get this right kiosk going !!  I am going to kick it off... HFOTS Mission is to build and donate specially adapted custom homes for severely injured Veterans post-9/11 enabling them to rebuild their lives." DJ Marty, who was the first musician, added, "Since inception as of 1/4/25 HFOT has built 423 homes and donated them and currently have approx. 65 projects in the pipeline." DJ Fae, who was next, remarked, "And hey you guys toss a few more linden in the pot and maybe we can squeeze a few more projects into the pipeline."

Frets would occasionally match donation to keep them rolling along. Fae would also speak more, "Did you guys know that HFOT builds these homes in any state in the country where the Veterans choose to rebuild their lives.  They have currently built in 46 states.  Veterans will typically choose to settle near family and friends, close to medical services and warmer climates.  Prosthetics can easily freeze and the cold weather itself can reap havoc on them. ... So not only is HFOT building houses for our vets, they're also assigning Support Specialists for our vets too!  Just to make sure they're doing okay with the transition back to Civi life and getting all of the help that they need and supplemental services they need! How freaking awesome is that?"

 

By the end of the event, a total of 142,850 Linden dollars had been raised. 

 

Veterans Isle will be the location of the next major HFOT fundraiser, in early December.  

 

To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org

 

Bixyl Shuftan