ARTSPEAK RADIO live with Joe Williams, Rich Lester, & Rachalle Gardner-Roe

Maria talks with Founder/artist Joe Williams with Endowment For Veterans Art Campaign-EVAC, musician Rich Lester, & artist Rachalle Gardner-Roe. Joe Williams ENDOWMENT FOR VETERANS ART CAMPAIGN (EVAC) THE MISSION OF EVAC’S SOCIAL VENTURE IS TO CREATE A NEW ORGANIZATION AND CULTURE THAT SUPPORTS AND ENCOURAGES VETERANS TO USE ART AS A TOOL FOR SELF-EXPRESSION, A MEANS TO COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, AND SUCCESSFULLY REASSIMILATE BACK INTO SOCIETY AND THEIR NEW LIVES AS DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS. Our purpose is to set up a network of physical and online resources that encourage and support our nation’s veterans to pursue their creative endeavors. By creating a new program and culture that is a positive self-constructive outlet, we can begin to break down the self-destructive habits veterans develop when returning to their families, communities and suffocating government based bureaucracy. EVAC-art.com and Iron Will Studios gives veterans the support, platform, and space needed to create and showcase their creative work and talents regardless of abilities and disabilities. This allows veterans to find an empowering, constructive, & motivational outlet with a beneficial, rewarding product. EVAC Philosophy- “Buy on Vet one” is the unique philosophy of this social venture. Any products and/or services purchased are…