Showing posts with label Homes For Our Troops (HFOT). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Homes For Our Troops (HFOT). Show all posts

Saturday, September 5, 2026

 Homes For Our Troops Labor Day Weekend

 Fundraising Benefit: 

September 6, 2026


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  

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 Veteran's Isle  



Saturday, July 4, 2026

    Homes For Our Troops 

 Fundraising Benefits For July 2026: 

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

Cat Fish Cove Home For The Celtic Cross Family          

Creators Park, Shopping & Fishing Camp On Strawberry Bank     

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 Voodoo Bayou Blues and Motown
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
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

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
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

Sunday, June 7, 2026

   Homes For Our Troops 

 Fundraising Benefit: 

June 9  from 5PM-8PM SLT

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

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



Thursday, May 14, 2026

Fundraising Items for Homes for Our Troops (HFOT)

Splintered Creations has designed three new items available in store now and lasts until May 31, 2026.  100% of the proceeds will go directly to Homes For Our Troops.  

The above item is 60L at Splintered Creations

The above item is 90L at Splintered Creations

The above item is 90L at Splintered Creations


You can find these at the front of the store with the HFOT sign above the items.  VIP Store discount does not apply as these are Charity items.
If you'd like to support HFOT without making a purchase, you can drop your donation off at the kiosk at the door of the Splintered Creations .
Every donation helps no matter how big or small.  Thank you for your help!






Saturday, May 2, 2026

  Homes For Our Troops 

 Fundraising Benefit: 

May 3rd  from 1PM-4PM SLT


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 May 3, 2026 from 1PM - 4 PM SLT at Veterans Isle.

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 



Monday, March 2, 2026

 Homes For Our Troops 

 Fundraising Benefit: 

March 8th  from 4PM-7PM SLT

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 Veterans Isle

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 Homes For Our Troops



Saturday, January 3, 2026

 Homes For Our Troops 

 Fundraising Benefit: 

January 4th  from 12PM-4PM SLT

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

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 Homes For Our Troops

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

 Homes For Our Troops 

Pearl Harbor Day Fundraising Benefit: 

December 7, 2025  from 10AM-2PM SLT

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 10AM-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 10AM-2PM on December 7:

DJ Zack 10 AM
Quartz 11 AM
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: Homes For Our Troops



Sunday, November 9, 2025

 Homes For Our Troops 

Veteran's Day Fundraising Benefit: 

November 11, 2025  from 2-10PM SLT



Calling on all of our friends to come out on Tuesday November 11th (Veteran's Day!), starting at 2pm at Voodoo Bayou Blues & Motown. We're going to try our very best to raise as much money for a very worthy cause, Homes For Our Troops! We'll be spinning the Blues or Motown for your listening and dancing pleasure. The money we raise will be donated to HFOT to help pay for homes for our disabled Veterans. 


2pm - 3pm SLT - DJ Marty

3pm - 4pm SLT - DJ Fae

4pm - 5pm SLT - LIVE PERFORMANCE SINGER MONICA OOOLALA

5PM - 6PM SLT - DJ Brindle

6pm - 7pm SLT - DJ Train

7pm - 8pm SLT - DJ Yume Yoshikawa

8pm - 9pm SLT - DJ Voltaire Bilasimo

9pm - 10pm SLT - DJ AJ Rover 

Voodoo Bayou Blues and Motown

⊱♬⊰  VOODOO BAYOU BLUES & MOTOWN

⊱♬⊰  VETERAN'S DAY

⊱♬⊰  TUESDAY NOVEMBER 11th STARTING AT 2PM SLT

⊱♬⊰  HFOT BENEFIT PERFORMANCES!!

To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit Homes For Our Troops


Saturday, November 1, 2025

 Homes For Our Troops Fundraising Benefit: 

November 2, 2025  from 12-3PM SLT

Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the November 2025 Homes for Our Troops benefit in Second Life.   The benefit will be held on November 2 from 12-3 PM SLT.

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 423 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 November 2:

DJ Zack 12 PM
Zak Calxton 1 PM
Ricky Hystack 2 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 Homes For Our Troops



Sunday, September 28, 2025

    Homes For Our Troops Fundraising Benefit: 

October 5, 2025  from 2-6PM SLT

Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the October 2025 Homes for Our Troops benefit in Second Life.   The benefit will be held on October 5 from 2-5 PM SLT.


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 420 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS.” 



This HFOT benefit concert will feature the following DJ’s and artists from 2PM- 6PM on October 5:


DJ Zack 2 PM

Chapman Zane 3 PM

Jakbnimbl Riddle 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 Homes For Our Troops



Saturday, September 6, 2025

     Homes For Our Troops Fundraising Benefit: 

September 7, 2025  from 5-8PM SLT


Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the September  2025 Homes for Our Troops benefit in Second Life.   The benefit will be held on September 7  from 5-8 PM SLT.


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 417 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 September 7.


DJ Zack 5 PM

Grace Loudon 6 PM

Hogan Baily 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 Homes For Our Troops

Sunday, August 3, 2025

     Homes For Our Troops Fundraising Benefit: 

August 3, 2025  from 5-8PM SLT

Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the August 2025 Homes for Our Troops benefit in Second Life.   The benefit will be held on August 3  from 5-8 PM SLT.

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 416 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 
August 3:

DJ Zack 5 PM
Wolfie Starfire 6 PM
AcousticEnergy Nitely 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 Homes For Our Troops

Thursday, July 3, 2025

    Homes For Our Troops Fundraising Benefit: 

July 8, 2025  from 4-8PM SLT


Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the July 2025 Homes for Our Troops benefit in Second Life.   The benefit will be held on July 8  from 4-8 PM SLT.


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 413 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS.” 


This HFOT benefit concert will feature the following DJ’s and artists from 4PM -8 PM on July 8:


DJ Zack 4 PM

Anj Gustafson 5 PM

Frets Nirvana 6 PM

Austin Moores 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 Homes For Our Troops

Saturday, June 7, 2025

   Homes For Our Troops Fundraising Benefit: 

June 8, 2025  from 12-3PM SLT


Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the June 2025 Homes for Our Troops benefit in Second Life.   The benefit will be held on June 8  from 12PM-3PM SLT. at the US Military Veteran's 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 410 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS.” 



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


DJ Zack12 PM

Chapman Zane 1 PM

Erin and Satin 2 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 Homes For Our Troops


Friday, May 16, 2025

 The Soldier's Cross-A Fundraising Item for Homes For Our Troops


This is a fundraising item for Homes For Our Troops and is available for purchase at 100L.  All proceeds will go directly to Homes For Our Troops.



This item was designed by Splintered Creations and you can find it at the main store by clicking Here.

The item is Copy/Mod and No Transfer.  This means you can set out as many as you want, change the texture or resize it but you cannot give it away as a gift. With Memorial Day being a little over a week away, this would be a perfect time to get this item and add to your home.

 If you know of anyone who would like to add this to their home or garden then spread the word of this item to help raise funds for Homes For Our Troops.  



Friday, May 2, 2025

  Homes For Our Troops Fundraising Benefit: 

May 4, 2025  from 12-4PM SLT


Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the May 2025 Homes for Our Troops benefit in Second Life.   The benefit will be held on May 4  from 12PM-4PM SLT.


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 406 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS.” 



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


DJ Zack12 PM

Seli Blackmore 1 PM

Frets Nirvana 2 PM

Marqs Desade 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 Homes For Our Troops

Friday, April 4, 2025

     Homes For Our Troops Fundraising Benefit: 

April 8, 2025  from 6-8PM SLT


Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the April  2025 Homes for Our Troops benefit in Second Life.   The benefit will be held on April 8  from 6PM-8PM SLT.


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 406 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS.” 



This HFOT benefit concert will feature the following DJ’s and artists from 6-8PM on April 8, 2025


DJ Zack 6 PM

Hogan Baily 7 PM


In conjunction with the April 8 benefit, there will be a Easter Hunt at Veteran's Isle during the month of April sponsored  by SinclaireWorthington and Splintered Creations.  Fun for all in support of Homes For Our Troops!



The benefit on April 8 is Sponsored by Frets Nirvana and the U.S. Military Veteran’s Group of Second Life.  To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit Homes For Our Troops USA.

Monday, March 17, 2025

 Fundraising Easter Egg Hunt 

for Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) Runs From April 1- April 20, 2025:

Sponsored by Splintered Creations
There are 20 Easter Eggs scattered around the park area of the USMVC sim.  No hints, just walk around finding eggs, click on them, pay 5L and the item is yours to take while the proceeds go to benefit Homes For Our Troops .  These items can be found by teleporting here
All items in this hunt were designed by Splintered Creations which is a Home and Garden decor store.  Below are pictures of the items in the hunt.  No group join is required and again the hunt items are 5L each benefitting Homes For Our Troops.  




















The goal of this hunt is for you to have fun, help a worthy cause and collect Spring/Easter Home and Garden decor while you do it.  
Enjoy! 






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